Rep. Allen West: Obama May Lose African American Votes Over Gay Marriage

Some African Americans will think twice about voting for President Obama in November after he declared his support for gay marriage, according to Republican Rep. Allen West of Florida. “I think it’s going to cause an incredible discussion in the black community, because, as you...

Dark skin is also a problem among African-Americans

Acura found itself in a bit of hot water this week when it was revealed that a casting agency in Los Angeles only desired light-skinned African-American actors for the company's Super Bowl commercial featuring Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld.

New school chief to meet with African-Americans

NEW BRITAIN — In an effort to familiarize incoming School Superintendent Kelt L. Cooper with the city’s ethnic communities, the Texas educator will be meeting with the African-American community next week.

Betty Reid Soskin: One woman's role in local World War II history

May 26 marks the opening of the WWII Home Front National Park Visitor's Center. In a conversation about the park's new visitor center, one local heroine mused on how much has changed since for women, African-Americans and all Americans since she first moved to Oakland as a child.  read more

Campus Star: Congressman showed ignorance

Since 1926, the month of February has been known as Black History Month; a month where many African- Americans in the U.