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Walmart donates $1.75M towards black achievement
Walmart wants to boost black achievement. That’s why the corporation has donated $1.75 million in grants from its foundation to three black nonprofit organizations: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Urban League (NUL) and United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Another black president? Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick responds to rumors of 2016 White House bid
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addressed a rumor Sunday. During an interview, the second-term Democrat stated that he may be able to see himself as a national candidate for the 2016 elections. It doesn’t mean that he will run for president, but is open to the possibility of holding some type of position on Capitol Hill.
Black women lead all groups in college enrollment
In the latest episode of Black & Married With Kids, Filmmaker Janks Morton shares an interesting astonishment. Despite stereotypes about African American women, they are beating out all other groups when it comes to college enrollment.
Georgia health program targets HIV treatment, prevention in black women
A Georgia heath program is helping black women get treatment for mental illness and substance abuse. By doing so, SHE PREVAILS is seeking to cut down on the number of HIV cases in African American women.
Missouri student receives Fulbright Assistantship in South America
A University of Missouri-St. Louis student has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. Loren Moseley, a secondary education graduate student will spend eight months working at the Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Report: black students are the most underrepresented among Advanced Placement test takers
In the last ten years, the number of high school students taking advanced placement (AP) tests has increased dramatically. But according to the College Board’s latest report, one group still lags behind.
Documentary explores homophobia in black community
A new documentary is exploring a very rampant but taboo topic in the black community. The New Black, directed by Yoruba Richen, tells the story of how the African-American community deals with gay rights in light of the same-sex marriage movement.
Real Black History: Was This The First Holocaust?
There’s always something new to learn about Black history. Some pieces of history that have been swept under rugs with humps big enough to block hallways and some pieces that have been disregarded or demonized by those that are able to edit the pages of our time. Each and every time I learn something new […]
Report: African Americans living with HIV less likely to stay in care
According to new data released last week, African Americans living with HIV are less likely to receive continuous care. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that blacks account for nearly half off all new infections, despite representing just 14% of the U.S. population.
The affects of HIV/AIDS on the black community
In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we’ve compiled a list of facts regarding the illness and its impact on the black community.
Meet John W. Thompson: Microsoft’s first black chairman
Multi-billion dollar computer software firm Microsoft has appointed its first African-American chairman in the history of the brand. John W. Thompson will replace the legendary Bill Gates as chairman. Thompson, a seasoned executive and former CEO of Symantec, will become just the second chairman in the company’s history.
Chicago event seeks to ‘reclaim Afrikan heritage in America’
A Chicago-based organization is seeking the “reclaim Afrikan Heritage in America” with their upcoming event. The BRIJ (Bridging Relationships in Justice) Fund, along with The Inner City Studies Majors Club & The Black Mall, will hold their first bi-monthly mixer series on Saturday Feb. 22 from 10-4pm.