media
Black TV News
Is America ready for a 24-hour black cable news network?
By George Alexander
April 25, 2008 — Cable and network television news programs have often been chided for their lack of adequate coverage of issues and topics most important to African Americans. That could soon change. Last week, Black Television News Channel (BTNC) announced plans to launch […]
entertainment
Kashif Creates Foundation to Improve Foster Care.»Kashif. He’s known for writing and producing chart-topping hits for Whitney Houston, Kenny G, Dionne Warrick, George Benson, Lil’ Kim, Al Jarreau, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and many other acclaimed recording artists. But Kashif is more than a great musician. He’s also a humanitarian on a mission to raise awareness about foster care, an issue […]
millitary
First Female African-American fighter pilot»
 Meet the Air Force’s first female African-American fighter pilot
Maj. Shawna R. Kimbrell, 555th Fighter Squadron, is the first African-American female fighter pilot in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashley Wood)While most fourth grade girls talk about being a ballerina, veterinarian, doctor or princess, Shawna Rochelle (Ng-A-Qui) Kimbrell, knew she wanted to […]
