The charisma and superior oratorical skills of Rev. Al Sharpton helped lighten the blow as he delivered a painfully honest message about the Black community to over 400 guests attending The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s (The National Coalition) recent Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala in Washington DC. The outspoken civil rights leader was […]
How Sunday’s Celebrity Apprentice highlighted Donald Trump’s problems with women and race
By Eric Deggans (TampaBay.com) – Talk about awful timing: In a media moment where even straight-arrow political reporter Bob Schieffer is calling his statements about the president racist, reality TV star and possible presidential candidate Donald Trump presided over an episode of Celebrity Apprentice Sunday in which all three black women still on the show […]
Star Jones to Host Spirit of Democracy Awards
Washington, DC – Former New York Prosecutor, TV host, and author, Star Jones, will serve as host of the 14th annual “Spirit of Democracy Awards Black & White Gala,” Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition), announced today. The Gala will be held on May […]
Star Jones Joins UPTOWN Magazine as Editor-At-Large
NEW YORK- UPTOWN Magazine announced that attorney, television personality, former prosecutor, political insider, philanthropist and bestselling author Star Jones has joined as Editor-at-Large, effective immediately. Founded in 2004, Uptown Magazine delivers fashion, lifestyle, political and entertainment content specifically created for affluent African Americans. Jones’ first UPTOWN editorial contribution to the publication will be in the […]