Honoring the first African-American aviators - msnbc.com
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 Evening Standard | Honoring the first African-American aviators msnbc.com The critically-acclaimed movie, “Red Tails,” which is produced by George Lucas and tells the story of the Tuskegee airman – the first African-American aviators to serve in the armed forces, is being released on DVD and Blu-Ray Tuesday. 'Red Tails,' 'The Secret World of Arietty' on DVD 'Red Tails' on DVD: George Lucas on making a 'real dogfight movie' --EXCLUSIVE ... DVD previews: New and upcoming DVD releases |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:18:53 AM
Black pastors bash NAACP for endorsing gay marriage - Daily Caller
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 Daily Mail | Black pastors bash NAACP for endorsing gay marriage Daily Caller By Meagan Clark - The Daily Caller The Coalition of African American Pastors announced Tuesday that it does not agree with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's decision to endorse the legalization of same-sex marriage. Eugene Robinson: Gay marriage stance important step for NAACP |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:18:53 AM
Report reveals challenges facing African American boys in Oakland schools - San Jose Mercury News
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Report reveals challenges facing African American boys in Oakland schools San Jose Mercury News The disproportionately poor outcomes of Oakland's African-American students -- and in particular, its boys -- has been a long-standing challenge in the school district. Superintendent Tony Smith in 2010 used private funding to create a small office, ... Study shows black youths more likely to be suspended |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:18:53 AM
Blacks, Gays And The Church: A Complex Relationship - NPR
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Blacks, Gays And The Church: A Complex Relationship NPR by Corey Dade Fairly or not, African-Americans have become the public face of resistance to same-sex marriage, owing to their religious beliefs and the outspoken opposition of many black pastors. Yet the presence of gays and lesbians in black churches ... |
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Montclair's African American Heritage Day is set for June 2 - NorthJersey.com
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 NorthJersey.com | Montclair's African American Heritage Day is set for June 2 NorthJersey.com The 23rd annual Montclair African American Heritage Parade and Festival will return on Saturday, June 2, with music, entertainment, community spirit, food and fun for the children. John Knox of Montclair, a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, ... NJ's African American Heritage Festival! |
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Black Church Barrios: African American Churches Adapt To Latino Neighbors - Huffington Post
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Black Church Barrios: African American Churches Adapt To Latino Neighbors Huffington Post Decades ago, members of the predominantly black congregation lived nearby and walked to services. Today the church is a commuter congregation--its black members no longer live in the neighborhood, which, like the rest of once-black South Los Angeles, ... |
Published on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 12:18:53 AM
NAACP links campaign for gay rights to African-American struggle - The Seattle Times
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 MyFox Memphis | NAACP links campaign for gay rights to African-American struggle The Seattle Times Members of the NAACP blundered badly when they “link the campaign for gay rights to the epic African-American struggle for freedom and justice.” [“Welcome back to the fight, NAACP,” Opinion, May 22.] Indeed, they neglect the fundamental difference ... Pine Bluff Pastor Blasts NAACP Over Gay Marriage |
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