5 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 marked the 18th Anniversary of the Million Man March. Over 2 million Black Men made the pilgrimage to Washington D.C.in 1995, 90,000 of which hailed from Atlanta, Georgia. They were called by The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan for a day of Purpose, Reconciliation & Atonement. Such a historical event as this has […]
In honor of Black History Month, photographer Unique Jones created the “Because of Them, We Can” project to “empower and excite young people about their history and their future in a creative and yet relatable way.” SOURCE RELATED::The Wackiest Women Of Dating Shows Of All Time RELATED::Top Moments In Black History: Disney Introduces 1st African-American […]
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others will undoubtedly make you angry and/or sad. Either way, here’s to the last 12 years of our living history. Enjoy! Moment: Serena Williams Sets Record After Reclaiming No. 1 Women’s […]
In 1963, Poitier became the first black person to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Lilies of the Field. The significance of this achievement was later bolstered in 1967 when he starred in three successful films: To Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who’s Coming […]
Celebrate “Black History Month” with the Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church 11310 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington MD 20744 on February 23, 2013 @ 4:00pm. A “Dr. Martin Luther King” Speech Contest to celebrate, commemorate, and remember the dream. A creative expression and interpretation of Martin Luther King’s speeches presented by contestants ages 13- […]
Celebrate “Black History Month” with the Breath of Life Seventh-day Adventist Church 11310 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington MD 20744 on February 23, 2013 @ 4:00pm. A “Dr. Martin Luther King” Speech Contest to celebrate, commemorate, and remember the dream. A creative expression and interpretation of Martin Luther King’s speeches presented by contestants ages 13- […]
“The Dream Moving Forward” Inaugural Celebration with Patti Labelle and Angela Bassett honoring President Barack Obama and the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Who: Patti Labelle, Angela Bassett, Cicely Tyson, Hill Harper, Dick Gregory, Omarosa Manigault (Celebrity Apprentice), Roc Newman, The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, esteemed dignitaries, prominent celebrities, performers and influential […]
The black community has long had a love-hate relationship with the Academy Awards. Hollywood’s highest honors have only recently started to become more inclusive and even still, the black performances they’ve chosen to recognize are often polarizing and controversial. Hattie McDaniel famously won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as ‘Mammy’ in […]
Ester Dean The Firework Culture Katy Perry, Rihanna, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Ciara, and R. Kelly can all thank Ester Dean for their chart topping success. The Oklahoma native’s song writing resume reads like a who’s who of music’s A-list. After relocating to Atlanta, Dean teamed up with producer Polow da Don, Zone4Inc., and […]
The Love and Laughter Tour hit Columbus again and Magic 106.3 gave a lucky fan an experience of a lifetime. Check out the footage from all the singers and comedians. Including Keith Sweat, T.K. Kirkland, and Columbus’ very own Kim Joyce. This just goes to show what can happen if you join The Magic Life. […]