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Black Journalists name Roland Martin NABJ Journalist of the Year 2013

affrodite — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:21:53 +0000

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today that Roland S. Martin, nationally syndicated columnist, television host, and radio and television commentator, is to receive the organization's Journalist of the Year award.

Myth Bustin’: Grenada underwater sculpture is NOT a tribute to Middle Passage

affrodite — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:13:52 +0000

I consider myself someone who doesn't fall for viral online rumors easily, but it seemed so natural to believe that Jason DeCaire Taylor's "Vicissitudes" sculpture in Grenada was a tribute to the Middle Passage...In actuality, both descriptions for Jason deCaire Taylor's Vicissitudes sculpture are false

Loretta is divine in Robert Townsend’s ‘In the Hive’

affrodite — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:49:43 +0000

A great story translated into an OK film, "In the Hive" is the first Robert Townsend flick that I've seen since the early 90s. Nonetheless, it's worth supporting in the theaters for three reasons...Loretta Devine...Michael Clarke Duncan...Jonathan "Lil J" McDaniel

Feb 7, 2013: 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

affrodite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:46:51 +0000

Today marks the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) in the US...This year's theme is "I Am My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper: Fight HIV/AIDS"

Documentary Channel to air Janks Morton’s “What Black Men Think” on May 29

affrodite — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:53:29 +0000

Documentary Channel (DOC) is proud to announce the US television premiere of director Janks Morton's award-winning documentary film "What Black Men Think" on Tuesday, May 29 (8p ET/PT)..."What Black Men Think" is an eye-opening look at the race issues that are still very prevalent in the United States today.

Dr. Sherle Boone argues African Americans share more than psychological connections to White Americans than other Blacks in new book

affrodite — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:46:32 +0000

In his new book, "Meanings Beneath the Skin: The Evolution of African Americans," psychology professor and African American scholar, Sherle Boone, argues the psychological make-up of African Americans is more closely aligned to White Americans than blacks originally from countries other than the United States.

New CDC Campaign Aims to Stem HIV Crisis Among Black Women

affrodite — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:21:12 +0000

To combat the high toll of HIV and AIDS among black women in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today launched Take Charge. Take the Test., a new campaign to increase HIV testing and awareness among African-American women. The campaign – which features advertising, a website and community outreach – is being launched in conjunction with National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in 10 cities where black women are especially hard-hit by the disease

Statement from CDC’s Dr. Kevin Fenton on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2012

affrodite — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:01 +0000

In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, talks about the HIV/AIDS among African Americans and what steps can be taken on the national, state, local, and individual levels to address this epidemic.

Black Celebrities Unite in Response to AIDS on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2012

affrodite — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:37:58 +0000

New Greater Than AIDS PSAs and Social Media Messages Mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7)

Alumni Roundup launches new web series ‘Leaving Home: An HBCU Story’

affrodite — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:44:58 +0000

“Leaving Home: An HBCU Story” is a brainchild of Rustin “Roundup Russy” Moore that began as a Kickstarter film project entitled “First 48: HBCU Edition”..“I wanted to bring the HBCU experience to children who may not have the opportunity to go on HBCU tours. I think it will also be a resource to parents to ease their concerns of sending their child off to school at one of our sacred institutions.