The election of Barack H. Obama to the office of President of the United States was hailed as a monumental step forward in race relations. His inauguration created what many referred to as a post-racial era in American history. We were finally beyond race! The land of the stars and stripes became a meritocracy. All […]

from: KissRichmond.com Rev Al Sharpton stopped by radio one talk discuss voting with Miss Community Clovia and why we can’t stop the fight now. With a big election year upon us your vote is just as important than is was in 2008. For more news on OBAMA and to stay updated on World and Local […]

CNN’s Kyra Phillips gave a ringing endorsement to a Christian minister and his heterodox views on homosexuality on Monday’s Newsroom. Phillips interviewed televangelist Bishop Carlton Pearson, who, in her words, went “out on a limb…[to] say gays are accepted in heaven,” and concluded the segment by stating how she “respect[s] very much” what he preached […]

Black relationships have been under study and research for the past 35 years. Many African-American studies at university and colleges study the evolution of the relationships among Black families in comparison to other cultures.

Many have been upset with ESSENCE magazine because they hired a white fashion editor. Many believe the magazine is out of touch with black women.  One of them is Melyssa Ford. She is upset at the magazine because of their recent cover and their messages to black women.

Study: Realtor Acts Racist Toward Black Buyers To See What White Buyers Would Do! You will be surprised once you see this video…

An Ohio man has been indicted on a federal hate crimes charge in what authorities say was a racially motivated arson at a church with a mostly black congregation.

This Lady Speaks for Many Black People: “Quite frankly, I’m exhausted. I’m exhausted of defending you, defending your administration, defending the mantle of change that I voted for, and deeply disappointed with where we are right now.“

CNN’s Soledad O’Brien hosts panel discussion on Tom Joyner Cruise for Black in America: Churched. WZAK Hot Links: NEW MUSIC: El Debarge new music “Second Chance” Click Here Kym Sellers’ Cleveland Classic Music Video Playlist Click Here Karen Vaughn’s Working Divas- For the working woman and fulltime diva NEW MUSIC from you favorite artists: Faith […]

Recently I was listening to my boyfriend and his friends discuss the reasons why some of them prefer White women over Black women. Many of their reasons were purely based on superficial factors, which bothered me. It is one thing to date someone because you like them as a person and could care less about […]

A local mental health organization holds a workshop that gives people a hint of what it’s like in the head of someone with mental illness, The group, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Cleveland, recently adapted the session to reach Hispanics — who, along with blacks — often view mental illness as a sign […]

In the black community, the institution of marriage is essentially dead. While marriage in Western developed nations is declining in general, the black community and black women are being disproportionately affected. Unless marriage and family issues receive a higher priority, tackling other major problems, like declining high school graduation rates, will be like treading water […]