Juan Williams accused National Public Radio of stifling free speech as he sat down with Bill O’Reilly on Monday for a candid interview about his new book, “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate.” NPR fired Williams last year for comments he made about Muslims on Fox News. “They would label you as a bad guy […]
BRONX, N.Y. — A water-main break flooded the streets of the Bronx, causing headaches for many commuters and residents earlier this morning. The 36-inch pipe from 1903 broke around 4 a.m. near Jerome Avenue and East 177th Street. It was brought under control at 9:20 a.m. but the damage had already been done to the […]
In light of the surging wealth disparity and unemployment rate, among other socio-economic issues plaguing the country, Rev. Al Sharpton wrote a column in the Huffington Post, urging Americans —African-Americans in particular — to take more action in challenging the government. In the column, Sharpton encourages African-Americans to address their issues at the National Action […]
Mary Mary’s album “Something Big” has moved us, shaped us and inspired us. This newest video is a reminder that we are all survivors. Without further words here is the second single from the successful “Something Big” album “Survive”. Taking it back to the beginning, the video for the 2nd single “Survive” was directed by […]
HOUSTON — Jonathan Lee Iverson, the first African-American ringmaster of Ringling Bros., and Barnum and Bailey Circus recently sat down with a local Houston radio station to answer questions from children in the community. See the video interview and photographs at PraiseHouston.com RELATED: Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes Talks About New Christian Website
A Washington Post/ABC poll revealed a sharp decline in support for President Obama from his liberal African-American voter base over his jobs agenda. The number of liberal Democrats who strongly support Obama’s record has plummeted from 53 percent to 31 percent. The number of African-Americans who support Obama’s performance on the economy once stood at […]
The Cosby Program, established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby, is seeking talented African-American screen writers for a 15-week program that begins early 2012. The program is not designed for beginning-level writers, though a degree in cinematic writing or filmmaking is not required. Applicants are required to have taken a few workshops or classes in […]
New York — New York City announced the closure of four beaches in response to a fire last Wednesday at a sewage treatment plant in Harlem that sent millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the Hudson River. Read our exclusive piece on the Harlem Sewage Plant Explosion On Monday, the city announced the closure […]
The National Black Church Initiative, a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches, will begin a seven-year initiative to bring Black men back to the church. The mission is a part of the NBCI’s Healing Family Initiative, which seeks to bolster African-American families against the tide of violence, poverty, moral depravity and failure. The Grio Reports: The […]
Via: boxingscene.com The home going service for Businessman, Boxing Promoter, and Friend of Radio One Butch Lewis will be held on… Date: Monday August 1, 2011 Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 425-3929 Viewing: 7am – 10:30am Service: 11 am In lieu of flowers donations can be made […]
