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Pullman Porters: Ambassadors of Railroad’s Golden Era
Written on 27 Feb, 2009 at 17:51 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 2,378 times times | 4 Comments
Pullman porters, who wore dignified uniforms, traveled cross country, and met celebrities and dignitaries, seemed to live glamorous lives. They often transported black newspapers to areas where black media wasn’t available and were held in high esteem in the black... (Continue reading)
Warmed-over Myths of Black Wealth
Written on 27 Feb, 2009 at 0:10 in Arts & Culture, Blogs | viewed viewed 7,747 times times | 39 Comments
It’s 2009 and a black man is President of the United States of America. So why is CNBC still programming like it’s 1989 and the only way black Americans can hope to achieve wealth is via a sports contract... (Continue reading)
Duke Ellington Honored on D.C. Quarter
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 14:31 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 1,088 times times | 1 Comment
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington has done something that no other African American has ever done. The jazz legend became the first to appear solo on circulating U.S. currency today when the U.S. Mint unveiled his image on the new District... (Continue reading)
Disney Unveils Its First Black Princess
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 12:05 in Arts & Culture, Women of Power Articles | viewed viewed 6,243 times times | 15 Comments
Playing princess is something shared by little girls around the world. But until recently, the most recognizable princesses worldwide featured in the Disney Co. franchise did not include one that modeled the skin, hair, and facial features associated with women... (Continue reading)
Top Blacks in Fashion
Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 17:17 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 5,133 times times | 13 Comments
For Fashion Week, Tracy Reese will present a collection described as “eclectic,” inspired by the works of Vuillard, Van Gogh, and Modigliani. BlackEnterprise.com got a chance to catch a break with her in the hustle and bustle of preparation to... (Continue reading)
NAACP Celebrates 100 Years with Focus on Human Rights
Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 16:51 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 557 times times | 0 Comments
As the NAACP embarks on its 100th anniversary, the organization and America stands on the cusp of a new era. As the nation’s first African American president takes the reins with a promise to lead the country in the right... (Continue reading)
Russell L. Goings Keeps Us Coming Back
Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 9:51 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 1,576 times times | 3 Comments
On Oct. 16, 1995, when scores of black men gathered on the lawn of the Washington Mall for the Million Man March, Russell L. Goings sat down to write an epic poem, The Children of Children Keep Coming. It was... (Continue reading)
Online Lesson Plans Make Black History Interactive
Written on 10 Feb, 2009 at 17:13 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 1,224 times times | 2 Comments
Black History Month holds special meaning for many Americans this year as the world watches history unfold. The election of the nation’s first black president, Barack Obama, has many young black students taking a special interest in politics and their... (Continue reading)
Blacks in the Arts: Doing the Work
Written on 4 Feb, 2009 at 13:42 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 1,180 times times | 5 Comments
Artist Phoebe Beasley, who has been a noteworthy presence in the art community for several decades, was once a senior advertising account executive at a Los Angeles radio station. Using creativity and sales savvy from her media days, Beasley has... (Continue reading)
‘Becoming American’
Written on 2 Feb, 2009 at 11:51 in Arts & Culture | viewed viewed 345 times times | 1 Comment
For Howard Dodson, one of the foremost experts on African American history, the election of President Barack Obama was not just a momentous occasion for blacks in America, but for people throughout the entire African diaspora.... (Continue reading)
