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Front Page - 2012-11-08

Grateful for Obamacare after health scare

LOS ANGELES -- Natalie Jill Hamingson's life-saving emergency surgery three months ago to remove her inflamed gall bladder could have set her back by at least $49,000 had she not taken advantage of a provision in the health care reform law -- so-called Obamacare. More »

Policy, not race, drives endorsements for Obama

New America Media surveyed some of the nation's leading ethnic media outlets and editors to see who, if anyone, they are endorsing in the 2012 presidential election. What NAM discovered is continued strong support for the incumbent. More »

Copley Cares fashion show raises funds for Red Cross

Last Thursday, the American Red Cross took over the Copley Place Center court for Copley Cares, its second annual fashion show and fundraiser. The evening consisted of a fashion showcase, silent auction and VIP reception. More »

Rap rookie Kendrick Lamar scores with cinematic debut

Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated major label debut album "good kid, m.A.A.d city" has already been regarded as a modern classic. More »

Harvard Professor Elizabeth Warren scores a stunning upset over U.S. Senator Scott Brown

In a race that pitted a democratic newcomer against a GOP rock star, Elizabeth Warren, the Harvard Law School professor that was roundly attacked for her claims of Indian ancestry, earned a solid victory against incumbent U.S. Senator Scott Brown. More »

Professionals pay it forward in NAACP mentoring program

Inside the Boston Branch NAACP -- behind red, white and blue flyers encouraging bystanders to vote -- an eager group of mentors awaited students last Saturday. Organization members jumped excitedly each time the door's buzzer sounded. More »

Nas and Lauryn Hill: A tale of two hip hop legends

Rap icons Nas and Lauryn Hill will co-headline a sold-out show at House of Blues this Sunday, but it's hardly the first time their paths have crossed. In fact, Nas owes some of his present fame to a Lauryn Hill guest appearance back in 1996. More »