From the beginnings of the United States, African-Americans served in the Army and Navy, but were denied the opportunity to serve in the Marine Corps.  In the darkest days of World War II, in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered that African-Americans be allowed to serve in the Marines.  But those initial Marine recruits weren’t allowed […]

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This is an exciting time in Beverly Crawford‘s life with the release of her seventh album “Thank You For All You’ve Done.” But in the…

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Friday on “NewsOne Now,” host Roland Martin learned a few tips for barbecue perfection from the guys at Henry’s Soul Cafe in D.C. With Memorial…

Yesterday, Pennsylvania became the latest state to rid itself of its ban on same sex marriage. Days prior, Oregon also struck down its ban. Today,…

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May is National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that effects lots of African Americans. Health and wellness advocate M Gadsden-Williams and Dr.…

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A California history teacher’s decision to dress as Trayvon Martin for his school’s yearbook photo has drawn a mixed reaction, KTUV reports. RELATED: Ben Carson…

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News research from the Wes Coast finds that drivers show a clear racial bias against black pedestrians, failing to yield for them at crosswalks. Seems like…

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