The African-American Village

On this date in African-American History

Distinguished African-American Sailor Saluted on US Postage Stamp
Doris Miller - The first African-American hero of World War II, became an inspiration to generations of Americans for his actions at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Soledad’s Eyewitness Report on the Haitian Relief Effort
This revealing tete-a-tete about the Haiti relief effort effectively conveys the essence of her brilliant mind and very likable spirit

Sundance Channel Kicks Off Black History Month Programming

PBS African-American History Lineup

Psychic Friend Shares Sage Advice in Serendipitous NYC Drama
The story is unpredictable and so engaging that you quickly forget the low production values as you become immersed in the plight of the members of the motley ensemble.

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Obama’s State of the Union Speech:
An Oscar-Worthy Performance

2010 Oscar Nominations

SIRIUS XM’s Oprah Radio to Launch Exclusive Show with  Derrick Ashong

Prodigal Daughter Learns Valuable Life Lessons in Moralizing Melodrama

Museum of Science and Industry Presents 2010 Black Creativity Program

Globalization Documentary Discusses Paradox of Poverty in Era of Unparalleled Wealth

Prince Woos Waitress in Latest Disney Animated Adventure

Face Time with the Man Behind the Famous Voice

Maynard Jackson: A Biography

Bio-Pic Chronicles the Life and Times of Late Civil Rights Lawyer, William Kunstler

How Black Men and Women can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships, By Hill Harper

A Passion for Giving: PBS Documentary Extols Virtues of Philanthropy

African American History in the United States of America: An Anthology (Volume 1)

HHS Releases Update of "Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women"

Documentary Exposes Pattern of Predatory Lending in Minority Communities

Moving Documentary Chronicles Humanitarian Mission of Women Bonded by Grief

The Bitch Switch: Knowing How to Turn It On and Off

Untapped Consumer Group Could Boost Economy by $1 Trillion in 2010

HHS Takes Additional Steps Toward Development of Vaccine for the Novel Influenza A (H1N1)