Tag Archives: Martin Luther King Jr.

David Minott Urges Black Community to Flex Its Economic Power

The world music artist launches national campaign to boycott cell phone usage for 24-hours in February

Minott campaigns for a blackout
According to a July 2010 poll, 46% of African Americans mostly…

By Kevin L. Clark

Posted: January 17, 2011 Tags: , ,

Glenn Beck, Al Sharpton Host Dueling Rallies

March to "Restore Honor" vs. rally to "Reclaim the Dream" of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

If the tens of thousands of Tea Party patriots who descended on the National Mall…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: August 30, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Since 1978, with the introduction of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the USPS has been honoring African Americans who have made vital contributions to the United States. The latest in the series is pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, who wrote, directed, produced, and distributed more than 40 movies during the first half of the 20th century. He thrived at a time when African-American filmmakers were rare, venues for their work were scarce, and support from the industry did not exist. The artwork is based on one of the few surviving photographs of Micheaux, a portrait that appeared in his 1913 novel, "The Conquest." BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at other African Americans who were imortalized on stamps. (Date issued: June 22, 2010)BlackEnterprise.com wants to know: Who do you think should be on the next Black Heritage stamp?The Black Heritage series has been one of the USPS's most popular ever created. When an early-2000 Internet rumor spread that the series was going to be canceled, the postal service was inundated with hundreds of protesting letters, postcards, and phone calls. Despite an official press release denying the rumor, it resurfaces every year.

PHOTO GALLERY: African Americans in Philatelic History

Despite rumors, the popular Black Heritage stamp series is here to stay. Filmmaker Oscar Micheaux is the latest addition.

Since 1978, with the introduction of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the USPS has been honoring…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: June 24, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

To Honor King’s Legacy, How Will You Serve?

As we prepare to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with the National Day of…

By LaToya M. Smith

Posted: January 15, 2010 Tags: , , ,

News Roundup: Week of Sept. 7 – Sept. 13

Union withdraws Bing support; Racial wage gap shrinks

News Roundup

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: September 11, 2009 Tags: , , , , ,

News Roundup

New head of N.Y. Housing Authority, financial tools Website

John B. Rhea to Head New York City Housing Authority
Mayor Bloomberg announces the appointment of…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: May 22, 2009 Tags: , , , ,

News Roundup

MLK memorial, Urban League honors, USDA allegations

MLK Memorial, Urban League honors, USDA

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: April 24, 2009 Tags: , , , , , , ,

More Blacks Say King’s Dream Fulfilled

A great majority of African-Americans believe that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of racial…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: January 20, 2009 Tags: ,

BE Publisher Reflects on Obama-King Connection

Celebrity sightings in Washington, DC, are nothing new these days but still, it hasn’t diminished…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: January 19, 2009 Tags: , , ,

Voices From Washington

Continuing a Family Tradition
Ever since President-elect Barack Obama won the Iowa caucus, North Carolina…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: January 18, 2009 Tags: , ,
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