Writer Chinua Achebe Honored in Nigeria Funeral
Hundreds attended writer Chinua Achebe's funeral among the rolling hills of his eastern Nigeria hom...
South Africa Tackles Rising Unemployment
Although South Africa has received glowing praise for its economic growth and the rise of a Black m...
LL Cool J Tackles Racism on New Country Song
Uncle L teams with Brad Paisley for "Accidental Racist."...
LL Cool J Explains "Accidental Racist"
Country star Brad Paisley and the legendary rapper defend the controversial song....
Obama Speech Sets Stage for Looming Policy Fights
President Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the co...
Transcript: President Obama's State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address, the president said the economy is stronger than when he took off...
Poll Problems Reported Around the Country
From blatant voter suppression and court battles to official hiccups and mistakes, this election is...
In Video, Romney Writes Off Obama Supporters as Freeloaders
In a leaked video, Mitt Romney says supporters of President Obama feel entitled to government care....
U.S. Troops Now in 4 African Countries to Fight LRA
U.S. troops helping in the fight against a brutal rebel group called the Lord's Resistance Army are...
Mother of Slain U.K. Teen Stephen Lawrence Alleges Widespread Racism
Doreen Lawrence says government officials are missing critical chances to address the country’s rac...
Assata Shakur Named a Most Wanted Terrorist
Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper, is the first woman on the F...
Commentary: Congress Honors Four Little Black Girls and American Resolve
The House of Representatives voted to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the girls killed in the...
Runner Without Country to Compete at Olympics
Despite having no passport and officially no country — and at one time very little hope — 28-year-o...
Charley Pride Takes His Place in History
The Smithsonian’s upcoming African-American history museum will include donated items from Charley ...
In Nashville, a Country Club’s Changing Colors
A 100-year-old golf and tennis club in Tennessee is considering letting in its first Black member. ...
Watch The Throne Tops iTunes in 23 Countries
After its digital debut the Jay-Z/Kanye West collabo album is an international hit....
B.o.B. Sets Sights on Country Album
The multi-talented rapper considers switching gears musically....
Commentary: The Country Finally Focuses on Voting Rights Protection
In South Carolina, the nation's attention is focused on the Republican primary, but the call for vo...
Murder Rates Drop Across the Country
As the year comes to a close, homicide statistics continue to be released and some cities are hitti...
I Pledge Allegiance to a Country That Doesn’t Fight for Liberty and Justice for All?
Troy Davis may be physically dead, but his legacy to end the death penalty will live on....
