Monthly Archives: February, 2016

Environment

EarthTalk®: Apple Outsourcing Labor to China?

Kevin Seraaj - February 9, 2016

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that Apple gets around U.S. labor standards and laws by outsourcing production to China? — Josie Walsh, New...

News

Statement: U.N.’s Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

Kevin Seraaj - February 8, 2016

WASHINGTON D.C. (29 January 2016) - The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD) thanks the Government of United States of America...

Entertainment

47th NAACP Image Awards: Michael B. Jordan Entertainer of the Year

Staff Report - February 6, 2016

Last night's 47th NAACP Image Awards was electrifying. The controversy surrounding the Academy Award's apparent decision to ignore the performances of every black performer...

News

Postal Service Celebrates Black History Month with Forever Stamp Honoring Richard Allen

Jasmine Harols - February 5, 2016

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Postal Service today kicked off the national observance of Black History Month with the dedication of a Forever stamp honoring...

Entertainment

Maurice White, Founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, Dead at 74

Staff Report - February 5, 2016

NEW YORK (BNN) -- Maurice White, founder of the legendary nine-piece band Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. White...

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New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation peace

Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security

‘Trauma that echoes across generations’: UN highlights weaponisation of sexual violence

Number of women killed in war doubled in 2023: UN report

Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter and spends heavily in final push

North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout

For Vance at VP debate, facts about Haitians and Black votes don’t matter

Netflix chairman’s donation to Kamala Harris campaign sparks #CancelNetflix boycott

Presidential Debate Disaster: CNN’s Shameful Spectacle

Get out the Vote and We will Win the Election in 2024

COMMENTARY: Drive-in movies

TGR: Overjoyed

Quinn Minute – The truth

Breast cancer deaths continue to fall as new cases rise among young women

Democratic Hopefuls Fault GOP Incumbents for Anti-Abortion Records in Congress

She Was Accused of Murder After Losing Her Pregnancy. SC Woman Now Tells Her Story.

Several Ukrainian cities hit in new wave of Russia missile attacks

Akron to pay $4.8 million to relatives of a Black man killed by police

BREAKING NEWS: Three Former Memphis Officers Convicted in Tyre Nichols’ Fatal Beating

The applicable international human rights laws against human trafficking in Africa

Missouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years

Can We Phase Out Styrofoam?

Solar Power From Orbiting Satellites?

Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds

Independent Women’s Forum Establishes National Energy Appreciation Day

John Amos’ daughter learned the ‘devastating news’ of her father’s death through the media

Kamala Harris reacts to attacks on her race: ‘I don’t listen to it. I’m really clear about who I am’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs impregnated woman after sexual assault, new lawsuit claims

After Georgia Shooting, Students Walk Out Demanding ‘Future Free From Gun Violence’

Monthly Archives: February, 2016

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Local author releases inspiring new children’s book

FAITH LEADERS COMMIT TO 1 MILLION CONVERSATIONS WITH BLACK, LATINO AND FAITH VOTERS THIS FALL

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D.C. Area HBCUs Create Home Base for Student Veterans and Dependents

HBCU Football Roundup: Miles College Clinches Spot in SIAC Title Game

Monumental Continues to Invest in HBCU Sports, Partners with Hampton University