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First African American spacewalker to speak in Dubai
Few speakers are better qualified in terms of both medicine and being in remote places than Dr Bernard Harris Jr. – the first African-American to walk in space and a man who has flown more than seven million miles as a NASA astronaut
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No African Americans elected to U.S. Senate
Despite record election achievements by African-Americans in the House, the United States Senate will not have an African-American in its ranks.
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White man gets 9 years for burning down an African-American church
A white man was sentenced today to nine years in prison for burning down a predominately African-American church in Springfield, Mass., the day after Barack Obama won the presidential election.
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“Real Housewives of DC” castmember Stacie Turner recounts Howard Homecoming
Stacie Turner stopped by her sorority sister’s skincare showcase. The show was just one of the many events put on by notable Howard alums over the weekend during the school’s annual homecoming celebration.
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New study claims alcohol is more harmful than heroin and crack
The study, co-authored by Professor David Nutt, ranks 20 drugs on 16 measures of harm to users and to wider society. Tobacco and cocaine are judged to be equally harmful, while ecstasy and LSD are among the least damaging.
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[Real I-Robot] The Actroid: Japan’s incredibly human-looking robot
The Actroid bobs “her” head shyly, and curls artificial muscles to produce an enigmatic, Mona Lisa smile. The robot even blinks every so often, and scrunches up its forehead.
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Marriage: The Single Black Man’s Perspective [Roundup Radio]
What do Black Men think about the institution of marriage? We asked three brothers with vastly different lifestyles about their personal outlook on marriage. This is just the beginning of a great and necessary discussion. Let us know what YOU think.