Black History Month provides a glimpse on the comprehensive contributions that Black role models have made on this country and the world It is often criticized because it encompasses the shortest month of the year and it is often viewed as shortchanging an ethnic group whose diverse members made history, and continue to do so, daily

While it seems only yesterday when the nation came together to watch President Barack Obama take the oath of office - and the historic step - as the nation’s first African American president, 2012 presidential elections are right around the corner There are many things at stake with the 2012 elections, in addition to the presidential race, including 33 races in the United States Senate and elections for members in the United States House of Representatives

The increase in technology and opportunities in the global marketplace continue to remain elusive goals for minority owned businesses According to a recent study by the Boston Consulting Groups entitled, "The New Agenda for Minority Business Development," minority owned businesses still do not mirror their respective constituencies

Now that the mid-term elections are over and time for campaign promises to become Congressional platforms, the battle lines are drawn regarding the fight over healthcare repeal for the package known as “Obamacare” Republicans, particularly those endorsed under the Tea Party banner, are working hard to make good on what seems to have become their singular promise directed towards healthcare repeal due to their premise of its exorbitant expense on already beleaguered taxpayers

For those who may only believe it is a day out of school or another occasion to shop, let’s be clear about Martin Luther King Jr Day 2011

As we approach the year 2011, questions like, what are your goals for 2011 are asked Why do we need to set goals

There has been a growing debate about affirmative action policies and diversity practices and whether the two benefit each other or stand in direct competition The basis of the discussion is focused on whether the highly touted diversity programs and practices that are headlined in annual reports, campaign slogans and college recruitment documents to signify that the presenting company, candidate or college is operating in a manner that is inclusive have become more of the norm than the hard fought and specifically designed affirmative action policy designed to correct historically discriminatory practices, particularly on college campuses and in government contracting

Every Sunday (and for some folks it is every Saturday), millions of people put on their “Sunday best” and pack the pews, padded seats, folding chairs and rough hewn benches of facilities nationwide that constitute their places of spiritual worship While religion is practiced the world over, the connection for Black people to their church and the Black clergy who run them, seems to surpass all others, thus the role of Black preachers themselves has also followed that exalted path

While the final amounts may vary, it is clear that those rallying for the Black farmers’ settlement to be, can almost rest assured that those long suffering laborers, many of whom have passed on, will finally receive the funds for a judgment they were awarded over a decade ago Regal Magazine reported earlier about the plight of the Black farmers’ settlement, including Black and Native American farmers, who were part of a judgment in the Pigford case in 1997

If you have been following our latest round of articles, you will know that Regal Magazine has been polling its readership to get their favorite choices on a wide range of topics from sports legends to our top celebrity women This piece will showcase the foods that warm their hearts and the top vacation spots that spark their imagination