A letter from Oprah Winfrey last week seemed like the world’s best Christmas present — until teacher Ron Clark noticed an extra piece of paper flutter out of the envelope.
 

Willie O’Ree, 73, was now the director of youth development for the NHL’s diversity program, which provides access to the sport for youngsters throughout North America.
 

Montel Williams, one of television’s most recognizable talk show hosts, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, believes that the key to happiness is within us.
 

At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the US will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting.  Order a $40 coupon online now.
 

Grammy winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has helped provide warmth for hundreds of children this winter by giving away coats in Illinois.
 

Few voices moved the spirit of a generation as did the powerful, sonorous opera-trained mezzo-soprano of Odetta Holmes.

Wrapped in Pride explores the history of traditional Ghanaian weaving and its impact on cultures beyond Africa’s shores.

More than 50 Washington D.C.-based members of the African Diaspora participated in the launch of the 2008/2009 Africa Development Indicators (ADI) report at World Bank headquarters last week.

The Kwanzaa Karumu is traditionally held on December 31st and was designed to bring African Americans closer together through ceremony and cultural expression.
 

Many African-Americans will celebrate today by reflecting on the sixth of seven Kwanzaa principles, KUUMBA.
 

How to make sure you’re not being overcharged.
 

Burris, who served as comptroller and attorney general, accepted the appointment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
 

New Mexico State will name UCLA defensive coordinator Dewayne Walker its new head football coach,  becoming the latest African-American to get a shot to run a program in the Football Bowl Subdivision.