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Civil Rights Activist Dorothy Height Dies At 98
Dorothy Height, a leading civil rights pioneer of the 1960s, died Tuesday at age 98, Howard University Hospital confirmed.
Read MoreCelebrating The Legendary Smokey Robinson
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 26, 2010 at 7:15 am
The legendary Smokey Robinson has been a pillar in the African American music scene since the inception of Motown. Follow us as we celebrate Smokey Robinson during this Black History month.
Read MoreAlthea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am
Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.
Read MoreTaraji P. Henson: From Howard U To Hollywood’s A-List
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am
Taraji P. Henson is one of today’s brightest African-American actresses stacking up a long list of movie credits and awards. Her story and accomplishments are highlighted here in honor of Black History Month.
Read MoreDenzel Washington: An Actor That Transcends Time
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 23, 2010 at 9:00 am
We honor Denzel Washington for Black History Month 2010 for his vast contributions to the arts as one of our greatest American actors. How well do you think you know Denzel? Take our trivia quiz and test your “fanism.”
Read MoreAngela Davis Black Activist and legendary Black Panther, still is active today speaking and uplifting the African American community. Follow us as we celebrate Angela Davis.
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We all know Judge Greg Mathis from his TV Court show, but do we really know Judge Greg Mathis? Check out his story of triumph here.
Read MoreThe First African American To Win A Medal In The Winter Olympics – Vonetta Flowers
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 16, 2010 at 8:00 am
Vonetta Flowers will go down in the history books as the first African American male or female to win a medal in the Winter Olympics. Read her story and check out some footage from her historical day.
Read MoreCelebrating The Legendary Diahann Carroll
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 12, 2010 at 7:15 am
Diahann Carroll master of stage and screen has paved the way for all African American actors making strides in areas unheard of for her time. She has went from being the first African American female to have her own television series; to being the first African American actress to star on the legendary TV show Dynasty. Diahann Carroll is definitely a legend of her time and we celebrate her during Black History Month.
Read MoreTennis Phenomenons Venus & Serena Williams
Post by Warren Balentine in Looking Black on Feb 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Venus and Serena Williams have been on top of their game for a long time, and have made a name for themselves in more than just the tennis world. Serena with her own fashion line and the two of them becoming part owners of the Miami Dolphins. Take a look back at how the sisters started their career here.
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