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Trayvon Martin’s Parents Considering Run for Public Office

*Trayvon Martin’s parents are reportedly considering a run for public office because they want to be “a part of the change” this country needs. Martin...

Chance the Rapper ‘Frustrated’ After Meeting With Gov. About Funding Chicago Public Schools (Watch)

*Chance the Rapper met with Illinois' Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner at the Thompson Center Friday morning to discuss funding for Chicago Public Schools, which is...

Proposition H: Will Lion’s Share of Funds go to Affordable Housing Developers?

*Los Angeles, CA – If passed, Proposition H will generate a projected revenue of 3.55 billion dollars over a period of 10 years. What’s disturbing...

Chance the Rapper to Meet with Illinois Gov to Discuss Education Funding

*Chance the Rapper plans to meet this week with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to discuss funding education in Chicago. The Windy City artist, born Chancelor...

African American Village Summit Returns to Riverside County

*The Inland Empire African American Village Summit returns again this year for an impactful discussion about the direction of our youth. This summit will...

Actress America Ferrera Joins the Women’s March on Washinton Artist Table

*The Women’s March on Washington announced actress America Ferrera, along with a growing list of celebrities have joined the March’s Artist Table. More than...

Steve Harvey Releases Statement on Trump Meeting: ‘I Would Sit With Him Anytime’

*Steve Harvey has released a statement further explaining his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on Friday. As previously reported, the “Family Feud” and daytime talk...

Black Hollywood Unites for Change Initiative – Go Vote! Nov. 8

*Members of Black Hollywood came together to launch a Public Service Announcement urging people of color to Go Vote - Go out and vote on...

Hillary Clinton Set to Speak on ‘Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell’

*Former Secretary of State and current Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is set to speak to inspirational recording artist and radio host Erica Campbell...

Message to Those Voting ‘Third Party’ — Put Your Big Boy/Girl Pants On! (Video)

*So you think you're doing something special? Out of the box rebellious? Or even cute as you head to the polls and vote third...

Pro Bono Family Law Services to Serve Low Income Families

*Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center will join with Jenesse Center, Inc. at Jenesse’s South Los Angeles location to hold the “Unite for Families”...

NAACP Ratifies Charter School Expansion Resolution

*Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Board of Directors ratified a resolution Saturday adopted by delegates at its...

Critics Blast Harlem Pastor Dr. James David Manning Over Signs Protesting Gay Marriage

*It's been over a year now, but he's still not over it. Dr. James David Manning is not making many new friends over his...

Tavis Smiley Reports on Raising the Minimum Wage to $15

*Tavis Smiley --This election year, one of the hot button issues is the minimum wage. The "Fight for Fifteen," as it is called, began...

Heartbreaking: Sobbing Girl, 9, Scolds Charlotte City Council: ‘I Can’t Stand How We’re Treated’ (Watch)

*During a city council open forum in Charlotte, North Carolina, 9-year-old Zianna Oliphant tearfully begged for an end to the violence and discrimination African...

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