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JAY-Z'S HAVANA: Was HE Advocating Normalization Of Relations With CUBA?
[Comment]Recently President Barack Obama denied having any part in Jay-Z's and Beyoncé’s trip to Cuba after lyrics surfaced from Jay-Z’s song “Open Letter” hinting that Obama may have given the...
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The Benefits Of 'Creative Disruption'
Peatl and Mel Shaw [FUNdraising Good Times] “Trusting relationships and reflection/rejuvenation are required for building strong networks and collaborations."That’s the word from Patricia Brandes,...
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ON MOTHER'S DAY: PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM GUN VIOLENCE
[The Children's Corner]“My name is Nardyne Jefferies; my only child, Brishell Jones, was murdered on March 30th, 2010, by a gun.She sent me an email; she’d made reservations --- for Mother’s Day. And...
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Gone To Soon: Violent Death Of Malcolm Shabazz Who Was Carrying Malcolm X's...
[Malcolm Shabazz Tragedy]Ten days before his grandfather Malcolm X's 88th birthday, Malcolm Lateef Shabazz was killed in Mexico City on Thursday morning, May 9, at the age of 28, according to several...
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GERI ALLEN & FRIENDS: CELEBRATING THE GREAT JAZZ WOMEN OF THE APOLLO
Harlem Jazz Shrines Concert Production Saturday, May 11. 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Regular Ticket prices: $35, $45, $55 Group prices: $23, $31, $43 Single Tickets Use Code: WLKGAF $5.00 off regular...
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TRIBUTE TO ELOMBE BRATH IN HARLEM TODAY
JOIN FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, COMRADES AND FRIENDS TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AN UNSUNG, GENUINE HEROOF AFRICAN PEOPLE - ELOMBE BRATH.SATURDAY, M AY 11TH 2013 4 P M, HARRIET...
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Malcolm Shabazz's Suspicious Violent Death: Some Questions For Miguel Suarez...
[Publisher's Commentary]There are many unanswered questions about the violent death of Malcolm Shabazz, the 28-year-old grandson of legendary freedom fighter Malcolm X.U.S. authorities should be...
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AIDS is NOT the primary killer of African-Americans
Most news accounts about the effects of AIDS on the Black community never focus on solutions.Recall that a report on National Public Radio's website last year claimed that “AIDS is the primary killer...
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Happy Mothers Day: "Sweet Mother"
"Sweet Mother," lyrics to the song by Prince Nigo MbargaSweet mother I no go forget youfor the suffer wey you suffer for me. Sweet mother I no go forget youfor the suffer wey you suffer for me.When I...
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Press Freedom: President Zuma Urged To Block Draconian Media Bill
[Global: Op-Ed]President Jacob Zuma May 12, 2013His Excellency President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma The Presidency Union Buildings, Private Bag X1000 Pretoria, 0001Dear President Zuma:We are writing...
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Celebrating the Legacy of Malcolm X And Sonny Abubadika Carson
[Pan African Celebrations]This is a good month to celebrate El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Malcolm X and Sonny Abubadika Carson.During the month of May, African people on the continent and in the Diaspora...
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LEFT FORUM: TWO EXCITING PANELS FOCUSED ON AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA...
TWO EXCITING PANELS FOCUSED ON AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA PRESENTED BY AFROBEATRADIO AND WBAI 99.5 FM PACIFICAFROM JUNE 7TH TO 9TH, 2013 AT THE LEFT FORUM, PACE UNIVERSITY, CUNY, NYC.Our Panel...
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TWO ARRESTS IN BRUTAL KILLING OF MALCOLM SHABAZZ
Two bar employees have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of the legendary freedom fighter Malcolm X.The men are bartenders at Palace Club, the Mexico City...
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A PRAYER FOR MALCOLM SHABAZZ
[A Prayer For Malcolm Shabazz]Almighty and ever blessed God, Father of all mercies, God of love, truth and justice, we remember with gratitude the life and works of that great servant of humanity known...
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Black Voting Power Grew Between 2008 - 2012 And Continues Climb
[To Be Equal]How Black Voting Power Grew Between 2008 - 2012 And Continues Climb Last July, the National Urban League released a report entitled “The Hidden Swing Voters.”Our report predicted that the...
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New Broadway Production Of ROMEO AND JULIET With Orlando Bloom And Condola...
[Broadway]International film star Orlando Bloom will make his Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad, as Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers in anew Broadway production of the...
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Wronged For Decades, Black Farmers Still Need Healing
[National: Op-Ed]There is no way to make up for decades of discrimination that crippled the proud history of Black farm ownership in America.But we can do our best to move forward.In 1999 the U.S....
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LIBERIA PRESIDENTIAL AIDE TO JOURNOS: WE GOT GUNS, YOU HAVE PENS
President Johnson Sirleaf. Does security chief believe bullet is mightier than pen?[Comment: On Press Freedom]Most governments, even repressive ones, at least give lip service to supporting freedom of...
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FANTASYLAND: HOW CREDIBLE CAN THE 'JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT' HEARINGS SAMPSON...
Sunny Sheu: Suspicious death before he got a chance to testify[Comment]On May 6th, 2013, State Senator John Sampson turned himself in to face charges of embezzlement and obstruction of Justice. The...
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE OVER RAMARLEY GRAHAM CASE ON CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION
Haste, shortly before shooting the unarmed Graham to deathNow that a Bronx Judge, Judge Steven Barrett, has dismissed the indictment against Richard Haste, the NYPD officer who followed Ramarley Graham...
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