Monday, June 10, 2013

ACLU Marijuana Report Finds Overwhelming Racial Bias in Marijuana Arrests

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New ACLU Report Finds Overwhelming Racial Bias in Marijuana Arrests. Groundbreaking Analysis Finds Marijuana Arrests Comprise Nearly Half of...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Rutgers Study: Protective Effect of Education on Marriage Differs Between White and African-American Women

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Rutgers Study: Protective Effect of Education on Marriage Differs Between White and African-American Women. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Married ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

“Sugarcoated Arsenic.” Film Explores African-American Life at University of Virginia in the 1970s

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“Sugarcoated Arsenic.” Film Explores African-American Life at University of Virginia in the 1970s MARCH 11, 2013 ROBERT HULL. Students, fa...
Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Civil Rights Lawyer Michelle Alexander to Visit LSU for Discussion on Race and the Criminal Justice System

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Activist and Civil Rights Lawyer Michelle Alexander to Visit LSU for Discussion on Race and the Criminal Justice System. Lecture is a part o...
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Andrew Williams, professor and John P. Raynor Distinguished Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering, was recognized as one of the 50 most Important African-Americans in Technology by BlackMoney.com.

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50 most Important African-Americans in Technology include Marquette engineering professor. Professor recognized for inspiring women and mino...
Saturday, February 23, 2013

African-American studies director Valerie Babb to discuss legacy of slaver ship Wanderer

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Athens, Ga. - Valerie Babb, director of the University of Georgia Institute for African American Studies, will give a lecture on "In th...
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Morehouse College founded February 14, 1867

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Morehouse College founded February 14, 1867. Title: [Exterior view of Graves(?) Hall, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia] Related Names: D...
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Friday, February 8, 2013

Franklin College Celebrates Black History Month

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Franklin College Celebrates Black History Month. Release date: February 5, 2013 FRANKLIN, Ind. - As February is national Black History Month...
Monday, February 4, 2013

Richard Allen "African Methodist Episcopal Church" (AME Church)

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First African Methodist Episcopal Church ~ is founded in Phildelphia, Pennsylvania. Richard Allen led a small group of black Methodists. The...
Saturday, February 2, 2013

Alfred L. Cralle ice cream scoop

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Alfred L. Cralle  September 4, 1866–1920) - Is best remembered for inventing the ice cream scoop, a design still in use today. Born in Kenb...
Friday, January 25, 2013

Personal Experiences of African American Pioneers to be Featured in HSU Western Heritage Lecture Series

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Personal Experiences of African American Pioneers to be Featured in HSU Western Heritage Lecture Series. Noted historian, Dr. Cary Wintz, ...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Significant Contributions of African-American Scientists, Authors, Educators and Leaders

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Black History Month: UAlbany Faculty Experts Discuss Significant Contributions of African-American Scientists, Authors, Educators and Leader...
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will lecture at the University of South Alabama’s African-American Studies commemorative event to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Best-Selling Author, Professor and News Contributor Michael Eric Dyson Speaks on Dr. King at USA Event. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, professor ...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

African-Americans from the New Deal Era

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Exhibit: Rare photos of African-Americans from the New Deal Era EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 17 (panel); Jan. 17-Feb. 22 (exhi...
Thursday, January 10, 2013

All-white jury pools in Florida convicted black defendants 16 percent more often than white defendants

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All-white jury pools in Florida convicted black defendants 16 percent more often than white defendants Study: All-White Jury Pools Convict...
Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Lead exposure rates among African-American and Hispanic children roughly double those of white children

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Lead exposure rates among African-American and Hispanic children roughly double those of white children. LEAD EXPOSURE LOWERS FOURTH GRADERS...
Saturday, January 5, 2013

Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale keynote speaker 44th annual IUPUI Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner

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Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale keynote speaker 44th annual IUPUI Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner. INDIANAPOLIS -...
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sleep Study in African-Americans seeks connections to heart disease, stroke

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Sleep Study in African-Americans seeks connections to heart disease, stroke JACKSON, Miss. – A sleep study by University of Mississippi Me...
Monday, December 31, 2012

Proud to be in the Service: Images of African Americans who served in the U.S. military during World War II

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Proud to be in the Service: Images of African Americans who served in the U.S. military during World War II. African Americans Highlighted i...
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Enid Pinkney wins Peter H. Brink Award for Historic Preservation of the Hampton House Motel

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Enid Pinkney wins Peter H. Brink Award for Historic Preservation of the Hampton House Motel Talladega, Alabama—Community activist, histori...