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South Africa’s Desmond Tutu wins $1 Million Prize

By goodblacknews on October 4, 2012
Archbishop Desmond Tutu

A billionaire’s foundation announced Thursday a one-off $1 million award to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu for “his lifelong commitment to speaking truth to power.”  The foundation, which promotes good governance in the continent, was established by Sudan-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim.

Quincy Jones Accepts Montblanc Lifetime Achievement Award

By goodblacknews on October 3, 2012
 It was an evening suitable for a legend at the historic Chateau Marmont hotel in West Hollywood, as internationally acclaimed composer, filmmaker and philanthropist Quincy Jones was on hand to receive the Montblanc Lifetime Achievement Award.  There to introduce the iconic producer were Hollywood legends Sidney Poitier and Morgan Freeman as well as Quincy Jones’ daughter, actress and filmmaker Rashida Jones. 

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage Today

By goodblacknews on October 3, 2012

[slideshow]President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama married twenty years ago today at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Congratulations to them and their beautiful children, Sasha and Malia.