National

An editorial in this week’s New York Amsterdam News, the legendary Black newspaper of New York, highlights the rise of Rev. Al Sharpton’s storied civil rights organization The National Action Network, which will celebrate its 20th year of operation April 6-9 at their national convention in New York City. Related: NewsOne Columnist Rev. Al Sharpton […]

INDIANA — Republican Eric Turner recently  introduced a bill that would make abortions illegal after 20 weeks instead of 24 weeks. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About When Democrat Gail Riecken proposed an amendment to that bill exempting  women who are the victims of rape or incest,  Turner countered by saying that […]

NEW YORK-Fox Washington managing editor Bill Sammon was caught on tape admitting that the “socialist” accusations of President Barack Obama on Fox News that he spouted were “mischievous speculation” and “far-fetched.” Media Matters reports: “Last year, candidate Barack Obama stood on a sidewalk in Toledo, Ohio, and first let it slip to Joe the Plumber […]

A Black Enterprise article lists four tips to live within your means and maintain a frugal lifestyle. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About Whether it’s packing your own lunch or waiting to buy that new car, there a number of ways we can all afford to save a couple of bucks. CHECK […]

NEW YORK-Larry Davis is accused by police of having sex with a prostitute while his grandmother, Cora Davis’s dead body was locked in a closet in the same room. The New York Daily news reports: An argument erupted. One of the relatives threatened to call police, and Davis ran off. The woman he was having […]

As part of the continuing coverage in honor of Women’s  History Month, Black Enterprise has compiled a list of suggestions for how women can develop or reinforce their professional profile. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About The article also cites a Catalyst study that reports women in corporate positions are often seen […]

Roland Martin talks with Janell Snowden, Kevin Frazier and Jawn Murray about the lack of African-American representation at this years Oscars, supporting Black filmmakers and the backlash against Tyler Perry. WATCH:

Roland Martin talks with Edward O. DuBose, Chair of The Georgia State Conference of the NAACP about the Troy Davis case. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Davis’ request that his execution be delayed while he attempts to prove his innocence. DuBose details what are the next steps in the fight to halt Davis’ execution. Roland […]

Roland Martin talks with actresses Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Essence Atkins, Tatyana Ali and Wendy Davis about how the First Lady Michelle Obama is constantly criticized for her style and looks as well as why it is difficult for African-American women to get mass media approval. WATCH:

(WCHB) – Berjuan Toys, a Spanish toymaker, has released a baby doll teaching girls how to breastfeed. thebreastmilkbaby.com, the US distributor for Berjuan Toys supports the toy: The Breast Milk Baby lets young girls express their love and affection in the most natural way possible, just like mommy! The Breast Milk Baby represents a revolution […]