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Black Chronicle re-issued for Historic 400 year celebration

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Ben Wilson’s Black Chronicle Book I 1778-1956, a Black history publication whose time has come, will be re-issued for the yearlong 400-year celebration of African American history beginning in January of 2019. HR1242, a bill signed into law in 2018 honoring this celebration, will also honor the many contributions made by African Americans to the building of the USA, despite Chattel Slavery, Jim Crow and 2nd class citizenship. […]

“Power Rising” 2019 Summit for Black Women to reconvene in New Orleans Feb. 22-24

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Building on the historic success of the 2018 Power Rising Summit, Black women will reconvene in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 22-24, 2019. Last year’s summit brought together Black women across ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, socio- economic status, and gender experience. […]

NAACP President Derrick Johnson And Political Strategist Donna Brazile Issue ‘State of Black America’ Address

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“What the president has done has opened up the eyes of so many people,” Johnson continued. “This nation has still not dealt with race and its appeal to the lowest common dominator of us as a community. We really need to take a step back and focus on what’s important, particularly in this era.” […]

Forgeries of African American Art on the Rise

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Today, the recent boom in museums has revealed a devotion to African American artists and the increasing amount of attention paid to these artists has led to a significant rise in forgeries, according to a new report. […]

At 94, The Legendary Cicely Tyson Remains an ‘Optimist’

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

There isn’t a day – I’m grateful to say – that when I walk out of my doors, I don’t run into somebody who says, ‘I can’t tell you what you’ve done for me. ‘You changed my life,’” Tyson shared with TIME. “It just confirmed for me that I was on the right track and I stayed on the right track.” […]

Fifty-Five Strong: The Largest Congressional Black Caucus Kicks Off the 116th Congress

February 13, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“I am proud to witness the ceremonial swearing-in of the largest @OfficialCBC in history. With 55 members and @RepKarenBass serving as their chairwoman, the Congressional Black Caucus is stronger than ever,” wrote Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez. […]

Waters and Cleaver Express Concerns About Nomination of David Malpass to Lead World Bank

February 12, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“It’s difficult to believe that any serious effort to find a qualified candidate with a compelling vision for the mission of the World Bank and a belief in the legitimacy of international development finance would lead to the nomination of Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs David Malpass,” said Chairwoman Waters […]

‘Hope and Restoration’ themes resound at Monumental’s MLK Day tribute

February 12, 2019 Carma Henry 0

“When we reflect on our history and what Dr. King’s life and work meant, we can give our young people a sense of hope in the mountaintop experience,” said Clariett. “But grandmothers are 35 now and still club-hopping trying to find the one. […]

“BLACK HISTORY NOW 2019 – CELEBRATING TODAY’S CHANGE MAKERS” PRESENTED BY THE PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS AND THE PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

February 12, 2019 Carma Henry 0

The Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Library will kick off 2019 in grand fashion with its fourth annual African American Heritage Series, Black History Now – Celebrating Today’s Change Makers. […]

ACTORS DANNY GLOVER & DELROY LINDO RETURN TO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR BLACK TEEN MALES AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

February 12, 2019 Carma Henry 0

Personal development, empowerment, and accountability are primary focus areas of From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men, operated by At the Well Conferences, Inc., a provider of events for teens since 2009. The two-week boarding program is located at Princeton University and is tailored to minority male students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds who are currently high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. […]