Archive for April 2010

Remembering Dr. Dorothy Height

On April 29th, thousands attended Dr. Dorothy Height’s funeral to remember the civil rights legend. Dr. Dorothy Height led the National Council of Negro Women for four decades and was apart of and led keys battles during the civil rights

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4TH ANNUAL DKMS LEUKEMIA AWARENESS GALA

Last night the DKMS held it’s 4th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Check out some photos as Halle Berry, Estelle, Shaun Robinson, and more were in attendance. The Gala is held every

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Idris Elba Covers JET Magazine

British actor, Idris Elba, will cover JET Magazine May 3rd issue that will hit stands this week. “Sarcasm is a part of English culture and I find myself drawn to people who are sarcastic and not only can laugh at

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Blacks In History: Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge was an American actress and singer, and was the first African-American nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Dandridge, from Cleveland Ohio, was inspired by entertainment at a young age. Dandridge’s mother, who was an aspiring entertainer,

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