On August 24, talk show host Wendy Williams preside over the NASDAQ Opening Bell to celebrate the launch of her second season of The Wendy Williams Show. Called a “breakthrough in daytime,” by The New York Times, Wendy Williams burst onto the national talk show scene in July 2009 with the launch of her daily, syndicated [...]
Emmy-winning CBS News correspondent Harold Dow, who helped shape the documentary program “48 Hours” and covered the kidnapping of Patricia Hearst and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, died on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at age 62. Dow won an Association of Women in Radio and Television Gracie Allen Award in 2001. He has also [...]
With the theme of Leadership & Beyond: Ready, Set, Lead!, the 2010 Student Leadership Conference is an opportunity for various student groups, organizational leaders and advisors to be exposed to a creative selection of educational sessions and workgroups where they will receive and share information necessary for a memorable and outstanding year in student leadership. [...]
On July 1, veteran nonprofit leader Jacquelyn Lendsey was selected to serve as the new director of the Black Philanthropic Alliance. Active as a civic leader, Jackie serves on the boards of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington and the Consumer Health Foundation. A native Washingtonian, Jackie is a member of Leadership Greater Washington and Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. “Jackie [...]
Desiree Rogers, former White House social secretary and Illinois Lottery director, has been named chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing Company, the Chicago-based publisher of Ebony and JET magazines, the company announced today. Rogers will oversee day-to-day operations and be responsible for aligning core business strategies for all of the company’s brands. Rogers said in [...]
On September 18, the HBCU National Health Walk will be held in support of building commitment for healthy lifestyles for performance excellence throughout the HBCU community. The morning kicks off with the US Navy team and line dancing exercise. The walk launches at the US Capital and convenes at the Lincoln Memorial, a historical path for people [...]
In partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, GSCNC has created the African-Americans in Congress patch program for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to honor and celebrate the contributions made to American history by black leaders and the legislative efforts that have moved us toward equality for all. The keystone of this program is [...]
Oscar Micheaux, film director, screenwriter, producer and distributor of over 40 feature films, was immortalized on a U.S. postage stamp late June, taking his place as the 33rd person honored in the popular Black Heritage commemorative stamp series. Micheaux’s unique storytelling ability shattered stereotypes and challenged film audiences with realistic representations of African-Americans. The stamp was [...]
Mega-producer and songwriter Kashif, will team up with the Department of Children & Family Services to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children in foster care with a ground breaking music and recording camp. From July 12-23, 2010, teens attend Kashif University in Inglewood, CA, where they will receive classes in music, recording, [...]
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is proud to present their 2009 Annual Report. The annual report reflects back upon CBCF 2009 which included: hosting African-American senior citizens who survived Hurricane Katrina; brining 75 interns to Washington D.C.; making differences in communities with health initiatives; helping African Americans understand the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of [...]
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