today in black history

September 03, 2009

Pioneering civil rights lawyer and Howard University law professor, Charles Hamilton Houston, was born in 1895 in Washington, D.C.



44 On fortyFOUR

Attorney Raymond A. Brown

January 23, 2009 12:13 pm



Legendary attorney and civil rights activist Raymond Brown shares his feelings about the 44th President. Watch Video


44 On fortyFOUR

Roy Gordon

January 21, 2009 11:25 am



Community offers 44 seconds of advice for the 44th President. Watch Video


Senator Roland Burris

2009 HBCU Presidential Inaugural Gala

January 20, 2009 1:39 am

Karla Ballard

Karla Ballard talks with Senator Roland Burris at the HBCU Ball. Watch Video


Wyclef Jean Challenges Students to Achieve

"No Excuses"

January 19, 2009 12:29 pm



Artist tells students Obama's win means they have "no excuses." Watch Video


Cory Booker Shares Thoughts on MLK Day

Education is our future

January 19, 2009 11:06 am



On MLK Day Newark NJ mayor shares his thoughts on the value of education. Watch Video


Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

At the National Action Network MLK Rally

January 19, 2009 6:02 am

The NorthStar Report

Newt Gingrich joins Rev. Sharpton in push for better education. Watch Video


Music Legend and Radio Host Mtume

At the National Action Network MLK Rally

January 19, 2009 5:42 am

The NorthStar Report

Walter Fields talks with musician/activist James Mtume on MLK Day. Watch Video


Celebrating a Civil Rights Icon

Rev. Walter Fauntroy's Final Sermon

January 18, 2009 9:54 am

The NorthStar Report

A community celebrates civil rights icon and former Congressman, Reverend Walter Fauntroy. Watch Video


A Lesson In History

12th Annual Wall Street Project

January 14, 2009 7:40 am

NSnewstv Staff

Speakers honor Rev. Jesse Jackson during the opening reception of the 12th Annual Wall Street Project Economic Summit. Watch Video


A Moment With Janice Mathis

Former General counsel to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition

January 14, 2009 4:01 am

Ali Sharif

Former Rainbow/PUSH General Counsel Attorney Janice Mathis reflects on Black America's progress. Watch Video