Posts Tagged ‘Washington D.C.’

Events, Homepage - Friday, September 18, 2009 10:45 - 6 Comments

Michael Jackson: A Legend In Life And Death

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation present Michael Jackson and Jackson Family Estate Attorney L. Londell McMillan convenes a panel of celebrities, notable thinkers, and distinguished friends to remember Michael Jackson and examine the truth about the icon’s life, record breaking body of work, the issues surrounding his death and his life long legacy.

This will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on September 26th, 2009.

Homepage, News, Politics - Tuesday, August 4, 2009 22:49 - 6 Comments

Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Many important things happened in 1961. Motown Records signed The Supremes and the Temptations, founders of the Black Panther Party; Huey Newton and Bobby Seale met, and on August 4th, our 44th and first African-American President Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Today Barack is spending the actual day of his birthday with the Senate and Joe Biden; he spent the weekend celebrating with his friends and family.

As a present to himself and friends, President Obama went bowling at Camp David and finished with 144. A huge upgrade from his bowling back in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary during a campaign stop, a sad 37, which led to much mockery and grief from the media.
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Homepage, News, Politics, The Vault - Thursday, June 11, 2009 13:44 - 1 Comment

Hip-Hop Helps the Youth

Just yesterday, Hip Hop mogul and activist Russell Simmons hosted a one-day affair aimed at helping the troubled youth of America. Keeping the Promise to Our Children brought together legislators and A-list celebrities alike in advocating causes like foster care, education, and healthcare that hinder many households and youth from achieving their highest potential.

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Homepage, News, Politics, The Vault - Friday, May 29, 2009 13:01 - 4 Comments

Beam Me Up, Obama

President Barack Obama has chosen a retired Marine Corps general as NASA’s new administrator. Charles Bolden, who is also a former astronaut, will be the first African-American to lead NASA. Obama stated, “These talented individuals will help put NASA on course to boldly push the boundaries of science, aeronautics and exploration in the 21st century and ensure the long-term vibrancy of America’s space program.”