Six men in two separate cases stand accused of aiding Somali terrorist organizations. Three men in California and three men based in the Midwest were charged in separate incidents. A federal grand jury in St. Louis charged three men with conspiring to fund a terrorist group in Somalia with ties to Al-Qaeda. FBI agents arrested […]
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Sentencing of Oakland Transit Cop Sparks Protests
Protesters rioted in Oakland late Nov. 5 and early Nov. 6 in the wake of the two-year minimum prison sentence given to an ex-transit officer who killed an unarmed African-American man. Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Oscar Grant while trying to arrest him on an Oakland train platform two years ago. Since then, the case […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News
Community Choir to Sing Black Sacred Music at its Best
Our grandmothers propelled themselves on “church” music as they tackled the often manual and challenging tasks of the day. They hummed “Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee,” while ironing shirts so perfectly they threatened to stand on their own. They moaned “Amazing Grace” while measuring ingredients for the next pound cake. And as they […]
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Inaugural Awards Show Tells Why ‘Black Girls Rock’
On Oct. 16, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” celebrated the brilliance, beauty, grace and influence of Black women. Hosted by Nia Long, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” honored the most exceptional women of color in the country from Missy Elliot to Raven Symoné and featured performances and appearances by actress Malinda Williams, newcomer Shontelle, thespian Lynn Whitfield, singer Keri […]
Posted inMusic Reviews
Fantasia’s ‘Back to Me’ Tour Comes to Maryland
The past year has been an emotional rollercoaster for “American Idol” winner Fantasia. A failed suicide attempt, relationship with a married man – and the media onslaught that followed – drew attention to the North Carolina-born singer’s latest album, Back to Me, and her career continues to evolve with her first headlining tour. The Back […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Celebs and Howard U. Huddle to Fight Hunger
Kraft Foods’ three-city HBCU Football Classic tour in support of its largest branded initiative ever to fight hunger in America, Huddle to Fight Hunger, made its final stop at the Howard University Homecoming game. Celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely are champions for the campaign and participated in the Homecoming pre-game and hosted a meet […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Groups Partner to Preserve Legacy of Historic Cemetery
The Friends of Old Westview Cemetery and the Africana Studies Department at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte is entering a memorandum of understanding to finalize their partnership, which will develop goals and plans towards the restoration of the Old Westview Cemetery in Wadesboro, N.C. At 150 years old, the all-Black burial ground is a […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Air Force Graduation
Air Force Airman Samson E. Lawrence graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
Glory Foods Promotes Healthy Holiday Eating at D.C. Conference
Glory Foods, the category leader in Southern-style, heat-and-serve products, will promote healthy holiday eating to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore residents during For Sisters Only presented by WPGC/95.5FM on Nov. 6. Private Chef Khalil Wyche, president/executive chef of The Executive Chef™, will prepare a sampling of Glory Foods® Sensibly Seasoned™ 4 Bean Chili while company representatives […]
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BSU Professor Produces Promotional Voting Video with Hip Hop Caucus
Bowie State University associate professor Tewodross Melchishua, a faculty member in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, recently worked as lead producer on a video aimed at encouraging voting, particularly among young people as part of the “Respect My Vote” campaign through the Hip Hop Caucus organization. Targeting the hip-hop generation, the video is […]
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Target Teams with HGTV Designer in Support of Military Families
Target, The Heart of America Foundation and HGTV designer Sabrina Soto are supporting the military in addition to their ongoing education initiatives by unveiling a completely renovated school library and Teachers’ Resource Room at Manor View. The renovation includes redesigned spaces, new technology, art and books for the school and even books for students to […]
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Howard’s Keith Pough Earns Double Honors
Howard’s Keith Pough has been honored as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week following his latest play against Norfolk State. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound red-shirt sophomore linebacker from Orangeburg, S.C., was also named the College Football Performance Award National FCS Defensive Player of the Week for the outstanding performance, marking the second consecutive […]