African-American News

Black women get breast cancer at younger ages, but the new breast-cancer guidelines entirely ignore that fact. This is the very definition of institutionalized racism.

The National Council of Negro Women hosted a Thanksgiving dinner today for senior citizens in the area.

If you were raised in an African-American community, then you're probably very familiar with the notion of "good hair," a term that's generally applied to folks born with wavy locks which are less trouble to take care of than the more tightly-curled or nappy variety.

It's pretty shocking that with so many Black multimillionaires and billionaires in this country this is the first 7 figure gift the NAACP has ever received.

The spread of HIV in Washington has reached severe epidemic proportions with African-Americans bearing the brunt of the rates of infection.

It seems tonight's visit by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright is causing quite a stir in Anne Arundel County.

City Manager Wayne Cauthen didn't have much support in any community . . . Unless we're talking about developers.

The Black Women's Health Imperative finds the recent announcement by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updating its 2002 breast cancer screening recommendations unacceptable.

Here in metro Atlanta, there seems to be a surge in the number of Dominican Beauty salons popping onto the scene.

Allstate honoring four 'Heroes' who best represent the ideals of Dr. King through giving back in their communities.

Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. There are a number of talented local residents who create stunning works of art.

The NAACP, the countrya s oldest and largest civil rights organization, announced this week that acclaimed film director Tyler Perry has donated 1 million dollars, marking the largest gift ever given by an individual, according to a press release sent to the AFRO.

In this part of the WHAS11 series called Black and White in Kentuckiana, we're taking a closer look at the black family and the cycle of single parent homes that's plaguing the black community.

PRINCESS ANNE , Md.- The Somerset branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People met with Somerset County to make final recommendations for the representation of minorities in the workforce and in government.

The employment and wage disparities now widening between Black and White women appear alongside substantial - and possibly increasing - health disparities.

Fifty-five years after its landmark school integration case, the national NAACP is doing some self-examination about its relevancy to members and the communities it represents.

Filmmaker Tyler Perry has donated $1 million to the NAACP to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the civil rights organization.

A higher percentage of Latinos and African Americans in California value college education as a necessary path to success in today's work world, compared to their Asian and white counterparts, according to a recent survey.

While as many as 108 cases remain open with the FBI, they can use the public's help in identifying the victim's next of kin in 33 cases.

There is a saying that claims, "There is no such thing as a no good woman...if so, she was made by a no good man." Well, the publisher of Virtue Today Magazine , feels that both men and women are wounded souls that cause "hurting people to hurt people." The new issue of Virtue Today ordained the "healing issue," provides a healing for just about ...