She first came to California in 1944 and resided in the City of Alameda and worked at Treasure Island. She said that it rained every day...
We will ultimately be successful in our efforts to reach the goal of our fundraising campaign but will also ensure that the native Oakland community of...
The newly elected leaders represent an inter-generational team, bridging the millennial and baby boomer generations, which are known for their often-conflicting worldviews.
President Biden joined Congresswoman Lee and others from the Congressional Black Caucus for the public commemoration in Tulsa.
Caseen Gaines explores the question, how long will your star stay aloft?
Since Floyd’s murder, members of the CLBC have introduced five different bills geared toward eliminating police use of excessive force and encouraging safter and more responsible...
Her athletic performance in Rome earned her the title of one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.
We will remember her forever, as she is lifted in God’s gentle embrace into the silent land, and we, her children, family, and friends will never...
“We are doing our part to change the narrative of excellence being categorized as an exception for black makers.
Recently, in some states, most notoriously Georgia and Florida, lawmakers have taken steps to restrict voting access and rights for many Americans. But in California, policymakers and...
Bob Dylan once commented that “hearing Odetta on record turned me on to folk singing.”
As a member of the Hamburg Opera in Germany, he sang the lead in the 1967 premiere of Gunther Schuller’s Visitation. In 1969, he took...
“The community here deserves life and good health,” said Romo. “And so much of that is literally what we eat.”
Owens said during an interview, “Never give up on your dreams, in spite of the obstacles. There have been several points in my life when a...
This is the second and final round of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Three (3) votes per household are allowed.
“While we reported on the 73 million children in the U.S. in 2019, which is 22 percent of the nation’s population, we also note that 2020...
Currently the Federal Government is assisting small businesses with PPP grants and Johnson wants to make sure business owners don’t miss a prime opportunity to keep...
Jordan was the former president of the National Urban League and became a close adviser to Pres. Bill Clinton during his administration. A civil rights activist, Jordan also...
Bettye Washington Greene (1935–1995), who was believed to be the first African-American female chemist employed to work in a professional position at the Dow Chemical Company...
Authors Deborah Riley Draper and Travis Thrasher walk readers through their turbulent journey in “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice: The Untold Story of 18 African Americans Who...
Jay-Z, 51, told the Wall Street Journal: “It’s really unbelievable how that can happen. We were the ones most negatively affected by the war on drugs...
Featured Speaker: Susan Burton
“This organization has been part of every important battle for civil liberties during our first century, and we are committed to continuing that legacy as we...
consumers can visit Hallmark.com/ShareMahoganyCards to request a free three-pack of Hallmark Mahogany greeting cards to share with friends and family. Through culturally authentic designs and bold words of...
“We hold the largest social movement in global history,”