Gwendolyn Brooks was an award winning writer who went on to become the first African American to win a certain literary award.
Learn more about Gwendolyn Brooks here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poets/detail/gwendolyn-brooks
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Monday, February 06, 2017
Martellus Bennet not going when New England Patriots visit the Trump Whitehouse
Now I don't care much for the New England Patriots (although as a NY Giants fan I probably should like them) but I'm really liking one of their tight ends, Martellus Bennet. Bennet has been outspoken on social issues of importance to African Americans such a Black Lives Matter. He has spoken in support of Colin Kaepernick's protest and against Kanye West visiting Donald Trump. But I'm really loving him for saying he won't be following tradition and going with the rest of the New England Patriots organization to receive congratulations from Trump at the White House when that visit happens.
Martellus Bennett said to reporters:
"I haven't thought about it. I am not going to go," the New England Patriots tight end said. "I can elaborate later on in life; right now I am just trying to enjoy this ... People know how I feel about it, just follow me on Twitter."
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Why Black History Month is important to Black children.
By George L. Cook III African American Reports
His this is George l. Cook III of African American Reports and I would like you to watch my short 58 second video titled why Black History Month is important to black children. Near the end of the video a box will appear in the upper left hand corner titled Black History Month. Click that box to check out a series of 35 second videos on great men and women in Black history.
Saturday, February 04, 2017
National Association of Black Journalist Statement on Tamron Hall's Departure From NBC
The National Association of Black Journalist has released the following statement on Tamron Hall's departure for NBC:
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is saddened by Tamron Hall's departure from NBC. She broke ground as the first black female "Today Show" cohost and was enjoying ratings success alongside Al Roker during the show's third hour of programming.
NBC has been a leader for diversity in broadcasting, but recent reports that Hall and Roker will be replaced by former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly are being seen by industry professionals as whitewashing.
Published reports suggest Kelly will be replacing "Today's Takes," the hour of programming led by Hall and Roker. Roker tweeted last week that the show leads the ratings in its time slot and consistently beats its competition. This achievement deserves praise, not punishment, as replacing talent often is associated with low ratings performance. Kelly has a well-documented history of offensive remarks regarding people of color. On The Kelly File, her Fox News show, the host said then-First Lady Michelle Obama's commencement address at Tuskegee University pandered to a "culture of victimization."
While NABJ wishes Hall well on her next move, NABJ requests a meeting with NBC leadership on the top-rated show's dismantling. We look forward to dialogue and resolve regarding black journalists and their continuing roles at NBC both in front and behind the camera.
About the National Association of Black Journalists:
An advocacy group established in 1975 in Washington, D.C., NABJ is the largest organization for journalists of color in the nation, and provides career development as well as educational and other support to its members worldwide.
If conservatives/republicans really care about gun violence in Chicago...
OPINION: By George L. Cook III African American Reports.
If conservatives/republicans really care about gun violence in Chicago, then what are they going to do about it? They may make some token gestures to help but they wont tackle the biggest issue.
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