08/18/2012 - 16:09
As San Francisco marks the 161st anniversary of the America's Cup, an much more important anniversary is taking place at the same time. The 160th anniversary of First A.M.E. Zion Church, the same week as the preliminary races, has gotten far less attention.
It is one of five African-American organizations founded in 1852 with strong ties to the National Underground Railroad. The first celebration of First A.M.E. Zion's 160th anniversary welcomes fellow churches in the California Conference of A.M.E. Zion Churches at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 in the church at 2159 Golden Gate Ave. (at Masonic). The following Sunday, it is joined by Third Baptist Church and Bethel A.M.E., also founded in 1852, also at 3 p.m.
08/16/2012 - 01:36
During National Black Business Month in August, begin by making a commitment that you will prepare your own list to visit at least one black-owned business each day of the month because your traffic brings more revenue and sorely needed new jobs. We offer these suggestions for local options on the nationwide 31 Ways 31 Days list. Black Money Los Angeles will provide check-in codes at some of the locations listed so new visitors can check in with their cell phones to register their support of black-owned businesses.
08/15/2012 - 17:02
WASHINGTON -- On August 28, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will celebrate its one year anniversary being open to the public.To mark this occasion, the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. invites the public to join them as they celebrate this anniversary. This historic memorial was officially opened in August 2011 and was formally dedicated by President Obama on October 16, 2011.
08/15/2012 - 02:08
During National Black Business Month in August, begin by making a commitment that you will prepare your own list to visit at least one black-owned business each day of the month because your traffic brings more revenue and sorely needed new jobs. We offer these suggestions for local options on the nationwide 31 Ways 31 Days list. Black Money Texas will provide check-in codes at some of the locations listed so new visitors can check in with their cell phones to register their support of black-owned businesses.
08/11/2012 - 01:52
During National Black Business Month in August, begin by making a commitment that you will prepare your own list to visit at least one black-owned business each day of the month because your traffic brings more revenue and sorely needed new jobs. We offer these suggestions for local options on the nationwide 31 Ways 31 Days list. Black Money Miami will provide check-in codes at some of the locations listed so new visitors can check in with their cell phones to register their support of black-owned businesses.
08/10/2012 - 16:10
WASHINGTON -- Dr. Deborah J. Jackson of the National Science Foundation will describe the monumental scientific legacy of the late Dr. Robert Lawrence Thornton during LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE: The Lasers of Dr. Robert Lawrence Thornton Friday, Aug. 17 at the African-American Civil War Museum at 2 p.m.
08/07/2012 - 16:01
During National Black Business Month in August, begin by making a commitment that you will prepare your own list to visit at least one black-owned business each day of the month because your traffic brings more revenue and sorely needed new jobs. We offer these suggestions for local options on the nationwide 31 Ways 31 Days list. Black Money Chicago will provide check-in codes at some of the locations listed so new visitors can check in with their cell phones to register their support of black-owned businesses.
08/07/2012 - 15:39
FAIRLAWN, VA -- Tia Norfleet, the first and only African American female licensed by NASCAR, made her debut at the Motor Mile Speedway here August 4. No one was prouder than her father, former stock car and drag racer Bobby Norfleet.
On WOLD-AM Baltimore Tuesday, Bobby Norfleet recalled allowing Tia to drive when she was nine years old. "Back then, she was into judo. Before a match, I would tell her I'll let you drive if you win. She won everytime."
Now the Tia Norfleet team employs 20, including aeronautical and mechanical engineers. "It's not pulling an engine under a tree any more," said Bobby Norfleet.
