Archives: 2011 January
U.S. Education Secretary: We need more Black men in classrooms – ajc.com
January 31st, 2011, Comments Off
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In a phone interview Friday, Duncan said the nation’s teacher workforce does not reflect the diversity of its student when only one in 50 teachers is a black male. “This is a national problem,” he said, “and one in which most schools of education have not shown leadership or foresight.” Click here [...]
Top Black News Headlines – January 31, 2011
January 31st, 2011, Comments Off
U.S. Education Secretary: We need more Black men in classrooms Egypt puts President Obama in diplomatic bind Will Obama go down in history as the president who lost Egypt? Hundreds of South Africans pray for Mandela at church Bishop Eddie Long makes YouTube appeal to help members Sudan demands end to U.S. sanctions after referendum [...]
President Obama: Will not refight battle over healthcare law – reuters.com
January 30th, 2011, Comments Off
Reuters President Barack Obama said on Friday his healthcare overhaul is an important part of efforts to cut the budget deficit and insisted he will not “refight” the battle to pass the law. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Submit Press Release Tweet
Top Black News Headlines – January 30, 2011
January 30th, 2011, Comments Off
NBC news boss calls evening anchor of color ‘inevitable’ 2011 Trumpet Awards honor Liggins, Sharpton, Holder Chaos erupts at funeral of Ugandan gay rights activist Black teenager instructed to sing ‘traditional’ national anthem Chris Brown wants Rihanna restraining order modified Buildings burn, death toll mounts in central Nigeria Hillary Clinton to visit Haiti to discuss [...]
Eddie Long warmly received by spiritual leaders – ajc.com
January 29th, 2011, Comments Off
The The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “In the midst of adversity right now, we’re praying for him and we love him,” radio personality Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey said as he introduced Long, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Submit Press Release Tweet
Top Black News Headlines – January 29, 2011
January 29th, 2011, Comments Off
OWN completing its one-month anniversary South Africans to light candles in support of Mandela Rep. Jim Moran: Racism fueled Democrats’ midterm losses TNT apologizes for Tracy Morgan’s comments on Palin Atlanta cops accused of fondling men during traffic stop Taraji P Henson: I just want a good guy -video President Obama: Uganda must find, punish [...]
Top Black News Headlines – January 28, 2011
January 28th, 2011, Comments Off
Valerie Jarrett: President Obama focused on Black progress Nelson Mandela ‘leaving hospital’ in South Africa Ohio mom released early from jail in school residency case Mary Harvey’s former assistant refutes YouTube accusations Study: Gene protects some African Americans from heart disease Taraji P. Henson chooses nudity over fur Southern Sudan open for business McMillan: ‘The [...]
Ohio mom released early from jail in school residency case – ohio.com
January 28th, 2011, Comments Off
The Akron Beacon Journal Kelley Williams-Bolar was released from the Summit County Jail Wednesday morning after serving all but one day of a 10-day jail sentence for improperly enrolling her children in Copley-Fairlawn schools. Click here to read more BR:Top Headlines | Submit Press Release Tweet
NAACP Leadership Responds to State of Union Address
January 27th, 2011, Comments Off
Tweet Washington, DC, January 27, 2011 /The Black Report/ – Yesterday, leaders of the NAACP responded to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: NAACP Chairman of the Board of Directors Roslyn M. Brock: “President Obama gave a broad, far-reaching vision for the future and stressed that the deliberations about how to move this country [...]
