The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here.

The NAACP elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman Saturday, continuing a youth movement for the nation’s oldest civil rights organization.  Roslyn M. Brock, 44, was chosen to succeed Julian Bond. She had been vice chairman since 2001 and a member of the NAACP for 25 years. Brock works for Bon Secours Health Systems in Maryland as vice president […]

Read this Strawberry Letter 23, and let us know if you think this woman should stay in this relationship. Listen to the response from guest host Wendy Raquel-Robinson.

VIA:  AltheaGibson.Com Born August 25, 1927 in Silver, SC, A right-hander, grew up in Harlem. Her family was poor, but she was fortunate in coming to the attention of Dr. Walter Johnson, a Lynchburg VA physician who was active in the black tennis community. He became her patron as he would later for Arthur Ashe, […]

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

It is no secret that models of color are at a clear disadvantage when it comes to booking jobs in the white-washed fashion industry. Many models and industry professionals have expressed displeasure with the blatantly discriminatory ways of the fashion world. Now, it appears there is proof of bias.

Radio One Atlanta’s Healthy Living 2010 was held this past weekend at Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell. Lots of people turned out for the event, which included health screenings, panels and performances by Monica, Angie Stone and Dottie Peoples. Check out photos and video from our Healthy Living 2010 event here!