National
A Salute To A. Philip Randolph
By Lyn Hughes Ph.D and F. Finley McRae April 15 is A. Philip Randolph’s birthday. One might ask, who is he? Should we care? The answer is a resounding yes! for America’s political, economic and […]
Articles by Staff
Local
Valor Academy Students Visit Notre Dame
Last weekend, six Valor Academy of Leadership Scholars joined The Black Men’s Think Tank for a visit to South Bend, Indiana and Notre Dame. Accompanied by Tunji Williams, CEO of Profectus Learning Systems, Inc. and […]
Editorials
What if Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager was Black?
By Julianne Malveaux It is probably not especially politically correct to bring more race matters into the debacle that is also known as the Donald Trump quest for the Presidency. He has called out and […]
Editorials
African American Women Have Always Had to Lead Through Tough Times
“We will be ourselves and free, or die in the attempt. Harriet Tubman was not our great-grandmother for nothing,” said Alice Walker. It is that strength and fortitude throughout the years that has helped African […]
Sports
Will Smith, Former Saints Player, Killed in Road Rage
Will Smith and his wife, Racquel, were “having a blast” at a city festival mere hours before they were both shot, leaving the former New Orleans Saints defensive end dead and his wife hospitalized. New […]
Editorials
Obama and the Elephant in the Room
By George E. Curry, Media Columnist It’s been whispered for years so let’s deal with the elephant in the room: Many African Americans have privately complained that President Obama has catered to the needs of […]
Entertainment
Syndicated Radio Host Doug Banks Passes
Doug Banks, who was a radio host at several stations, including Chicago’s V103, and appeared on ABC7’s ”190 North,” has died. Banks was in his late 50s and had suffered from kidney failure. Banks was […]
Entertainment
Oprah Closing Harpo Studios for Good
By Marijim D., jobsnhire.com Oprah Winfrey will finally be closing down Harpo Studios. The Chicago studio was where her talk show was filmed for more than 20 years. Mail Online reported that the daytime talk show […]
Education
Stillman College President to Step Down in 2017
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Stillman College’s president is expecting to step down from his position next year. The Tuscaloosa News reports that Peter Millet says he plans on stepping down once his current three-year contract […]
Community
EWC Recruiting Students for the Black Male College Explorers Summer Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters College (EWC) is currently enrolling students for the 2016 Black Male College Explorers Summer Program. The EWC Black Male Explorers Program is an at-risk prevention/intervention program designed specifically to prevent […]