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10 Prominent African-Americans You Didn’t Know Have Roots in the Gullah Geechee Corridor

May 3, 2016Uncategorized

Famous Descendants of the Gullah Geechee Culture

CNN Guest Fearlessly States the Real Reason Some Black Folks are Up in Arms About Larry Wilmore’s N-Word Joke

May 3, 2016May 3, 2016Politics

Last night, CNN‘s Don Lemon discussed the controversy surrounding comedian Larry Wilmore’s use of the n-word at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with activist and writer April Reign and SiriusXM host Joe Madison.

Jury Selection Begins in Rep. Chaka Fattah’s Corruption Case

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016Politics

Jury Selection Begins in Rep. Chaka Fattah’s Corruption Case

Following the Footsteps of African-American Worker Cooperatives

May 2, 2016Economics, Entrepreneurships

“We liked the ability to improve neighborhoods by actively having employees build co-ops in a neighborhood that’s challenged, where people could actually walk to and from work, building wealth and keeping the money in the neighborhood.”

Teachers Stage Sick-Out Causing Nearly 100 Detroit Public Schools to Close

May 2, 2016Detroit, Education

More than 90 Detroit Public Schools are closed Monday due to “sickouts” led by the local teachers’ union.

Misty Copeland Unveils First Barbie Doll: ‘It’s an Honor to Inspire Next Generation’

May 2, 2016Art, Culture

Ballerina Misty Copeland talks about her big break with legendary musician Prince and her new Barbie doll on Monday’s episode of Good Morning America.

Richmond was, and remains, A Place for African-American Entrepreneurs

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016Economics, Entrepreneurships

Starting a business never has been easy for anyone, but historically, African-American entrepreneurs have had a particularly difficult time.

Historic African-American Schoolhouse

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016Education, History

A one-room schoolhouse built in 1898 to educate the children of freed slaves opened as a museum in Jacksonville on Saturday. Its new home is Walter Jones Historical Park in Mandarin.

Ballet School Increases Dance Opportunities for D.C. Youth

May 2, 2016Art, Washington | Baltimore

The Washington Ballet intends to increase the number of free dance classes it offers to D.C. public schools east of the Anacostia River. – See more at: http://www.afro.com/ballet-school-increases-dance-opportunities-for-d-c-youth/#sthash.BVUjELNA.dpuf

Kamala Harris

May 1, 2016May 2, 2016Politics, Uncategorized

The focus is now shifting to another mega-Senate race in California, where Kamala Harris is the front-runner to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) in a contest that could pit two Democratic women of color against each other.