On The Root, Dr. Henry Louis Gates profiles the black experience throughout Latin America. Underscoring black life in places, such as Peru and Brazil, Dr. Gates focuses his lens on Dominicans on the island of Hispaniola.

On the video, Dr. Gates talks with anthropologist and Director of Cultural Diversity Juan Rodriguez to find out why in the Dominican Republic, those of African descent , who are at least 90 percent of the population, call themselves everything but "black."

Dr. Maya Angelou's (pictured left) second cookbook, "Great Food All Day Long: Cook Splendidly, Eat Smart," was profiled on ABC's "Good Morning America" Thursday morning.

Exploring Dr. Angelou's signature recipes for roasted chicken -- as well as sumptuous meals such as "Mixed-Up Tamale Pie," "All Day and Night Cornbread" and "Sweet Potatoes McMillan" -- Robin Roberts (pictured) held a delightful conversation with the author at her New York residence.

Do you know any 15-year-olds who are on their way to Harvard?

Meet Saheela Ibraheem (pictured), a senior at Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, N.J.

Crediting her parents, who are Nigerian immigrants, for her academic achievements -- her father is said to have stayed up at night teaching her subjects not found at school -- Saheela's exceptional journey began as a 6th grader at Conackamack Middle School in Piscataway, N.J.

So if you've read any of my earlier posts about First Lady Michelle Obama, you know that I am a serious fan. Who doesn't love Mrs. Obama's message to children to get fit and stay healthy?

Mrs. Obama's latest stop for her "Let's Move" campaign shows her getting her groove on with students to Beyonce's "Move Your Body" song.

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According to a new study, domestic violence has been linked to postpartum depression.

Why is this important?

Because African-American women suffer abuse from their "intimate partners" more than any other group, and this violence may explain the recent case of Lashanda Armstrong, who killed both herself and her children (ages 11 months, 2 and 5) while reportedly being depressed.

What does it mean when a local Boy Scout has more of a sense of justice and decency than the federal government?

Unfortunately, this is the case in Folsom, Calif., where 36 African Americans are buried under headstones that read:

"Moved from N*gger Hill Cemetery by U.S. Government - 1954."

Think all of today's youth are squandering their life away? Not 16-year-old Tanessa Patterson (pictured), a fashion designer who has been designing and making clothes since she was 12 years old.

In 2001, the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center opened their doors to the youth of the 8th Ward in Washington, D.C. The result was a safe, educational learning space that any child with an interest could attend.

On Thursday, the center celebrated its 10th anniversary, with tennis powerhouses Venus and Serena Williams in attendance (pictured above with kids), of empowering more than 4,000 kids with a balanced dose of education and sports.

The center has served as a motivational enclave for students to get ahead, offering a technology lab, library and tennis court and also has an array of activities, such as sewing, a step team and a book club.

The mission of the center is to:

• Improve the academic average of every child;
• Increase understanding of technology and its role in today's society;
• Increase understanding of the role of sports in promoting teamwork and understanding;
• Provide recreation as an alternative to anti-social behavior

Founder of the Southeast Center and CEO of the Recreation Wish List Committee Cora Masters Barry talks with BlackVoices.com about the success of her center and how to make a real difference when it comes to our children.

On Wednesday, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell (pictured left) had Birther Movement member Orly Taitz (pictured) on his "The Last Word" show to admit that she was wrong about President Barack Obama's birth of origin and apologize for leading a dubious-yet-damaging campaign against the President with her false information.

On Wednesday, President Barack Obama released his long form birth certificate in order to lay the "controversy" to rest that he isn't an American citizen.

Later that day, the President and First Lady Michelle Obama flew to Chicago and sat down with Oprah, who wanted to know why the President waited so long: