Black Activists Blast Breast Cancer Guidelines

Black America Web , News Report, Jackie Jones, Nov 19, 2009

The American Cancer Society has reported that racial and ethnic minorities still tend to receive lower-quality health care than whites even when insurance status, income, age and severity of conditions are comparable.

Kwame Kilpatrick - Exclusive FCN Interview

Final Call, Q&A, Ashahed M. Muhammad, Nov 19, 2009

After a text-messaging scandal, allegations of inappropriate behavior and legal troubles, Kirkpatrick resigned from office in September of 2008 and ultimately ended up serving a brief prison sentence.

Pacquiao Wins Seventh World Title, His Fans Become Global

New America Media, News Report/, Anchor/Reporter: Odette Keeley / Video: Mike Siv & Min Lee, Nov 15, 2009

Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is the Filipino people's champ once again for his historic win over Miguel Cotto. But as a mixed crowd in a Northern California restaurant that watched this fight proves, "Pacman" has become a global icon.

The Mind of Amiri Baraka

San Francisco Bay View, Q&A, JR Valrey, Nov 12, 2009

Amiri Baraka, one of the most fiery political poets and cultural critics in Black America, recently celebrated his 75th birthday. He is the father of the Black Arts Movement of the ‘60s.

Pacquiao Ready to Make Boxing History

Asian Journal, News Feature, Joseph Pimentel, Nov 11, 2009

Manny Pacquiao waves to supporters as he arrives at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in preparation for his championship bout against WBO Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14. A win against Cotto would net the Filipino fighter his seventh world title in a seventh different weight class.

Questions about Swine Flu Vaccine Won't Go Away

Final Call, News Analysis, Jesse Muhammad, Nov 10, 2009

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 4,735 people have died globally from swine flu infections since the H1N1 virus was first reported in Mexico.

Black Lawmakers under Ethics Spotlight

Washington AFRO , News Report, Zenitha Prince , Nov 09, 2009

All seven of the full-scale ethics investigations currently underway in the U.S. House of Representatives are focused on African-American lawmakers.

Rihanna -- Young Women Are Watching

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, Commentary and, Various Authors, Nov 08, 2009

Many people look up to Rihanna, and not being together with Chris Brown sends a better message to the public. Rihanna’s message is that it is not okay to be hit and abused.

The Mind of Gil Scott Heron

San Francisco Bay View, Interview, JR Valrey, Nov 07, 2009

Gil Scott Heron is one of the greatest legends that Black music has breathing in this country. To many, his music is the soundtrack to different eras, the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.