During Black History Month, we pause to salute and reflect on the contributions African Americans have made to the rich fabric that makes up the United States. There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke color barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at [...]

The late Bernie Mac is getting a special honor in Chicago. Now, his legacy will be celebrated with an honorary street name. The block of West 69th Street where Mac grew up in the Englewood neighborhood will gain the additional name of “Bernie Mac Street.” The dedication ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at [...]

Patricia Cage Bibbs Monday night became the 27th active NCAA Division I women’s basketball coach to reach the 500-win plateau when North Carolina A&T defeated Savannah State 88-74 in Savannah, Georgia. “I feel relieved,” Bibbs said minutes after the milestone victory. “Everybody had been looking forward to it. I’m truly blessed to have the young [...]

NEW YORK – A teenage girl was reunited with her family hours after her story was aired on The View. Sixteen year old Mishell Green had being missing for more than five months after failing to show up at an after school program in New York. Her case was taken up by the Black and [...]