Mark Humphrey-AP The signature of Abraham Lincoln is seen on the 13th Amendment.
It's already embarrassing that Mississippi didn't ratify the 13th Amendment (the one that, you know, abolishes slavery) until 1995. It's even more embarrassing that the Magnolia State didn't officially ratify the amendment until now, almost 150 years after Congress voted for it. Back in '95 the state never properly notified the U.S. Archivist about the ratification, so it was never official. This apparent clerical blunder wasn't spotted until Dr. Ranjan Batra, an associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, saw "Lincoln" and wondered what happened when the states voted on ratification. The right paperwork was filed and on February 7, 2013 Mississippi officially ratified the 13th Amendment. "It was long overdue," admitted Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. No kidding. [Source] http://now.msn.com/mississippi-officially-ratifies-13th-amendment-abolishing-slavery
In an extended interview from the Colored Frames DVD disc 2, artist Michael Singletary discusses the influences of Bill Cosby and Spike Lee in terms of getting the work of African American artists in film and television.
In an extended interview from the Colored Frames DVD disc 2, artist Benny Andrews discusses the legacy of his work within the greater context of the African American visual arts movement.
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As Black History Month is celebrated around the world, NBC 4 New York brings you a South African soprano from The Metropolitan Opera that is making history on stage. Our Tracie Strahan has more in this edition of "Positively Black."
The following Today show video came about due to the fact that both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal were just targeted and successfully attacked by Chinese hackers. It contains online security tips from technology expert Omar Wasow. The video aired on the February 1, 2013 episode of Today.
THE GROUP MOST DEVASTATED BY AMERICA’S OBSESSION WITH THE GUN IS AFRICAN AMERICANS. ALTHOUGH MAKING COMPARISONS CAN BE DANGEROUS, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THEY MUST BE NOTED. AMERICA HAS THE LARGEST PRISON POPULATION IN THE WORLD AND OF THE OVER 2 MILLION MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO MAKE UP THE INCARCERATED... THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY IS BLACK.
THEY ARE THE MOST UNEMPLOYED... THE MOST CAUGHT IN UNJU...ST SYSTEMS OF JUSTICE... AND IN THE GUN GAME... THE MOST HUNTED. THE RIVER OF BLOOD THAT WASHES THE STREETS OF OUR NATION... FLOWS MOSTLY FROM THE BODIES OF OUR BLACK CHILDREN. YET AS THE GREAT DEBATE EMERGES ON THE QUESTION OF THE GUN, WHITE AMERICA DISCUSSES THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP WHILE NO ONE SPEAKS TO THE CONSEQUENCES OF OUR RACIAL CARNAGE. WHERE IS THE RAISED VOICE OF BLACK AMERICA? WHY ARE WE MUTE? WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS ? OUR LEGISLATORS ? WHERE IS THE CHURCH?
NOT ALL ...BUT MANY WHO HAVE BEEN RECIPIENTS OF THIS DISTINGUISHED AWARD WERE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SPOKE UP TO REMEDY THE ILLS OF THE NATION. THEY WERE COMMITTED TO RADICAL THOUGHT. THEY WERE MY MENTORS, MY INSPIRATION, MY MORAL COMPASS. THROUGH THEM I UNDERSTOOD AMERICA’S GREATNESS. DR. W.E.B. DUBOIS, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, FANNIE LOU HAMER, ELLA BAKER, BOBBY KENNEDY, CONNIE RICE, AND PERHAPS MOST OF ALL, PAUL ROBESON. FOR ME, HE WAS THE SPARROW. HE WAS AN ARTIST WHO MADE US UNDERSTAND THE DEPTH OF THAT CALLING WHEN HE SAID " ARTISTS ARE THE GATE KEEPERS OF TRUTH. WE ARE THE CIVILIZATION’S RADICAL VOICE.”
NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF BLACK AMERICA HAS THERE EVER BEEN SUCH A HARVEST OF TRULY GIFTED AND POWERFUL ARTISTS... OUR NATION HUNGERS FOR THEIR RADICAL SONG.... LET US NOT SIT BACK SILENTLY. LET US NOT BE CHARGED WITH PATRIOTIC TREASON.
President Barack Obama listens to cellist Khari Joyner, a 21-year-old
Make-A-Wish recipient from Atlanta, Ga., in the Oval Office, Jan. 29,
2013.(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Stand Up Guys Starring: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken & Alan Arkin
Three geriatric criminals reunite to recapture the glory of their lawless youth, but find their celebrations interrupted when one is put into a difficult position by a vengeful mob boss. Nearly 20 years after refusing to inform on his partner-in-crime, Val (Al Pacino) emerges from prison a free man. Waiting for him at the gate is his old friend Doc (Christopher Walken), who quickly takes him out on the town with the mischievous Hirsh (Alan Arkin) to stir up some trouble. It's been far too long since the trio raised hell on the streets, and they're all eager to make up for lost time. Meanwhile, one of the three is harboring a secret that will test their longtime friendship unless they can finally come to terms with their troublesome past.
Bullet to the Head Starring: Sylvestor Stallone, Kang Sung & Jason Momoa
A hitman (Sylvester Stallone) and a New York cop team up to get revenge on the killers who murdered their partners, and uncover a lucrative conspiracy while blasting their way through the New Orleans underworld in this action thriller from veteran tough-guy filmmaker Walter Hill (48 Hrs., The Warriors).
Warm Bodies Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer & John Malkvoich
A tormented zombie (Nicholas Hoult) experiences a profound transformation after entering into an unusual relationship with the daughter (Teresa Palmer) of a military leader charged with eradicating the walking dead. As the unlikely pair build a tenuous bridge between the living and the dead, those on both sides of the battle begin to sense that nothing in their world will ever be the same again.
Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915) was born a slave but would later become one
of the most influential black men in United States history. Washington advocated
peaceful protest and believed violence would hurt the chance for
African-Americans to secure civil rights. W.E.B. Du Bois, another famous writer
and civil rights activist in the early 20th century, believed in stronger
protests. Though both men went about things different ways they both are still
well read today and recognized for helping African-Americans get civil rights.
W.E.B. DuBois,a prolific author, historian, and civil rights activist, authored
The Souls of Black Folk in 1903. It remains one of the most celebrated pieces of
African American literature.
The 54th Massachusetts was one of the first official African American units
during the Civil War. Luis Emilio assumed command of the 54th after the Battle
of Fort Wagner in 1863.
When speaking of Elijah Muhammad, the Last Messenger of Allah, very few are
without a personal view or bias. Whether it is influenced by former students
such as Minister Malik El Shabazz, also known as Minister Malcolm X, Cassius
Clay, formerly known as Muhammad Ali, Louis Wilcox also known as Minister Louis
Farrakhan or any host of other notables inside as well as out of the Nation of
Islam, it's rare for anyone of age to not have a point of view, whether grounded
or not. Movies and other biased media have influenced even those under age or on
the outer fringes. With this in mind, our initial approach to the Messenger's
history takes the above public predisposition into consideration, which is why
we simply want to share this treatise or lengthy discourse from a point of view
consistent with the Messenger's 40 year presentation and how he saw himself. For
with anyone, there are at least three angles by which we all are viewed. First
is how we see ourselves; secondly, how others see us; and thirdly how we
actually are. Bringing the three together produces a smoothness or coherence
that is rarely attained by most, but in Messenger Elijah Muhammad's case, we
humbly request that your judgment be reserved, because the jury is still out as
to the profundity, significance and effect of his impact on the world as we know
it.
