BLOOM youth Lazarrius Taylor and actor/BLOOM Spokesperson Larenz Tate(Photo Courtesy of Mary Cotwright)  Actor and BLOOM spokesperson Larenz Tate...

  Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of the RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television, attended the 18th annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Read More...

This undated photo provided on Sunday, June 9, 2013, by the Santa Monica Police Department shows John Zawahri, 23, who police have identified as the...

Team: Superior Grocers  For the past 31 years walkers have rallied in support of UNCF’s Walk for Education. Hundreds of walkers joined in support...

Mayor Elect Garcetti  embraces African Americans, clergy during tour Two and a half weeks after his convincing victory to become the next mayor of...

People shout out against the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act in the hall outside the House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington,...

Newark Mayor Cory Booker delivers the main address during Class Day for Yale seniors at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP...

  Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, 2005, causing billions of dollars of damage and a death toll in the thousands. (Photo courtesy...

When their schools are near fast-food restaurants, black and Hispanic adolescents are more likely to be overweight and receive less benefit from exercise...

In this image taken from video provided by WSB-TV, people stand near the location of a knocked-over monument dedicated to Melvinia Shields, the great-great-great...

Battling a lung infection, former South African President Nelson Mandela was rushed to the hospital in the early morning hours after his condition significantly...

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last...

REFLECTIONS: Malcolm Lateef Shabazz, stands next to a painting of his late grandfather at the Sentinel offices. Shabazz was slain on May 9 after...

      Photo courtesy of @Malcolm71084 twitter photo   Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X, killed   Special to the NNPA from the Amsterdam...

Vogue Netherlands (Courtesy Photo) The fashion community is in an uproar over Vogue Netherlands’ attempt to pay homage to Black icons in a feature...

“Doing The Best I Can” delves into the lives of poor men who have children outside of marriage and their “New Package Deals” ‑ the...

    Legendary old school rapper Kurtis Blow will be the featured performer at premier of an explosive documentary ‘Have You Seen My Father’ hosted...

  Meet Adrian Battle Adrian Battle attended last year’s StarQuest auditions on a whim. His roommate mentioned the try outs to him the day before...

BET EXPERIENCE fan fest June 28-30 BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE is set for June 28 -30. It will be a weekend event, Friday-Sunday.  For the first time...

 
After a two year hiatus the R&B singer is back on the scene with new music, a book, and plenty of cool tattoos.   It’s a particularly...

Ellis Salahuddin (25) is pictured here with Gardena Serra's Southern Section Division 4AA   Gardena Serra point guard Ellis Salahuddin, who was a...

Bowen did not have much of a father figure growing up, but he made sure that his four children did.     Matt Bowen Sr. is on the sidelines of every...

Over 1,100 athletes competed at Long Beach State, and over 7,000 athletes from 170 countries will be on hand when the Special Olympics World Games comes...

Richard Williams told people his young  daughter would be better than Venus     It was just a normal humid day on the family estate in Palm Beach...

There are no excuses at the Drew League.  The talent level is so great that everybody has to show up and play hard or get embarrassed.  Photo by Jason...

A multitude of joyous well-wishers celebrated a key milestone in the legacy of Transfiguration Catholic Elementary School when the esteemed Leimert Park...

The 28th Annual Heritage Music Foundation Gospel Music Conference and Expo, hosted by Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux, opens Wednesday, June 26 through...

Ushers, nurses and hospitality workers throughout California will gather for the 72nd Annual State Ushers’ Convention starting Tuesday, June 25 through...

Men take center stage with a weekend of activities at New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 402 East El Segundo Boulevard in Los Angeles. “To...

Continuing his scholarly trek from 2012, eight-year-old Joshua Apparicio-Swain has earned more awards for his educational achievements. Last week, he...

  WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency that enforces federal employment discrimination laws, filed lawsuits...

We are all busy and have a long list of “things to do” that we keep putting off.  One of those “things” that should be done periodically is...

Picks Up Where Public Education Failed By Providing Free Teleconference Tyrone Jackson “The Wealthy Investor” prides himself on educating the...

Leading public affairs expert and human rights advocate, Lamell McMorris, has been appointed Chairman of the National Diversity Advisory Council (NDAC)...

Sex. For most Californians, sex is a private matter between consenting partners. But what about when your job is to be filmed having sex? Adult film...

Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) has helped secure $5 million to increase funding for science research at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)...

    When their schools are near fast-food restaurants, black and Hispanic adolescents are more likely to be overweight and receive less benefit...

  The Graduates of 2013! Master of Ceremonies for the evening, KTLA 5 Morning News Co-Anchor, Chris Schauble The Department of Children and Family...

There has been increased attention in recent years to the problems associated with excesses in alcohol consumption. From college...

KHOCOLATE  KEEPSAKES KORNER…PARENTING TIPS By: Carliss R. McGhee   GRATITUDE Thanksgiving may be the holiday that most nutritionist could do...

  “The Ladera Music Academy opened its doors in April 2013 at 4912 W Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90056 and is already creating a buzz,” said an...

  Shoe Stop Thrift Store owners Evelyn Brinson and Shonese Love started their store on faith. This store aims to do much more than sell affordable...

  Playboy Jazz Festival presents 1+ One Featuring Patrice Rushen and Ndugu Chancler in free Baldwin Hills Concert “Let the good times roll… and...

  West Athens Garden will provide the surrounding communities with better choices in food and provide better access for local families. West Athens...