Farrakhan to Give Last Major Address This Sunday

“Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is heading into what’s billed as his final major address Sunday, and some Muslims are wondering if the fiery orator - now slowed by poor health - will try to repair old divisions between his movement and mainstream Islam.
“Farrakhan’s scheduled appearance at Ford Field, home of the NFL’s Detroit [...]

What Black America Watches on Television

Source: Black Enterprise
“It’s long been stated that African Americans watch more television on average than others. Well, according to just released projections from Nielsen Media Research, which tracks TV viewing, there will be double-digit growth in TV households among blacks by the year 2050. The study, entitled Projected Estimates of TV Households and Persons 2008-2050, [...]

Music Round-up

What’s new on Rich’s playlist:K-Os, “Atlantis - Hymns for Disco.” Admittedly, I slept on his first CD. This one, on the other hand, shows some growth and has kept my head bobbin for the last two days. In case you’ve never heard of him, K-Os rhymes as well as sings and may be [...]

Americans Differ on Role of Black History Month

Abolitionist Isabella Baumfree aka “Sojourner Truth,” pictured.“I did not run off, for I thought that wicked, but I walked off, believing that to be all right.”
“A poll of almost 10,000 Americans conducted in January shows there is no consensus on the topic of Black History Month. The survey, conducted by MSN and Zogby International, found [...]