Obama for America today released “The Power of Our Voice,” a new web video featuring hip hop artist, entrepreneur and longtime supporter of President Obama, Jay-Z.  In the video, Jay-Z talks about the importance of voting and using the power of one’s voice – and one’s vote – to keep moving our country Forward.  The self-made artist embodies the President’s belief in the promise of America —that no matter ...

The National Newspaper Publishers Association, the nations largest group of black newspaper publishers, met in Atlanta this summer for their annual convention. This opportunity gave some of the nations most influential African Americans the chance to chat and exchange ideas. The Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta hosted the convention, which was full of seminars, workshops, and speakers on a host of topics. ...

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ByD.L. Chandler     The men and women who serve on the front lines as firefighters, rescuing citizens in harm’s way, should be saluted daily for their bravery. In one of the most-dangerous and selfless occupations in the world, firefighters risk their lives for the safety of others at a moment’s notice. Even though history has not been kind to the memory of African-American firemen, their contribution to fi ...

By Associated Press     Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee has announced his retirement from the Detroit Police Department following allegations of a sex scandal with an officer -- his third extramarital liason brought to light since taking over the department and his second alleged affair with a subordinate employee. Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, who had suspended Godbee for 30 days after DPD officer Angelica Ro ...

It's very important that women have a voice in this election. Every vote counts. Every voice counts ...

When President Obama ended the war in Iraq, Ian's dad came home for good. Ian wrote a letter to the President to thank him. Watch this video, and then pass it on. ...

N.A.M.E. Brand Records recording artist J. Plunky Branch and his group Plunky & Oneness have joined with the Virginia State University Department of Mass Communications ...

Spirit, MER-A (Mars Exploration Rover -- A), is a robotic rover on Mars, active from 2004 to 2010. ...

This Minister spoke after Mitt Romney…isn’t it a shame that the media took it’s time to televise the NAACP booing Mitt, but not this electrifying speech from Pastor Dr. William Barber II. ...