By Leonard E. Colvin

Chief Reporter

New Journal & Guide

The 2010 Black History Month theme is “The History of Black Economic Empowerment.” This year’s observance coincides with the 50th anniversary of the student-led sit-ins at lunch counters across the South that forced white store owners to serve Black patrons.

By Rosaland Tyler

Associate Editor

New Journal & Guide

The National Association of Black Military Women will honor seven local women at its Feb. 27 luncheon and also  introduce the Navy’s first black female admiral, Rear Adm. Michelle Howard.

By Kam Williams

Film Critic

Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in London on July 10, 1977 to Nigerian  immigrants, Arinze, a doctor, and Obiajulu Ejiofor, a pharmacist. By the age of 13, he was already appearing in numerous school and National Youth Theatre productions, and he subsequently attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, as well as Dulwich College.

RICHMOND

A Virginia Beach student, Wesley Chavis of Cox High School, was among five student essay winners highlighted January 21 at the Richmond Marriott during Dominion’s annual Strong Men & Women Excellence in Leadership program. The annual event releases an original portrait-poster honoring outstanding African-American men and women and features five winning essays of students from the regions serviced by the power company.