First Lady Michelle Obama and Sesame Street’s Big Bird teamed up to film two public service announcements encouraging kids to eat healthy and get active.…
This Black History Month, NewsOne takes a look back at the top African-American moments from 2000 to 2012. Some will make you happy while others…
In 2007, the world wept along when they learned of Robin Roberts’ cancer battle. They were devastated when the co-anchor of Good Morning America announced…
Often imitated never duplicated, Venus and Serena Williams are the tennis phenoms that no other player could ever be. The Williams Sisters grew up in…
With inspirational women like Cathy Hughes, Oprah and Iman to look up to, Black women entrepreneurs don’t have the mental block of uncharted territory to…
Jada Pinkett Smith, has some straight-shooting, life-fixing wisdom of her own. And she’s taken to Facebook to share it. A letter to a friend: Blended…
Robin Roberts returned to the “Good Morning America” anchor desk this morning, five months to the day since she underwent a bone marrow transplant to…
Moment: The Re-election Of President Barack Obama The re-election campaign of President Barack Obama was not an easy ride. With a seemingly passive message and…
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War when the nation was divided over the issue of slavery. During that time, many…
This week, Lincoln and Essence magazine will honor some of Hollywood’s most influential African-American women in television and film during the 6th annual “Black Women…
Ruth Simmons grew up the youngest of 12 children in East Texas, during a time in our country when blatant racism, particularly in the South…
Mercy Ships, an international nonprofit organization that operates hospital ships and provides medical aid to the world’s forgotten poor, will be featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes…