African Americans

Obama Challenges African Americans to Aim Higher
In a speech yesterday, President Barack Obama urged African Americans to demand more of themselves and their children.

African American Literature
The impact of Harlem Renaissance early in the 19th century nourished African American literature in the United States. What are the characteristics of African American Literature that influence English Literature all over the world? Who are the famous African American writers? Let's find out...

African American CEOs
The Africans Americans in the United States have really carved a niche for themselves in the corporate world. There are over 75 black men and women in the list of the highest-ranking executives, of which 8 are Chief Executive Officers (CEOs).

African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement
African American women have played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement. Without their struggle for freedom from racial abuse, it wouldn’t have been possible for Americans to achieve racial justice. African American women like Rosa Parks, Jo Ann Gibson Robinson and Ella Baker were a few, who led the front. Know more...

Famous African American Leaders
A look into the history of American politics, to sneak peek into the lives of some famous African American leaders, who have orchestrated the fascinating world of politics in the United States of America.

African Americans in the American Revolution
The American revolution was a blessing in disguise for many African Americans, as it paved the way to freedom from slavery and helped them to embark on their journey towards equality and civil rights. A look at some African Americans in the American Revolution...

Lynching of African Americans
According to an unofficial finding, between 1836 to 1879, every week at least two African Americans were lynched in the United States. Lynching of African Americans was a barbaric way of treating one's fellow citizens. To know more about it read on...

Racism against African Americans
Racism has been one of the biggest evils faced by mankind. It is the belief, that inherent racial differences among people, is the reason for superiority of a particular ethnic group or religion. Discrimination against African Americans is one such story...

African American Comedians
Sparkling wit is a quality synonymous with the African American community. It comes as no surprise that many legendary comedians hail from this community. Several have used their satire to address deeper issues. Each, with their own unique style, have helped shape stand-up comedy history.

Biography of Tyra Banks
The first African-American model to feature on the covers of 'GQ' and 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue', Tyra Banks has come a long way to become one of the most successful persons in the world of entertainment media. Let's try to explore her life in the biography of Tyra Banks.

African American Female Singers
A look at the lives of some of the famous African Americans female singers who rose to fame with their sheer talent.

African American Women Scientists and Inventors
African-American women scientists and inventors have made significant contributions in the field of science and technology. It was only after the Civil War that African-Americans could file and receive their patents. But, women had to face many hurdles to reach their goal. Let us know more about them.

Famous African American Actors
A look at the lives of some famous African American actors who have made the African American community proud.

Life of Emmett Till
Emmett Till, a fourteen-year old African American boy was brutally murdered by two white men in August 1955. His body was mutilated to such an extent that his mother asked for an open casket funeral for the world to see what they had done to her son. Around 50,000 people attended the funeral...

Timeline and Facts about Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker came from European American lineage. He was supposedly 'purchased' by one Molly Welsh of Maryland, as a farm hand. Physical labor and a keen love for astronomy witnessed his rise to fame as an astronomer and almanac authority...

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.