Friday, February 4, 2011

MADISON, WISCONSIN TO HONOR TALLADEGA COLLEGE

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Madison, Wisconsin—The City of Madison, Wisconsin will honor Talladega College during their Black History Month festivities. The second larg...
Thursday, February 3, 2011

CSUS Chancellor Chancellor David G. Carter to Retire

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One of the state’s longest-serving higher education leaders, Connecticut State University System (CSUS) Chancellor David G. Carter, informed...

Stage production confronts African American stereotypes

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Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia African American Cultural Center will present If It Ain’t Got that Swing on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Minorities More Likely to be Unaware of Having Diabetes or Hypertension

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UAlbany economists' study reveals racial/ethnic disparities in awareness of chronic diseases. ALBANY, N.Y. (February 02, 2011) -- Blacks...
Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Renita J. Weems to speak at Union’s Black History Month program

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JACKSON, Tenn. – February 1, 2011– Renita J. Weems, author and vice president of academic affairs at American Baptist College, will be the k...
Monday, January 31, 2011

Baraka Recounts, Instructs, Riffs about King and Black History

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January 28, 2011 — Amiri Baraka – poet, playwright, composer, activist and teacher – treated a Thursday night audience of several hundred in...
Sunday, January 30, 2011

African American men say doctor visits are often a bad experience

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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A majority of African American men said they do not go to the doctor because visits are stressful and physicians don't ...
Friday, January 28, 2011

African-Americans and the Civil War: Bruised, Battered, But Not Broken

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Black History Month at U of M Will Offer a Variety of Events. Under the theme “African-Americans and the Civil War: Bruised, Battered, But N...
Thursday, January 27, 2011

"Cowboy Mike" to discuss black cowboys at Troy University

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TROY—“Cowboy Mike” will discuss the legacy of black cowboys in the American West during a presentation on Monday, Feb. 7, as part of Troy Un...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Stories of Delaware’s free and enslaved African Americans highlight February’s events at First State Heritage Park

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DOVER (Jan. 25) - On Saturday Feb. 5, the First State Heritage Park presents its monthly First “Saturdays in the First State” in Dover. Spec...
Monday, January 24, 2011

Eighth annual Freedom Breakfast featuring Mary Frances Early, the University of Georgia’s first African-American graduate, has been rescheduled

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Athens, Ga. – The eighth annual Freedom Breakfast featuring Mary Frances Early, the University of Georgia’s first African-American graduate,...
Sunday, January 23, 2011

Broadway musical actress to present "How High: An African American Soprano Retrospective"

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Broadway musical actress Cicily Daniels will present "How High: An African American Soprano Retrospective" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Febr...
Friday, January 21, 2011

"Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for Jazz" to be Performed at CGCC on January 27

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In celebration of Black History Month, Chandler-Gilbert Community College will present The Langston Hughes Project, "Ask Your Mama: Twe...
Thursday, January 20, 2011

Celebrating the International Year for People of African Descent

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The General Assemblies of the United Nations and the Organization of American States have declared 2011 the International Year for People of...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

African American Cultural Center hosts art exhibition based on Brother Man graphic novel series

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African American Cultural Center hosts art exhibition based on graphic novel series Athens, Ga. – The University of Georgia African American...
Monday, January 17, 2011

James Tolbert Sr. presented MLK Achievement Award at WVU's King Unity Breakfast

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The West Virginia University community commemorated the Martin Luther King Jr. Day by honoring the man who, among his many achievements, fou...
Sunday, January 16, 2011

‘Manning up’ appears to help, not hinder, African-American male’s health

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Whether they see themselves as tough or just self-reliant, men are less likely than women to seek routine, preventive medical care, like blo...
Saturday, January 15, 2011

NIMHD names first African-American scientific director at NIH

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The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) announced today the appointment of William G. Coleman, Jr., Ph.D., ...
Thursday, January 13, 2011

King March slated for Monday

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Morehead State University will celebrate the life, dream and vision of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. ...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Submarine Group 2 Hosts Black Heritage Month Gospel Concert

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GROTON, Conn. - The Commander of Submarine Group 2 and the Black Heritage Committee seek choirs to help “make a joyful noise” and celebrate ...