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Jan 15 2015

Forbes reveals which cities have best opportunities for Blacks

A recent article on Forbes.com reveals which of America’s 52 largest metropolitan areas present African-Americans with the best opportunities. In the survey, overwhelmingly the South accounts for 13 of the top 15 metro areas. The article points out three critical factors — homeownership, entrepreneurship, as measured by the self-employment rate, and median household income — that […]

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Jan 14 2015

Attorney General Eric Holder to receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award

Via Press Release – LOS ANGELES, CA (Jan. 14, 2015) – The Honorable, Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr. is set to receive the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the 46th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 6 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed) on TV One, the civil rights organization announced

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Jan 13 2015

NEWS ONE NOW #1 CABLE NEWS SHOW AMONG BLACK VIEWERS IN ITS TIMESLOT

SILVER SPRING, MD – News Release – TV One today announced that News One Now, the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective, finished 2014 as the number one cable news show in its timeslot among all African American

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Jan 9 2015

SELMA: Easily the best depiction of the civil rights movement

“SELMA,” is easily the best depiction of the civil rights movement. David Oyelowo recreates Dr. Kings actions and leadership brilliantly! In her second time playing the role of Coretta Scott King, the film “Boycott” was her first, it’s uncanny how close of a resemblance actress Carmen Ejogo bares to the wife of the late civil rights

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Jan 8 2015

"Blackish' star Anthony Anderson to Host "The 46th NAACP Image Awards'

ANTHONY ANDERSON TO HOST ‘THE 46TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS’ REGINALD HUDLIN AND PHIL GURIN RETURN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Two-Hour Star Studded Special Airs Live on Friday, February 6 on TV One at 9:00 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) One-Hour Pre-Show Airs Live from the Red Carpet at 8:00 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) Via press release

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Jan 8 2015

Recipe: Avocado dip does a body good

After hearing reports which suggest that eating avocados daily can improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight people, we’re guessing it’s safe to say guacamole dip is now considered eating clean. Yes, avocados does a body good! With Super Bowl 2015, and other types of party planning in the works, we invite you to try out

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Jan 7 2015

Paramount Pictures & New York Business leaders offer free Admission to see "SELMA."

HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 7, 2015) – Paramount Pictures announced today that it will partner with African-American business leaders in New York City to offer free admission to the Golden Globe-nominated film “SELMA,” from director Ava DuVernay, to 7th, 8th and 9th grade students in New York City. Inspired by the film’s message of resilience and

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Jan 4 2015

Enthusiastic Sports Journalist Stuart Scott dies at 49

Enthusiastic Sports journalist Stuart Scott died this morning at the age of 49. Scott was diagnosed with cancer in November 2007. Check out ESPN’s obituary and tribute to his life. ESPN2 is currently running its tribute to Scott.

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Jan 2 2015

Film “SELMA” shown for free to the residents of SELMA

HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 1, 2015) – Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announced today that the Golden Globe nominated film “SELMA” from director Ava DuVernay will be shown for free to the town’s citizens at the Selma Walton Theater in the city of Selma, Alabama beginning January 9. “With deep gratitude

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Dec 29 2014

5 black students named Rhodes Scholars

Five black students have been selected as Rhodes Scholars in one of the highest academic achievements for U.S. college students, according to the Rhodes Trust, which administers the program, and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. The 2015 class of Rhodes Scholars was chosen from a pool of 877 students who were endorsed by

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