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Arthur Schomburg once said that “What you refer to as black history is nothing more than the missing pages of World history.” It is quite apparent that regardless of the many strides being made by people of African (black) descent, specifically here in America, that the African contribution to civilization is still virtually a mystery to most. Many ask, “Why do we ...

Newark,NJ–Muslim leaders and activists held a press conference at the Islamic Center of Newark(ICN) on Tuesday to address recent revelations that the NYPD has been spying on Muslim establishments in the city and across the Northeast region of the United States. The event which was organized by the New Jersey Council of Imams and ICN, was a follow-up of this ...

For many centuries, the epitome of African American achievement has been to become the first black president. We once talked about it like it was the impossible dream, or the ultimate sign that we have arrived.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is now stepping down as president of Bennett College.  The historically Black all-women’s college is losing one of the nation’s most-respected economists, writers, and leaders, but the move appears to be the right one for Dr

“Doctors say I’m the illest, I ain’t got no insurance, it’s them n-ggas in poorest, be them rebel guerillas”.  N-ggas In Poorest Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def, may stir up some controversy with his new single “N-ggas in Poorest” which takes on the materialism of “N-ggas in Paris”.  The single corresponds with the recent birthday of Malcolm X and even ...

  It’s not just the racy lyrics that have people talking about the release of the remix to Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake” song from her album entitled “Loud.”  The track was leaked on her birthday, February 20th 2012, but it’s the guest artist on the remix that really has tongues wagging.  The guest artist on the remix is no other than ...

You receive the letter many dread: The IRS has requested to audit your tax return. It could be for many different reasons, maybe your income on your tax return did not match the amount reported to the IRS, or your expenses seems to be a bit questionable, or you could be the lucky winner of a full IRS audit.  No ...

Whitney Houston‘s funeral service drew over 14 million viewers worldwide and the family is licensing footage of the service. The family is working hard to keep Bobbi Kristina away from her father Bobby Brown, they don’t want Bobby to get his hands on any of Whitney’s fortune so the 18-year old heir is being pulled in all directions. Cissy Houston is doing ...

There has been an ongoing war between the sexes in the Black community for decades and it is time for it to end. It is pathetic and the only people hurting are the children. 70% of Black children reside in a single parent household; usually the mother and Black children are highly overrepresented in the foster care system. Although Blacks ...

Sometimes there are days when I wonder what life would have been like had I not committed myself to the never-ending, thankless task of advocating for the Black community.  Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do and I love the people for whom I do it.  It’s difficult to live in a world, though, where White folks label you before they know you,  and many Black folks think you’re only speaking for economic gain.  Even worse, is that similar to the days on the plantation, some of us are so addicted to the system that oppresses us that we end up fighting those who speak against racial oppression. SEE ALSO: Top 10 African-Americans In Politics One area that has served to maintain my “angry Black man” status is the field of Black history.   Whenever we demand a conversation about the racial history of the United States, punishment is typically forthcoming.  Those who speak on the issue can be drowned out by the “Kumbaya crowd,” some of whom seem to think that all of America’s racial inequality will disappear if we simply hold hands and sing, “We shall overcome.”  They believe that the past is as irrelevant as a cheeseburger in a room full of vegetarians and that not talking about our past is a great way to make it all go away. ‘Like’ NewsOne’s FB Page To Get More Insightful Story’s Like This One! We’ve been falsely led to believe that eliminating discrimination serves as an adequate remedy for the effects of historical discrimination.