During the recent Congressional hearing to discuss what many contends is an insufficiently funded Black advertising campaign of Census 2010; the U. S. Census Bureau’s media-buying agencies were blistered by a charge that they allegedly played unfair politics with Black newspaper publishers.

While economists declare the recovery at hand, more Americans than ever are losing their homes. The financial bailout rescued the banks, but it has done precious little for homeowners faced with collapsing home values, ballooning mortgages and increasingly lost jobs.

This February, in celebration of the remarkable contributions made by African-Americans, Macy’s commemorates Black History Month with special events that celebrate you. In honor of African-Americans past and present who have made an impact in their communities and have inspired others to be their best selves, Macy’s “Celebrates You” events will help individuals to discover their own “brand” – their unique voice, style and personality that will empower them to advance and achieve success, like the trailblazers before them.

In the centuries since African Americans first arrived on our shores, they have known the bitterness of slavery and oppression, the hope of progress, and the triumph of the American Dream. African American history is an essential thread of the American narrative that traces our Nation’s enduring struggle to perfect itself.

AT&T* announced today the launch of its 28 Days of inspiration campaign and Web site www.att.com/28days to celebrate the history, contributions and culture of African Americans this February, while at the same time looking to the future. The 28 Days campaign is an innovative program created by AT&T to highlight February as more than a reflection of the rich past, but an unimaginable footprint to what the future holds beyond Black History Month in the African American community.

Houston Counts hosted a Town hall meeting to give citizens a chance to dialogue about the use of the word ‘Negro’ on the Census’ form. Margaret Wallace, manager of Houston Counts, presented a video which explained the importance of everyone participating in Census 2010.

With the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service just days away, the Corporation for National and Community Service is urging Americans to honor Dr. King’s memory and further his legacy by joining in service projects in their communities on the January 18 King Holiday.

In the first part of the momentous speech he gave at the Lincoln Memorial, the part school children don’t memorize and pundits never quote, Martin Luther King Jr. reminded a watching world that in writing the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

TV One offers viewers a very special Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday programming event Monday, January 18th from 8-9 PM ET, repeating at 11 PM ET, when the network presents Living the Dream: An Interview with President Barack Obama.

Percy Sutton was a true hero to African Americans in New York City and around the country. We will remember him for his service to the country as a Tuskegee Airman, to New York State as a state assemblyman, to New York City as Manhattan Borough President.

For the third year in a row, Roland Martin has been named one of the “Power 150” by EBONY magazine. Martin, a nationally award-winning journalist, is part of an elite list that includes President Obama, Chris Rock, the Williams sisters, Rev. Al Sharpton, LeBron James, Mo’Nique, Queen Latifah and Wanda Sykes*. The Power 150 Dec./Jan. issue is on newsstands now.

With President Barack Obama’s decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 30,000 additional troops to battle al-Qaida and the Taliban.