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Special To The Black Star News
May 18,2013
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 [Dance Africa] After more than 30 years, DanceAfrica is BAM's longest running program and one of America's largest and most vibrant celebrations of African and African-American dance, music, and culture. Created in 1977 to heighten awareness of African culture, the festival has evolved into a high-spirited celebration that brings the entire community together. Under the artistic direction of Founding Elder Chuck Davis, DanceAfrica features performances by... |
Special To The Black Star News
May 17,2013
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 Mohamad Saleh, third from left, with his poster presentation that took second place at the 21st Annual Statewide CSTEP Conference. [Education] Mohamad Saleh, a student at Touro College of Pharmacy, recently took second place for a poster presentation in biochemistry at the 21st Annual Statewide CSTEP Conference held at Sagamore on the Lake in Bolton Landing, New York. Mr. Saleh’s research, titled “Synthesis of IAPP (12-18)... |
Special To The Black Star News
May 17,2013
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 [Race For City Council] Rev. Conrad B. Tillard's campaign for his bid for Brooklyn’s 36th District City Council seat has raised a total of $13,723, during this two-month filing period the campaign says. Public funds will match $5,945 of that amount through the campaign finance program at a six-to-one ratio. The campaign completed its first filing with the New York City Campaign Finance Board on Wednesday, May 15th. Rev. Tillard wants to succeed Al Vann, who is... |
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Special To The Black Star News
May 17,2013
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 [Education: Lecture] The Malcolm X Museum Presents, The Republication Celebration of the Classic Book, "Memories of a Meeting: Fidel & Malcolm X" By Rosemari Mealy. Sunday May 19, 2013 • 3PM to 6PM. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Malcolm X Blvd & 135th Street • Harlem, NY. A discussion with author, Rosemari Mealy, about the historic October 1960 meeting between Fidel Castro and Malcolm X in the Hotel Theresa that... |
Asta Tall
May 17,2013
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 Akbar Al Baker CEO of Qatar Airways [Education] If we could give 171 million impoverished children access to education we could begin uplifting 12% of the world's population out of poverty. Education also helps reduce the risk of conflict. Education is the key to not only a better life for an individual but for communities both local and global. These were some of the lessons that... |
Joel Simon
May 17,2013
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 [Open Letter] May 16, 2013 Honorable John Kerry U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 We are writing to bring to your attention the deteriorating state of press freedom in Ethiopia, where you will attend this year's African Union Summit. A... |
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Colin Benjamin
May 16,2013
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 Attorney General Eric Holder [Speaking Truth To Power] This week it has been revealed the Justice Department engaged in the surreptitious monitoring of the phone communications of Associated Press (AP) reporters—including obtaining private cellphone numbers —in an apparent attempt to ascertain information on whistleblowers revealing secrets embarrassing to Washington. Is this blatant violation of the press’s First Amendment... |
Frederick B. Hudson
May 16,2013
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 Dr. Kyenge [Comment] In 1933, the writer Arna Bontemps, a fellow member with Langston Hughes of a collection of writers, artists, and musicians history has dubbed "The Harlem Renaissance," in recognition of the creative contributions they offered to the world, penned a moving short story called, "A Summer Tragedy." The piece describes the proud, yet humble attempts of a southern sharecropper, Jeff Patton to dress himself in his... |
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Special To The Black Star News
April 10,2013
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[Policing The Police] Commissioner Ray Kelly shown in picture. NLOA Chairman Anthony Miranda will join a distinguished panel of speakers to discuss Police Misconduct and Civil Liability at CUNY School of Law in Queens. We invite you to attend. Location: The City University of New York, CUNY SCHOOL of LAW. Law in the Service of Human Needs. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 5:30 p.m: Room 1-202 at the CUNY School of Law; 2 Court... |
Special To The Black Star News
April 06,2013
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The US Department of Labor Reports that Blacks have the lowest median family income the highest unemployment rate, as well as the highest consumer debt of all ethnic groups in America. At the same time African Americans spend as much as $1 Trillion dollars annually. Where Is The Money Going? Don’t Miss this very important community Forum. "Turning Black Spending Into Real Power," with Dr. Claud Anderson The Powernomics Plan To... |
Milton Allimadi
March 15,2013
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 [Editorial Comment] Jumaane D. Williams is a responsible young New York City Councilmember who represents the 45th District in Brooklyn where Kimani Gray was shot to death by New York Police last Saturday. Gray died when he was struck by seven bullets fired by two undercover officers of the New York Police Department (NYPD) under disputed circumstances. A witness who spoke to The Village Voice contradicted the NYPD's claim that 16-year old Kimani... |
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Marian Wright Edelman
April 01,2013
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Why is the National Rifle Association so afraid of the truth? There are many misconceptions about guns and gun violence swirling around in Americans’ minds—and in many cases, this misinformation is no accident. For years the NRA has blocked the truth and actively fought against and prevented research in the causes and costs of gun violence because they don’t want Americans to know the truth about guns, how to prevent gun violence, and how to make themselves and their children safer.... |
Deardra Shuler
March 28,2013
