In Brussels over the weekend, The European Union signed a temporary trade pact with Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Madagascar calling for tariffs on European goods to be removed over the next 15 years. Read the rest of the story here.
Monday, August 31, 2009
FAMU Law Gains Full Accreditation From The ABA
Congrats to FAMU School of Law for recently gaining full accreditation from the American Bar Association. FAMU becomes the 6th HBCU law school to reach full accreditation. The others include NCCU Law, Southern Law, Howard Law, Texas Southern Law, and UDC Law.
Africa In The New: Gabon To Elect New President
The west African country of Gabon had its voters out electing a new president for the country yesterday. This will be the successor for President Omar Bongo, who died in June after more than four decades in office. Read the entire story at CNN.
Candace Matthews Named Black Enterprise Corp Executive of the Year
Candace Matthews is Black Enterprise's Corporate Executive of the Year. The 50 year old Matthews, is the first private company executive to receive the honor. Read the entire story here.
Still Going On Even On National TV
The woman who had the poster snatched and then was escorted out by 3 officers had this to say about the situation.
Trailer of The Big L Story
Here's a lot more on one of the greatest to touch a mic. In the short time Big L was here on the earth, he left a lasting impression on many people and especially the rap game.BIG L Rest In Peace.
Happy Founders' Day Livingstone College
On this date in 1879 Livingstone College was originally founded as Zion Wesley Institute by a group of A.M.E. Zion ministers for the purpose of training ministers in the Cabarrus County town of Concord, North Carolina.
Today In Black History
On this date in 1979 Donald McHenry succeeded Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. as UN Ambassador.
Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago.
On this date in 1962 Trinidad and Tobago proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom.
His Soul is still On Ice... Eldridge Cleaver
On this date in 1935 Eldridge Cleaver was born in Wabbaseka, Arkansas. He would go on to write his most famous book Soul On Ice after moving to Los Angles and then became a prominent leader of the Black Panther Party.Wale - World Tour f. Jazmine Sullivan (prod. Cool & Dre)
New music from Wale with the great voice of Jazmine Sullivan. It def has a A Tribe Called Quest feel to it.Listen/Download:
Wale- World Tour f. Jazmine Sullivan (prod. Cool & Dre)
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