today in black history

March 09, 2010

Carl T. Rowan is appointed Ambassador to Finland by President John F. Kennedy on this date in 1963.





VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 3/6/10

March 06, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama explains the benefits of health care reform. Read More


VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 2/27/20

February 27, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama reacts to Thursday's Health Care Summit. Read More


VIDEO: Health Care Summit

February 27, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama leads bipartisan summit with Congressional leaders. Read More


VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 2/20/10

February 20, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama addresses the need for health care reform. Read More


VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 2/13/10

February 13, 2010 12:00 am



The President discusses the "Pay as You Go" law. Read More


VIDEO: Black History Flashback

February 11, 2010 12:00 am



Civil rights leaders demand voting rights at '64 Democratic Convention. Read More


VIDEO: President's News Conference

February 10, 2010 12:00 am



President's news conference on February 9, 2010. Read More


VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 2/06/10

February 06, 2010 12:00 am



The President urges Congress to act on his proposals to help small businesses. Read More


Ford on Colbert Show

February 03, 2010 12:00 am



Possible NY senatorial candidate Harold Ford on comedian Stephen Colbert's show. Read More


VIDEO: Obama Meets GOP

January 30, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama met with House Republicans in Baltimore to discuss differences. Read More


VIDEO: President's Weekly Address - 1/30/10

January 30, 2010 12:00 am



President Obama focuses on deficit reduction in his weekly address. Read More


Haiti Support Project Statement

January 21, 2010 12:00 am

By Ron Daniels

The Haiti Support Project issues call for a Haiti "Marshall Plan." Read More


Rep. Elijah Cummings

The difficulties of getting things done

October 03, 2009 9:45 am



NorthStarNews.com speaks with Maryland's Rep. Elijah Cummings at the 39th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Watch Video


Haiti in Focus at CBCF

Panel to focus on building support for Republic

September 24, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

Rep. John Conyers to host forum on the Republic of Haiti at CBCF ALC. Read More


CBCF Panel to Examine Race

Discussion set against the backdrop of recent events

September 24, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

Institute for the Black World 21st Century hosts Black Family Summit. Read More


Special Report: Haiti

Reflections on Cruising Into History 2004

August 18, 2009 12:00 am

By Dr. Ron Daniels

Dr. Ron Daniels recounts the first pilgrimage to Haiti in 2004. Read More


A New Voice in Brooklyn

Newcomer seeks Borough Presidency

August 07, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

Brooklyn native seeks to lead borough; focusing on education and housing. Read More


Stuck on Stupid

A weekly look at the absurd

July 29, 2009 12:00 am



You can't make this stuff up. It seems like the Village Idiots have taken over. Read More


Special Report: Haiti

The Stars Align In Favor of Progress for Haiti

July 22, 2009 12:00 am

By Dr. Ron Daniels

Dr. Ron Daniels provides background on the special briefing he convened on Capitol Hill. Read More


Black Graves Defiled

Historic Black Cemetery Violated

July 09, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

A historic Black cemetery outside of Chicago has been violated by workers. Read More


Michael Jackson Memorial

July 08, 2009 12:00 am



Watch the webcast of yesterday's memorial service for Michael Jackson. Read More


Remembering a Legend

Michael Jackson, 1958 - 2009

July 07, 2009 12:00 pm



We salute the life, legacy and music of Michael Jackson. Read More


Hill Briefing on Fatherhood

Examines "Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act"

June 02, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

Illinois Congressman Danny Davis spearheads briefing on fatherhood. Read More


They Went To Sasha & Malia's House

Preschool students visit the White House

April 24, 2009 12:00 am

Candice Harding, Howard University News Service

Howard U. Hospital Child Development Center preschoolers go to the White House. Read More


NorthStar News Bulletin

Black Unemployment Hits 13.3%

April 03, 2009 8:53 am



The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released unemployment figures for March. Read More


Congress Today

March 23, 2009 12:00 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for March 23, 2009. Read More


Conference on Healthy Marriages

Howard event to underscore responsible parenting

March 19, 2009 12:00 am

By NorthStar News Staff

With the latest U.S. Census Bureau data indicating that 40 percent of U.S. births are out of wedlock, the impact on the family unit is clear. Read More


Congress Today

March 18, 2009 12:00 am



Congressional hearings of note for March 18, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

March 17, 2009 12:00 am



Congressional hearings of note for March 17, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

March 12, 2009 5:30 am



Congressional hearings of note for March 12, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

March 11, 2009 6:00 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for March 11, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

March 10, 2009 11:45 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for March 10, 2009. Read More


NorthStarNews Bulletin

March 06, 2009 12:00 am



Black unemployment hits 13.4 percent in February. Read More


Congress Today

Committee Hearings on Schedule

March 05, 2009 9:10 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for March 5, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

Committee Hearings on Schedule

March 04, 2009 8:00 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for March 4, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 26, 2009 10:05 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for February 26, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 25, 2009 1:00 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for February 25, 2009. Read More


Congress Today

Committee Hearings on Schedule

February 24, 2009 11:45 am



Congressional committee hearings of note for February 24, 2009. Read More


Will Black Colleges Survive Obama Era?

Will post-racial rhetoric kill historic campuses?

December 17, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

In Georgia there is growing concern over the future of historically Black Albany State University due to a proposal that is being floated in the Georgia legislature to merge the campus with predominantly white Darton College. The move to merge Albany State, a 103 year old institution, is provoking concern and outrage from students, alumni and the Black community in general; that its historical mission will be diluted. Read More


105 Years and Going Strong

New Jersey Woman's Amazing Journey

December 10, 2008 12:00 pm

By NSnewstv Staff

She has seen 18 presidents, beginning with Teddy Roosevelt, during her lifetime and is looking forward to yet another; this time a Black American. In the span of her life Sarah Carter Brown has lived through the Great Depression, Jim Crow, the civil rights movement and the historic 2008 presidential election. Read More


CBCF Book on Sale

Chronicles history of the Congressional Black Caucus

December 10, 2008 1:00 am

BY NSnewstv.com

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is offering a holiday sales special on its well documented book detailing the history of the Congressional Black Caucus. Read More


Hill Democrats Name Leadership

November 21, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

Senate and House Democrats select a slate of leadership for the 111th Congress. Read More


Lee Picked to Lead CBC

Hero of anti-war movement gets leadership post

November 20, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

California Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee has been elected by her peers to be the new chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 111th Congress. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 23

September 23, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 22

September 22, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 16

September 16, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 15

September 15, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 12

September 12, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Haiti SOS

September 12, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

You can make a contribution to Haitian relief efforts through one of the organizations listed. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 11

September 11, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Today in Congress - Sept. 10

September 10, 2008 12:00 am



Today's activities of note on Capitol Hill. Read More


Layoffs Continue to Impact the Economy

July Numbers Indicate Losses across Industries, Regions

August 29, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

Employers are continuing to downsize their workforces in the face of the slumping economy. Read More


July Labor Statistics Show Downward Slide

Economy Still Struggling to Rebound

August 29, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly Employment Si Read More


In The Aftermath of Sean Bell: The Need for a Special Prosecutor in Police Misconduct Cases

August 27, 2008 1:33 am

By Robert Tarver

Some issues are best served with quiet reflection. Now, some time after the Sean Bell verdict, the t Read More


All Clinton, All the Time

New York Senator Shows Class on Convention Floor

August 27, 2008 1:33 am



On a drama filled night in Denver, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton left no doubt about her s Read More


BLS reports fatal work related injuries down

Workplaces appear to be safer

August 27, 2008 12:00 am

By NSnewstv Staff

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that fatal work injuries declined in 2007, a promising Read More