Poll finds blacks motivated to vote in November

2010-03-08T13:03:57Z

<div id="subtitle">Poll finds African-Americans still motivated to vote without Obama on ballot in November</div><div><p>Democrats facing strong headwinds this election season have at least one reason for optimism, according to polling that found the party's large African-American voting bloc eager to stay involved even without Barack Obama on the ballot.</p><p>About two-thirds of black adults in four sta...

In DC, blacks were crucial to gay marriage debate

2010-03-05T00:00:14Z

<div id="subtitle">In DC gay marriage debate, message focused on references to civil rights, interracial marriage</div><div><p>Gay and lesbian couples will soon be able to marry in Washington, but the debate over same-sex marriage has sounded different here, with references to interracial marriage and Martin Luther King.</p><p&...

Two Prominent New York Politicians With Harlem Roots Entrenched In Scandal

2010-03-04T12:32:37Z

NEW YORK - MARCH 04: A woman walks by a mural of legendary African American political activist and Harlem resident Malcolm X on March 4, 2010 in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Harlem, the legendary epicenter of black political culture in Sandra Bullock arrives at the 41st NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

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PBS host Smiley calls meeting to urge black agenda

2010-03-03T15:00:59Z

<div id="subtitle">PBS host Tavis Smiley calls meeting in response to debate over the need for a 'black agenda'</div><div><p>Two months after ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, Tavis Smiley is gathering African-American advocates to press the case for a "black agenda."</p><p>The decision was motivated by what Smiley called recent statements from some black leaders downplaying the need ...

naacp image awards arrivals 4

2010-02-28T18:31:13Z

Jesse Williams 41st NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium - Arrivals Los Angeles, California - 26.02.10

naacp image awards arrivals

2010-02-27T18:15:54Z

Katarina Graham 41st NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium - Arrivals Los Angeles, California - 26.02.10

41st NAACP Image Awards - Backstage And Audience

2010-02-26T22:30:51Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Musician Carlos Santana (L) and actor Morgan Freeman backstage during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Ange...

41st NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet

2010-02-26T22:30:49Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actresses Sandra Bullock (L) and Gabourey Sidibe arrive at the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles,

41st NAACP Image Awards - Show

2010-02-26T22:00:37Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) Actresses Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton and director Lee Daniels accept the Outstanding Motion Picture Award for "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" onstage during the 41st LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Demetria McKinney and producer Roger M. Bobb poses in the press room during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, C...

41st NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals

2010-02-26T21:46:05Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Denise Burse arrives at the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/

Woes of governor, Rangel mark end of Harlem 4 era

2010-02-26T16:16:14Z

<div id="subtitle">4 who led Harlem in political heyday fading with blows to local elites Paterson, Rangel</div><div><p>They ran the city, represented Malcolm X and were black pioneers who put Harlem on the political map. The "Gang of Four" were kingmakers who built Harlem's political dynasty into an empire. But with high-profile body blows this week to one member and the son of ...

Obama recognizes historically black colleges

2010-02-26T14:31:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Obama strengthens White House initiative on historically black colleges</div><div><p>President Barack Obama has signed an executive order strengthening the long-standing White House initiative on historically black colleges and universities.</p><p>Obama says these schools have felt the pain of the recession most acutely becau...

Online debate rages over white group's step win

2010-02-26T12:31:04Z

<div id="subtitle">White group's step show win causes fiery debate over integration of traditional black activity</div><div><p>Visit any of the nation's more than 100 historically black colleges or universities and you'll see clusters of men and women engaged in the rhythmic clapping and foot stomping routines known in black Greek circles as "stepping."</p><p>Now a white Arkansas team's win in an President Barack Obama plans to highlight the role historically black colleges have played in America's educational system.</p><p>Obama will speak about that role and sign an executive order for the NAACP elects 44-year-old health care executive Roslyn Brock as its youngest board chairman</div><div><p>The NAACP elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman Saturday, continuing a youth movement for the nation's oldest civil rights organization.</p><p>Roslyn M. Brock, 44, was chosen to succeed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is sponsoring a bill that would help fight against HIV/AIDS in African American communities</div><div><p> <p>New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is sponsoring a bill that would help fight against HIV/AIDS in African American communities.</p> <p>Gillibrand introduced her 'Nation...

Controversial Ga. billboards link abortion, race

2010-02-22T09:34:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Controversial Ga. billboard campaign links abortion to race, says black children 'endangered'</div><div><p>The message on dozens of billboards across the city is provocative: Black children are an "endangered species."</p><p>The eyebrow-raising ads featuring a young black child are an effort by the anti-abortion movement to use race to rally support within the black community. The reaction from...

Saints, parades overshadow New Orleans mayor race

2010-02-22T11:17:12Z

<div><p>Jubilant crowds are flocking to New Orleans this weekend for Carnival parades and to celebrate the Saints' first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Oh, and then there's the little matter of picking someone to lead the city once Mayor Ray Nagin, the political face of Katrina-battered New Orl...

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