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Alicia Keys’ Organization Pays Tribute to Oprah Winfrey

Yesterday, Alicia Keys announced that her nonprofit organization, Keep a Child Alive, will be honoring Oprah this November at their upcoming Black Ball event.  Keys noted the 9th annual event will pay “special tribute to the empowerment of women — the heartbeat, soul, and backbone of the AIDS movement.”  With her efforts in South Africa, Keys believes… Read More Alicia Keys’ Organization Pays Tribute to Oprah Winfrey

Our America

Our America with Lisa Ling – Sneak Peek at Tonight’s Episode: “Life on the Rez”

Growing up, my mother spent every one of my birthdays telling the story of my birth.   Once she got to my arrival, the same words were always used to describe me “my little black-haired papoose”.  My Native American roots came from both my mother and father’s side of the family.  So when Lisa Ling announced she… Read More Our America with Lisa Ling – Sneak Peek at Tonight’s Episode: “Life on the Rez”