2009 Making Black History Past, Present, Future

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From Topsy to Flavor
Where's the Progress?

See historical & contemporary expressions of racism in advertising and entertainment.

Leaders John Hopkins University, AP
Living
Legends

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Oprah, Dr. Ben Carson and more living heroes. Living Legends.

Iman AP
Black Supermodels
Where Are They Now?

We honor the supermodels of yesteryear from Iman to Tyson Beckford.

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Black Filmmakers
Through The Years

African-American directors are pioneers and innovators in Hollywood.

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Young Lions
Making History

Stars who attained world class status in their fields before they turned 30.

Black Hairstyles Everett Collection, Getty Images
Hairstyles Through
The Years

From shags to dookie braids, the best of black hair through the years.

Obama's Life Getty Images
President Obama:
Origins & Inspiration

Barack's background, personal history and developments that led to his Presidency.

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Black History Month:
Back in the Day

From the Sony Walkman to Atari video games and more, BV takes you back.

Sesame Street PBS
How Culture Elected
Barack Obama

Count down the thirteen moments in culture that led to Obama's historic election.

Shop Savvy

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    Moments Remembered

    This Week in Black History

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    Novemeber 15-21, 2009

    Artistic greats Savion Glover and Lisa Bonet were born this week. Learn more black facts and meet more African American history makers from the fields of art, politics, business and more.

    This Week in Black History

      Notable Quotes

      Oprah Winfrey

      AP

      Oprah
      "A person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."
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      emeagwali.com

      Philip Emeagwali
      "If ideas are capital, why is Africa investing more on the military than on education?"
      John Johnson

      AP

      John H. Johnson
      "Make small goals ... accomplish them, it gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals."
      Cathy Hughes

      WireImage.com

      Cathy Hughes
      "I think the war is terrible, and I think President Bush lied. Outright lied."

      Black Icons, Unscripted

      Tyler Perry

      Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

      Revealing Videos

      In HBO's 'Black List Project,' notables share personal insights about their joys and struggles.


      +Chris Rock on Michael Vick
      +Diddy on Surviving Personal Tragedy
      +Buy 'The Black List, Vol. 1' DVD

        Movies of the Month

         

          Today's Black History Poll