Occasionally, I come across great leaders in the African American community that have dedicated their existence to improving the lives of everyone, not just our community, but all underrepresented groups that have struggled to have their voice heard within mainstream media and society Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts is one of those stalwarts who deserves all the accolades that have come his way during his illustrious career

Whether you voted for him or not, few Americans can honestly say that on January 20th, they were not anxious to see how the first Black President of the United States would perform as leader of the free the world After recently completing his first 100 days in the Oval Office, the Barack Obama approval rating is extremely high for a leader faced with so much adversity from a devastating recession to two wars in the Middle East

Growing up, most young people felt a sense of security at school It was a place one could go to be around your friends, learn, and not worry about serious violence

Michael Vick was once one of the most electrifying athletes ever to play the game of football His speed and agility made him almost impossible for pass rushers to sack and he remained a constant figure on sports highlight shows every Monday morning during the National Football League season

Every year at the Final Four, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducts new members into their illustrious club In any avenue of life, reaching the pinnacle of one’s profession is a dream come true, but for the Hall of Fame class of 2009, the honor is even more rewarding as many of the inductees faced the challenge of overcoming adversity to make it to the top of their profession, which should serve as inspiration for those everywhere trying to realize their dreams

Imagine getting a telephone call in the middle of the night, informing you that a family member was in the hospital with only minutes to live What would you do to be able to spend the final seconds of a loved-one’s life at their bedside

November 28, 2008 was one of those magical moments in world history Most people remember where they were when they heard the news that Barack Hussein Obama would be the first African American president in United States history

It was always Joe Henderson III’s dream to become a successful NASCAR driver He entered NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity (D4D) program with hopes of cracking a barrier that remains in place for most African American drivers

It is almost impossible to turn on the television or radio and not hear someone’s opinion on the alleged violent incident between Chris Brown and Rihanna Unfortunately as a society, we have become obsessed with celebrity, and many blame everyone in the limelight (i

Despite the popularity of the sport, NASCAR has often been described by critics as a White man’s sport With the exception of a few trailblazers, such as ESPN NASCAR analyst and former NBA All-Star Brad Daugherty, most coverage of racing includes very few faces of color or women