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When I was invited to review a play entitled, “Honky” taking place at Urban Stages, located at 259 West 30th Street in Manhattan, naturally I was quite curious. The word “Honky” as all know, is generally associated with a derogatory term used to address Caucasians. However, as I see it, Honky is a term which musters little gas to drive the hate machine. In fact, I rarely hear the word used. It certainly doesn’t have the power that the “N” word holds, so I thought to myself, what’s... |
Special To The Black Star News
March 29,2013
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Obama with, from left: President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) President Barack Obama met today with: President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone; President Macky Sall of Senegal; President Joyce Banda of Malawi; and, Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde at the White House... |
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Colin Benjamin
March 24,2013
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[Speaking Truth To Power] Last week, a lawsuit challenging the unconstitutional Stop-and-Frisk policing practiced by the New York Police Department started and tape-recorded evidence was introduced exposing how a commanding officer admonished a policeman for not stopping enough Black males during the course of his patrol in ethnic minority neighborhoods. Was pressure to generate quotas another factor that contributed to the deaths of: Amadou Diallo; Sean Bell... |
Special To The Black Star News
April 01,2013
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson teamed with OraSure and recently launched a nationwide awareness campaign to encourage everyone to learn their HIV status. OraSure Technologies, Inc., is the maker of the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test. The awareness campaign is part of an integrated national marketing program that includes events, as well as national and local radio, outdoor advertising, television, print and digital advertising. Johnson has been sharing his story of knowing, and encouraging others... |
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Gloria J. Browne Marshall
April 29,2013
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 Columnist Gloria J. Browne-Marshall [LAW OF THE LAND] “They betrayed everything we worked for,” says Jocelyn Cooper, 84, her delicate voice firm with rage. With yet another Black politician indicted for corruption, she, like so many others, wonders if the community will ever realize its full political potential. Mrs. Cooper remembers when she and her husband, Andy Cooper, took out a third mortgage on their home to finance a... |
Special To The Black Star News
March 31,2013
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Photo of a doctor pretending to "treat" a patient Tuskegee University will commemorate the 16th anniversary of former President Bill Clinton’s apology for the U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study, on April 2-5. Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, 15th U.S. Surgeon General, will deliver the keynote address at the commemoration luncheon Friday, April 5. The infamous study known as the “... |
Carolyn Jenkins
January 19,2013
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 VP Nail Spa & Lounge which opened a few months ago adds a polished touch to the up scaling of Fulton Street. VP is the abbreviation for Very Polished. Opened in late July 2012, and located at 1082 Fulton Street and Claver Place, VP strikes an imposing presence with its picture window proudly displaying its brightly lit chandelier, sparkling reception area with authentic brick walls to the rear where manicures, pedicures and waxing are performed. The co-owner, Angie Aquirre, along with... |
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David Wyche
May 10,2013
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 [Comment] Recently President Barack Obama denied having any part in Jay-Z's and Beyoncé’s trip to Cuba after lyrics surfaced from Jay-Z’s song “Open Letter” hinting that Obama may have given the supercouple clearance. Obama responded by saying, “This is not something the White House gets involved with; we have better things to do,” in a “Today” interview. I think Jay-Z was involved in a bigger mission and I will outline my views shortly. Two... |
Gloria J. Browne Marshall
April 15,2013
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Until the Lion writes his own history he will always be misrepresented. That’s what Frederick Douglass said. Until America convenes a Truth and Reconciliation Commission on racism, the complete African-American story will not be told. Last month, an exasperated Justice Elena Kagan asked attorneys arguing the Shelby County voting rights case if the Supreme Court should really decide when racism has ended. Respectfully, no... |
Special To The Black Star News
March 20,2013
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Malawi's Joyce Banda President Barack Obama will meet with four African leaders on March 28 in Washington, The White House announced. All four are from functioning democracies. "The visit of these four leaders underscores the strategic importance the President places on building partnerships and substantive engagement with sub-Saharan Africa, and our commitment to working with strong and emerging African democracies," The White House statement... |
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Distinio Lois Jr.
May 02,2013
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 Guerrero's 'Ghost Of A Chance’ Mr. Pound-for-Pound, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is back from another retirement which included a 90 day jail sentence for domestic abuse short after he'd defeated Miguel Cotto May 5, 2012. Mayweather defends his W.B.C. Welterweight Crown. He's much older at 36 years of age. Will he reach to the fountain of youth to defeat 30-year-old, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero on Saturday, May 4 at the M.G.M. Grand Casino, in Las... |
Black Star Editorial
April 03,2013
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Senator Adams shown in picture We have always suspected it. But on Monday, credible testimony was presented in a courtroom that New York Police Department (NYPD) policy is geared toward the intimidation of Blacks and Latinos; young males specifically. The testimony came from a sitting New York state senator. Testifying in the federal class-action case, Floyd v. City of New York, State Senator Eric Adams said that during a... |
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