Holiday

Via: officialkwanzaawebsite.org  The Greater Houston Area Kwanzaa Planning Committee I am because we are. We are, therefore, I am. Kwanzaa Schedule December 26, 2010 Unity December 26th Umoja Kuhichagulia Self-Determination December 27th Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility December 28th Ujamaa Cooperative Economics December 29th Nia Purpose December 30th Kuumba Creativity December 31st Imani Faith January […]

On Jan1, 1863, The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. abolishing slavery. Slaves in Galvestion were not set free until June 19, 1865.

Sports

Dreams do come true' Lexy Harris’ average of 12 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game last season caught the attention of scouts. Harris, middle, with her mother Jocelyn Harris and father William Harris.

As we approach Easter, I would like to share some history on African American Christians in the Portland community as this particular holiday represents a special time in our culture and our history.

Marvin Sapp's 'Here I Am' hits No. 2 on Billboard top 200, highest position of any Gospel Album

Houston

By: Aswad Walker Via: DefenderNetwork.com Far from Houston’s main shopping haunts and almost hidden from view of motorists traveling along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. between OST and Griggs is a Houston icon that is a mind-blowing revelation for those fortunate enough to find it—the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center and Bookstore. The […]

This is a huge year for South Africa as they prepare for the world cup in June, but today may even be a bigger occasion than the world cup for them. Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.