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Diana Mina, a student from the Caribbean coast, was crowned on Thursday as the first Afro-Colombian Miss Bogota, and will represent the capital in the Miss Colombia contest.


The 19-year-old beauty queen is a native of La Guajira, in northern Colombia. She moved to the capital sixteen years ago, an… Continue

Break out the champagne, the 2010 National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) begins now. Happening in Atlanta from July 14th through the 18th, the event bills itself is one of the America’s “pre-eminent presenters of the art and culture of the African Diaspora.” With a beautiful new web… Continue

For close to three years now, global powerhouse Procter & Gamble, has achieved huge success with their “My Black is Beautiful” campaign. They have not only made strides with African American females, but also with their recruitment of minority candidates. Currently, 21 percent of P&G’s gl… Continue

A full century-and-a-half before President Barack Obama began mesmerizing the country with his moving oratory, another Black man gave what some call his greatest speech.


Frederick Douglass had not only a White parent and fatherless upbringing in common with Amer… Continue

A year after Michael Jackson’s death caused a worldwide outpouring of shock, tears and tributes, the anniversary of his passing was being marked Friday on a quieter scale, as fans remembered their fallen King of Pop with vigils, prayer and, of course,… Continue