Michael Jackson Tribute Extravaganza Coming to NJPAC
Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, sent shockwaves throughout the world. “The Man in the Mirror” was “Gone too Soon.” We were grieved and “Sad” and knew…
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PARDON HIS FRESH
Pardison Fontaine Sat. Feb.14th, 2015 Club Purlieu Queens, N.Y. The FRESHMAN TAKEOVER, hosted by DJ SUSSONE, showcased some of the hottest new artists currently making their ways to…
The Real Reason Blacks “Can’t Breathe” — We Finance Our Own Oppression
El-Ouli Mustafa Sayed died in combat during liberation war -- he founded Polisario when he was 23 Observations From The Streets Of America To The Sahara Desert By…
On The Budget, U.S. Presidents Call The Shots
President Obama It may not be obvious from the news coverage, but a good bit of Congress’s 2015 agenda just landed on Capitol Hill with a thud. I…
Ollie McClean: Founder Of Sankofa, A School Embracing Culture In Education
Ollie McClean -- educator, activist, historian. Photo by Nate Adams Thirty years ago, Ollie McClean established Henson Preparatory School, which was renamed Sankofa International Academy, in 2004. This…
Panel Discussion: Integrating Haitian Immigrants
Ricot Dupuy, Director, Radio Soleil The Black Institute Partners with NYC Haitian Community To Plan Improving Immigrant Integration Forum: Thursday, February 19, 6-8:30PM John Jay College of Criminal…
No Shame In People Talking About Mental Ilness — NYC First Lady Says
Chirlane McCray First Lady's presentation at Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Black History Month event. There is so much important work happening at the Department of Health…
Online System Shows NYC Still Shuns Minority And Women-Owned Businesses
NYC Comptroller Stringer -- transparency shows New York's abysmal MWBE spending record Comptroller Scott M. Stringer has announced a new transparency initiative that will provide the public with…
NEW AFRICAN POETRY FINDS ITS VOICE ON THE WEB
Feb. 16 (GIN) – From the pages of private notebooks to the dog-eared copies of rare published editions, the works of modern African poets are emerging with great…
SUPERSTAR KIDJO PICKS UP 2ND GRAMMY FOR ‘EVE’ – A ‘WOMEN’S’ ALBUM
NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2015 (IPS) - African singer, showstopper and activist Angélique Kidjo, won her second Grammy Award for the Best World Music Album which she dedicated…