Maya Angelou, Bill Russell Receive Presidential Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama honored poet Maya Angelou, basketball great Bill Russell, Congressman John L...
Oakland’s Black Population Drops
Oakland, Calif., a city with deep historical ties to the African-American community, has lost almos...
Bill Russell Sues NCAA
The NBA Hall-of-Famer claims the college athletics governing body wrongly profits from the use of h...
NBA Players' Union Lawyer Apologizes for “Plantation Workers” Comment
After more tense NBA lockout negotiations, player's union attorney Jeffrey Kessler says league owne...
Russell Simmons Lashes Back at RushCard Critics
Russell Simmons is p'oed. Read why he's on the defense....
Sports | Buffalo Bills Say They're Not in Michael Vick Sweepstakes
We're not in sweepstakes for Michael Vick | says Buffalo Bills management. See who they want....
Commentary: LeBron and the Inevitable 2013 Championship
Some sports fans — and critics — are calling the LeBron James the best out today. But will the Miam...
James Wins MVP, 1 Vote Shy of Unanimously
LeBron James was the overwhelming choice as the NBA's Most Valuable Player....
Arizona Senate Passes Another Birther Bill
The Arizona State Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that would require presidential candidates...
Redistricting Pits Black and White Democrats Against Each Other
Redistricting could force Black and White House Democrats to compete against each other and fractur...
Obama: Ariz. immigration measure 'misguided'
Obama: Ariz. immigration measure 'misguided'...
Health care companies pull stock market higher
Health care companies pull stock market higher...
Arizona "Birthers" See Tie to Birthright Citizenship
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. birth from presidential candidates is intersecting in ...
Missouri Primary Pits Two Democratic Congressmen Against Each Other
Two Democratic congressmen in Missouri are locked in a contentious primary battle....
Knight, Sampson in 2011 College Hall of Fame Class
Bob Knight, who coached Indiana to three national titles and had 902 wins in 41 seasons, and Virgin...
Why LeBron James Is Still the NBA’s MVP
In this fiercely contested NBA season, more than a half-dozen teams have emerged as serious contend...
MLB Honors Jackie Robinson With Ballpark Tributes
From Dodger Stadium to Fenway Park, there were ceremonies as Major League Baseball honored Jackie R...
Def Jam Founders to Celebrate New Book
The art book details the label's influence on pop culture....
Vanessa Williams Speaks Out for Marriage Equality
In a video message the actress shows her support for gay marriage....
Who Was the First African-American President?
In Liberia, the first 10 presidents of this West African nation were born in the United States....
