Poets speak about progress in the recession
VIDEO - Progress in the Recession is an event coordinated by New York barber Denny Moe where men and women come out to perform spoken word...
South African girls learn to cover World Cup
Global Girl Media, an educational nonprofit founded in January 2009, aims to use the games to empower young women by teaching them about digital media...
Smithsonian to launch 'Save Our African-American Treasures' series
ATLANTA (AP) - Years after author Alex Haley first encouraged blacks to research their roots, many are digging into attics and garages to find the rest of their history...
SXSW shows why it's a good time for black alternative music
OPINION - The fact is that across the country, black artists are making music that doesn't fit neatly into the either/or boxes of hip hop and R&B...
Certain carnival dances said to come from the days of slavery
There is in each of us a mystic fascination for the raw, primal carnal energy and its mesmeric tribal rhythm and dance. It takes us in its flood, and swells your soul with an ancient call.
Smithsonian receives rare Harriet Tubman items
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tourists and history buffs will be able to see some rare, personal belongings of abolitionist Harriet Tubman when a museum of African-American history opens on the National Mall...
Selma, a town rich with history, seeks new legacy (VIDEO)
VIDEO - Take a ride down Broad Street in Selma, and history will greet you nearly every block...
Surviving the airport with kids: how to handle family travel
By Carrie Calzaretta
You’ve spent countless hours preparing the family for the big day, and it has finally arrived. You’ve packed wisely (an…
'Black Ski' gets a lift from the First Family
From Ebony/Jet Magazine - For years, skiing has been largely considered a 'Whites only' sport, although 'black ski' clubs have been around for over 30 years...
Slideshow: A glimpse of Hawaii's gorgeous landscape
From sunsets and seacoasts, these images will make anyone want to start exploring....
