Pharrell Williams Donates 50,000 Books to Disadvantaged Kids
*Pharrell Williams is backing a new literacy campaign aimed toward children in need. The singer has teamed with …
Black Students Rally in Defense of White Teacher Who Used N-Word in Class
*Black and white students alike are rushing to the defense of their history teacher, Lynne Pierce, who has come under …
How Leonardo Hudson’s Language App (Seln) is Disrupting a $120 Billion Industry
*With over 100,000 customers worldwide, Seln is starting to complete its mission of connecting the world through …
Clark Atlanta Gets Credit Review: Outlook Stable Despite Poorer Rating
*Atlanta —Clark Atlanta University (CAU) received notice of its credit rating review by Moody’s Investor Service …
FLOTUS and Beyoncé Impress Huge Crowd at Global Citizen Festival
*It was night full of memorable moments as First lady Michelle Obama and Beyoncé were among the celebrities, world …
AfricanAncestry.com Launches ‘The Ultimate Selfie’ Student Program
*Washington, DC – We all know that Selfies can be manufactured, self-impressions of how we want the world to see us. …
Fordham, Marquette Universities Rescind Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degrees
*Bill Cosby has had two more honorary degrees snatched back due to his multiple accusations of sexual assault. In …
Dreadlocks Wearing ‘White’ Daughter is Being ‘Racially Profiled’ Says Mom
*Problems seem to have arisen for a Utah girl on a spiritual journey. Caycee Cunningham studied abroad in Guatamala and …
Odyssey Media Launches ‘In The Black’ Tour for Women Entrepreneurs + Professionals Transitioning
*New York, New York — Odyssey Media announced today the launch of their fall 2015 Tour “In the Black”, a …
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Appointed Director of Physical Fitness & Lifestyle Coach at ECP
*Ft Lauderdale, FL— Olympic legend and philanthropic leader Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been named the Director of …
Hair-Pulling Turns HS Drill Team Dance-Off into All Out Brawl
*Remember when dance-offs were just friendly competitions where dancers battled to be the best person or team with the …
Inappropriate Notes & Selfies Passed to Second Grader By Teacher (Fire Him or Nah?)
*Hmm…should we be concerned? As far as Cary Reed is concerned, that is a rhetorical question. This dad grew very …
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to Serve for 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March
*Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) — In a move symbolic of its commitment of service to humanity, Phi Beta Sigma …
Michelle Obama Headed to ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
*First lady Michelle Obama is set to pay a visit to “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” FLOTUS will sit …
Race Based College Admissions Should Not Be Used Says Amicus Brief to Scotus
*Project 21, a leader in the promotion of black conservative public policy opinion and activism, has joined a new legal …
