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Why we are gathering on Oct. 10 to demand ‘Justice or Else’

Red Cross donations were half a billion dollars but they only built six houses?

In a study by the Albert Shankar Institute, it was found that though the population for minority students has increased continually and for the first time this past school year has outnumbered their white counterparts, the number of Black teachers has declined.

Almost half of American adults infected with HIV don’t take medications that can prevent them from developing AIDS, a new government report shows.

Travel industry entrepreneur Thomas Dorsey, a native of Baltimore, Md., turned a casual interest in travel into the premier online travel site known as SoulOfAmerica.com, which specializes in travel information of particular interest to Black travelers.

During his speech at the 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) Phoenix Awards Dinner, President Barack Obama celebrated the critical role that Black women have played in “every great movement in American history” and pledged to address challenges they face in the workplace and in the criminal justice system.

The time is ripe for economic justice

At a reception during the 45th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) honored five Black luminaries with its Leadership Awards.

Now, five years later, the White House has released an update to the strategy, taking special care to address the unique needs of the Black community.

Congressman Alcee Hastings addressed a crowd on Saturday with advice on running for elected office