New America Media: African American

Whitney Houston’s Twin Legacies: Beauty and Pain

Colorlines, News Analysis, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

Though speculation continues to swirl about exactly how she died, vocal legend and pop diva Whitney Houston’s legacy is, in many ways, already set.

Did Whitney Houston's Crossover Fame Cost Her?

Black America Web, Commentary, Staff, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

The pop stardom that Beyonce, Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson take for granted now was ushered in on Whitney Houston's multi-octave voice.

Whitney Houston's Funeral Set For This Weekend in Atlanta

Blackmediascoop.com, News Report, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

Whitney Houston’s autopsy is said to be complete but we’re still awaiting the toxicology reports.

Community College Students Struggle to Pass College-Level Math

EdSource, News Report, Dan Fost, Posted: Feb 10, 2012

Large numbers of community college students are struggling to pass the college-level math classes they need to complete a degree or transfer to a four-year institution.

New DOE Rule for For-profit Schools Hurts Black Students

Tri-State Defender, Commentary, Harry C. Alford , Posted: Feb 10, 2012

The DOE's “Gainful Employment Rule” links a school’s access to federal loan financing to students’ default rate.

Black-Korean Tensions Flare in Dallas

New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann and Aruna Lee, Posted: Feb 09, 2012

A racially-charged dispute between a customer and the Korean owner of a gas station in Dallas reveals tensions between blacks and Koreans in the city.

NYPD Officers Shoot and Kill Three Black Men in One Week

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: Feb 06, 2012

Ramyaccount.nytimes.com/auth/loginmarley Graham, 18, was shot and killed by a NYPD officer in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon after running into his home as undercover officers pursued him. He’s the third person the NYPD have killed in a week. According to the police spokesperson, he was unarmed.

Ethnic Experts Say Strengthen, Don't Cut, Social Security

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Feb 06, 2012

Experts on an aging say a new report on ethnic elders and Social Security shows Washington needs to improve the program’s fairness, not cut it.

Should Black Women Defend Abortion Rights?

The Miami Times, News Analysis, Kaila Heard, Posted: Feb 05, 2012

Higher abortion rates among African American women are a symptom of massive health care disparities.

How Toxic is Black Hair Care?

New America Media/SF Bay View, News Feature, Thandisizwe Chimurenga, Posted: Feb 02, 2012

Little attention has been paid to the connection between African American beauty products and adverse health outcomes. Recent studies suggest that may change.