Al Calloway Says: Obama’s presidency does not mean black liberation
Unfortunately, so many people of African descent have been conditioned to a deep and abiding belief that a Moses is coming to deliver them from …
How normal will life be for Obama’s famous tweens?
NEW YORK (AP) — They're only 10 and 7, and already designers are angling to dress them. They've been on the cover of People and …
Historic attractions prepare for inaugural in D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents are “in” again, and that means Washington is a hot spot. With Barack Obama moving into the White House on Jan. …
South Floridians prepare to attend Obama’s inauguration
In spite of the winter weather, sold-out hotels, over-booked transportation and the predicted massive crowd of up to four million, many South Floridians are planning …
Community leader invited to Ireland
MIAMI – What started out as a short-notice request from Miami’s police chief to meet with some of his department’s counterparts from Ireland has morphed …
Study: Murders among black youth on rise
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The number of young black men and teenagers who either killed or were killed in shootings has risen at an alarming rate …
Report: Chicago most segregated big city
CHICAGO (AP) _ A published report says Chicago is the country's most segregated big city.
Kwanzaa festivities run through Thursday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) _ People who are celebrating Kwanzaa say this year's observance carries special meaning because of the election of the country's first …
Movie Review: Seven Pounds
A few weeks ago, I interviewed Will Smith and Rosario Dawson for their upcoming movie Seven Pounds. I thought for sure I would be star …
Universal Mind Control (Common) and 808s and Heartbreak (Kanye West)
Kanye West and Common, both hugely respected rappers with long track records, dropped similar fourth and eighth albums, respectively. The melodic odes to women in …