Estelle honors Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in ‘Conqueror’ tribute video
Estelle released a special tribute video today to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy set to her inspirational single entitled “Conqueror.”
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VIDEO: The Definition of a Black Man (Spoken Word), let’s discuss
A spoken word piece like this is nothing new, but the stereotypes of black man prevail so there is a need to continue to broach the subject until racial profiling, racism, fear, and hate cease to be relevant. Take a look at the spoken word piece and comment with your thoughts.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! 2013 honors black women making an impact, airs on BET
ET has partnered with BLACK GIRLS ROCK! to host an annual awards show honoring black women who have made a positive impact on the world. This year’s awards show will air on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 7pm ET/6pm CT in the US. BET will be rebroadcast the show in the UK an Africa on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8pm GMT.
Feb 7, 2013: 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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”
New CDC Campaign Aims to Stem HIV Crisis Among Black Women
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
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
New Greater Than AIDS PSAs and Social Media Messages Mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7)
Facebook provides first-of-a-kind service to help prevent suicides
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline collaborate with Facebook to help those in crisis
BET Networks Presents the First and Only Interview with Herman Cain, About Black America, in A Half-hour News Documentary
BET Networks brings to air a deeper characterization of one the most controversial black political figures in contemporary America in an exclusive one-on-one interview special “The Curious Case of Citizen Cain” premiering on Thursday, December 8 at 9 PM ET/PT.
Obama brings the euphoria back in Correspondents Dinner and killing of Osama Bin Laden
Obama brings the euphoria back in Correspondents Dinner and killing of Osama Bin Laden. Just when we lost that lovin’ feeling, Obama rises triumphant.
“Today, I Am A Muslim, Too” social media rally supports Times Square event on Sunday, March 6
Community and religious leaders, local officials and celebrities will join together to protest the targeting of American Muslims and Arabs in upcoming congressional hearings in support of equitable civil rights for the Today, I Am a Muslim, Too, rally.
Black AIDS Institute releases 2011 State of AIDS in Black America report
The Black AIDS Institute (“the Institute”), the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused exclusively on the Black community in the US, today released its 2011 State of AIDS in Black America report, “Deciding Moment.” 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the AIDS epidemic in America and presents unique opportunities to curtail the HIV/AIDS pandemic, but key challenges remain to moving forward in the AIDS response in Black America.
2011 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Videos in honor of 2011 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Cleo Manago challenges National Black AIDS Awareness Day
In the Face of National Black AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, Social Architect/Activist/Advocate, Cleo Manago, Challenges the Concept and Reveals “Why African Americans Don’t Prioritize AIDS?
January 2011: Glaucoma Awareness Month
A silent disease is taking away the sight of millions of Americans. It’s called glaucoma and it can slowly reduce eyesight and may cause blindness.
