Breakdown: Apartheid vs. Jim Crow
The pervasive racism, discrimination and degradation faced by Blacks and other ethnic minorities un...
South Africa's Protest Crackdown Sparks Apartheid Déjà Vu
South African authorities have lifted charges on 41 protesters who were arrested this weekend in co...
Troubled South Africa Debates Impact of White Rule
Few South Africans have the moral stature of retired archbishop Desmond Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize l...
This Day in Black History: April 8, 1960
The African National Congress was banned in South African on April 8, 1960....
Cricketer, Apartheid Foe Basil D'Oliveira Dies
South African cricket player and anti-apartheid activist Basil D'Oliveira dies at the age of 80....
Anti-Apartheid Veteran Albertina Sisulu Dies at 92
Albertina Sisulu lamented what apartheid did to her family, but lived to see her children become le...
White anti-apartheid cleric Nico Smith dies at 81
White anti-apartheid cleric Nico Smith dies at 81...
South Africa furor over apartheid-era song ban
South Africa furor over apartheid-era song ban...
Anti-Apartheid Activist Dennis Brutus Dies
Anti-Apartheid Activist Dennis Brutus Dies...
Protests Evoke Apartheid Era in South Africa
Protests evoke apartheid era in South Africa....
This Day in Black History: August 18, 1964
After refusing to denounce its policies of segregation in sports, South Africa was banned from part...
This Day in Black History: Nov. 24, 1935
Ron Dellums, noted political activist and congressman, was born in Oakland, California....
This Day in Black History: Dec. 16, 1976
Andrew Young was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations on...
Google to Give $1.25 Million to Nelson Mandela Foundation
Google said it is working with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to publish thousands of never-before-s...
Lola Ogunnaike Speaks on Young Africa
The Nigerian-American journalist will travel to Africa with first lady Michelle Obama to cover her ...
Mandela, 92, Home from South African Hospital
JOHANNESBURG – Former South African President Nelson Mandela went home from the hospital Frid...
Mandela, 92, Hospitalized for Tests in S. Africa
Worries still abound as, during unusually long stay, friends and relatives visit the former South A...
First Lady to Appear on "106 & Park"
First lady Michelle Obama will appear on "106 & Park" Thursday to discuss her upcoming trip to Afri...
Casting News: Forest Whitaker Joins Zulu , Ne-Yo to Guest Star on 90210
Whitaker to replace Djimon Hounsou in the crime drama....
Bobby Womack Hospitalized
Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack is currently battling pneumonia....
