South Carolina Sargent Terry Achane (pictured left) received a wonderful gift this past week: a judge granted him custody of his daughter who was given…
So what is the bonafide secret for seeing 10-plus decades on this planet? If you’re Denver resident Mekey Yetashawork (pictured), it’s all about working up…
While the nation and world will now turn their attention toward President Barack Obama‘s next term as president, NewsOne cannot fully commemorate the President’s win…
The Million Man March (pictured throughout), one of the most moving and emotional moments ever in African-American history, took place on the grounds of the…
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — For most of her 100 years, Minka Disbrow tried to find out what became of the precious baby girl she gave up for adoption after being raped as a teen. SEE ALSO: 31 Ways To Get Smarter She hoped, but never imagined, she’d see her Betty Jane again. The cruel act […]
A seventeen-year-old Newport News, Virginia teenager never knew he had a future as a firefighter. But now he may believe he can become one after saving a neighborhood building from a fire. Jordan Jones was playing catch outside with friends when he saw heavy black smoke emitting from the building. He then jumped on the […]
New York — Best-selling children’s author Walter Dean Myers‘ books allure young, black male readers because he writes about what they are interested in, as well as what they experience. The Promise Academy in Harlem told the Associated Press that Myers’ books appeal mostly to many of the boys at their school; an impressive feat […]
Los-Angeles, California– An 11-year-old California girl aspires to discourage bullying by sharing songs of encouragement on Youtube. The young and passionate writer/singer, India Rockett, plans to continue inspire others when she grows up. Inspired by her younger brother who once was a victim of a bully– Rockett writes songs that are “filled with insight beyond […]
Chicago — A Chicago high school comprised entirely of African-American students will be sending all of its 104 graduating seniors to college for the second year in a row. Urban Prep Academy is the nation’s first all boys public charter high school. Related: 25 reasons we love Michael Jordan Mason Fuller is one of the […]
Vienna, Ga– A draft pick of the New York Yankees who is suffering a rare disease received a life-saving kidney from his coach. Kevin Jordan was diagnosed with ANCA vasculitis, a disease which attacked his kidney.
