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[…] that averages 27 combined for city/hwy, the Dodge Dart Limited is destined to find a home amongst drivers. It’s a nice looking ride that’s a good value for the investment. Grade: B- Gil Robertson IV is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author and president of the African-American Film Critics Association. Visit www.robertsontreatment.com Copyright 2015 Benjamin Crump

[…] “You’re literally the greatest on and off the court. Thank you for inspiring all of us to pursue our dreams. I love you little sis!!!!!!” Former US President Barack Obama said: “Congratulations, Serena, for your heart, skill, intelligence, dedication, and grace. Few athletes have inspired more people both in and beyond their sport!” A […]

[…] Showtime at the Apollo, and performed at The Vatican for The Pope. In January 2009, Thelma was asked to headline on of the main inauguration parties for President Barack Obama in Washington, DC. Thelma was honored to perform on the #1 rated television show in the USA, Fox’s American Idol, shortly after and opened […]

[…] one we learned was “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” I never thought that that would lead to the career that we’ve had–singing for Dr. Martin Luther King, Presidents Kennedy, Carter, Clinton and Obama, winning Grammy® Awards, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…and so much more. I still get surprised when […]

[…] Time (No. 1). While paying tribute to Carole King at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors, Franklin brought the house down – and tears to the eyes of President Obama – with her famous rendition of the King-penned “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Watch below:   Aretha Franklin performs onstage at the Elton […]

[…] maintaining and running a successful organization. Of course, there were many great and significant achievements made by African Americans across multiple platforms and industries, including politics with President Barack Obama and the First Family in the White House for eight years. We celebrated Oprah Winfrey when she secured her OWN  network, which has garnered […]

[…] Obama Administration and the National Venture Capital Association, to create a more inclusive environment for minority-owned business enterprises to identify and obtain capital funding,” said Joset Wright-Lacy, president of NMSDC. “We offer programs designed to provide tools and skills to educate minority business owners in the means and best practices of raising capital. The […]

[…] 1967. Poitier was the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor for his starring role in “Lilies of the Field” in 1963. In 2009, President Barack Obama presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Poitier for his tireless civil rights activism. Sidney Poitier: Cause of Death Revealed for Hollywood Icon Sidney […]

[…] is hosting the ceremony. Ifill’s PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder were among the speakers. Holder read a tribute from former President Barack Obama during his remarks. Watch live on the U.S. Postal Service’s Twitter account below: The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, […]

[…] the recording, Pierson appears to acknowledge that Trump has used the N-word as the three aides discuss the possible existence of the “Apprentice” tape in which the president uses the slur. Pierson says during that call that Trump said it and that “he is embarrassed.” Henry accused Pierson of contradicting what she told him […]

[…] that way about me. But I respect everyone, from the homeless brother and sister on the street to the executive that sits in the highest office named President Barack Obama. I respect everyone – but we over-respect no one.” After her big night at the Academy Awards, Mo’Nique actually had received offers to star […]

[…] Blackening. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson Our conversation turned to a more substantive theme in the movie, described by Orji as a look at “who holds Blackness.” “ President Obama was in office, it was ‘Is he Black enough?’ It was like, well, what does that even mean?” Orji said. “I’m Nigerian American. Is my black […]

Joe Rogan says he believes Michelle Obama could beat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race – The Joe Rogan Podcast, Dec. 29, 2021 *Joe Rogan returned to the stand-up stage Tuesday night and made time to mock some of his latest controversies.  Rogan headlined an intimate show in Austin, Texas, and addressed the […]

[…] Arts Award, a Black Music Award, and a San Diego Prestige Award. Her recordings reached Billboard’s Top Five Chart and her skills resulted in her performing for President Barack and Michelle Obama, for Ne-yo at the BET Awards, as the principal harpist for the Los Angeles Southeast Symphony Orchestra, at various Jazz festivals such […]

[…] blacks were suited to slavery, in addition to what the Post labeled as “contemporary insinuations that undermine the abilities of black leaders, whether they be Kilpatrick or President Barack Obama.” “Kwame was an abomination, but even his enhanced” because he was black, Hamlin told HuffPost while highlighting larger racial dynamics that were reflected locally […]