African Americans
Black History Month
A journey through black history month, its celebrations and need…
List of Famous African Americans
Many African Americans from diverse fields have contributed greatly in the history of America. Here is the short list of Famous African Americans that influenced America and the whole world and became legends…
African-American Spirituality Plays an Important Role in Healing
The African-American perspective on faith as it relates to healing is that despite the good intentions of the medical community, they are only practicing medicine. God needs no practice.
Voodoo Likely the First African-American Religion in America
Slaves from West Africa brought the religions of their ancestry to the U.S. generations ago, and then used that spirituality to hold on to their heritage.
Black Americans: African-American Culture
The impact of African-American culture on the evolution of the U.S. can be seen in the many resources the Internet offers on Black history.
African Americans Appalled by BET's "Read a Book" video
Black Americans continue to question programming choices by Black Entertainment Television (BET)
BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' dubbed racist, elistist
African-American media watchers unified in their criticism of BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' as racist and elitist.
African American's Outrage Over BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' Builds
African Americans across the USA are increasingly upset at BET's insistence on airing 'Hot Ghetto Mess'
The mess with BET's "Hot Ghetto Mess"
African American continued concerns on demeaning Black images, particularly in a post-Don Imus culture
Absent From History: the Black Soldiers at Iwo Jima
Nearly 900 African-Americans fought on the Japanese island but not one appears in Clint Eastwood's Oscar-tipped film, writes Dan Glaister.
Book Review: The Covenant with Black America
How do we deal with many African Americans who feel disenfranchised in today's society? Do we have viable alternatives in making the American maxim of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, a reality for all?
Wealthy African-americans Are Using Dna Kits to Trace Their Roots
Wealthy African-Americans are using DNA kits to trace their roots - all the way back to Africa. But, says Gary Younge the results may tell them things they don't want to hear. By Gary Younge
The Paradox That Divides Black America
Ghetto poverty has troubled white consciences. But a gulf just as deep and persistent separates middle-class and poor blacks, reports Paul Harris in Atlanta.
Why are blacks at war today?
A poem about the forces at work against African-Americans and our inability to recognize them for what and who they are…
Black Americans Move Back to Southern States
Black Americans are moving back to the southern states from the north and the west in increasing numbers, causing a "full-scale reversal" of the great migration when they fled segregation, according to a study released yesterday. The report, by the Brookings Institution thinktank, found...
Heather Stewart: African Americans Still Have to Dream on
Sadly, the American dream is much less likely to come true if you are black. Stock market sell-offs and collapsing corporations have been the most visible signs of the US economic downturn over the past two years.
African-American Woman Joins White House Hopefuls
Former senator Carol Moseley-Braun threatens Al Sharpton with split Black vote. The first woman has joined the long queue for the Democratic presidential nomination, declaring: "It's time to take the Men Only sign off the White House door."
America's most senior black police officer told to step down
The chief of the Los Angeles police department was yesterday asked to step down from his post, triggering a potential political dispute. Bernard Parks, the most senior black police officer in the country, failed in his bid to win a second term.
Black Americans continue to question programming choices by Black Entertainment Television (BET)
BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' dubbed racist, elistist
African-American media watchers unified in their criticism of BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' as racist and elitist.
African American's Outrage Over BET's 'Hot Ghetto Mess' Builds
African Americans across the USA are increasingly upset at BET's insistence on airing 'Hot Ghetto Mess'
The mess with BET's "Hot Ghetto Mess"
African American continued concerns on demeaning Black images, particularly in a post-Don Imus culture
Absent From History: the Black Soldiers at Iwo Jima
Nearly 900 African-Americans fought on the Japanese island but not one appears in Clint Eastwood's Oscar-tipped film, writes Dan Glaister.
Book Review: The Covenant with Black America
How do we deal with many African Americans who feel disenfranchised in today's society? Do we have viable alternatives in making the American maxim of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, a reality for all?
Wealthy African-americans Are Using Dna Kits to Trace Their Roots
Wealthy African-Americans are using DNA kits to trace their roots - all the way back to Africa. But, says Gary Younge the results may tell them things they don't want to hear. By Gary Younge
The Paradox That Divides Black America
Ghetto poverty has troubled white consciences. But a gulf just as deep and persistent separates middle-class and poor blacks, reports Paul Harris in Atlanta.
Why are blacks at war today?
A poem about the forces at work against African-Americans and our inability to recognize them for what and who they are…
Black Americans Move Back to Southern States
Black Americans are moving back to the southern states from the north and the west in increasing numbers, causing a "full-scale reversal" of the great migration when they fled segregation, according to a study released yesterday. The report, by the Brookings Institution thinktank, found...
Heather Stewart: African Americans Still Have to Dream on
Sadly, the American dream is much less likely to come true if you are black. Stock market sell-offs and collapsing corporations have been the most visible signs of the US economic downturn over the past two years.
African-American Woman Joins White House Hopefuls
Former senator Carol Moseley-Braun threatens Al Sharpton with split Black vote. The first woman has joined the long queue for the Democratic presidential nomination, declaring: "It's time to take the Men Only sign off the White House door."
America's most senior black police officer told to step down
The chief of the Los Angeles police department was yesterday asked to step down from his post, triggering a potential political dispute. Bernard Parks, the most senior black police officer in the country, failed in his bid to win a second term.