(NNPA)—History books and Hollywood have chronicled the Army’s Buffalo Soldiers and the Army Air Corps’ Tuskegee Airmen, but the men who integrated the Marines during World War II often have been forgotten. That is starting to change, beginning with the House’s 422-0 vote of H.R. 2447, a bill sponsored by Jacksonville, Fla., Congresswoman Corrine Brown.

Brown was elated upon passing her bill with strong bipartisan support (HR 2447), granting the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines Oct. 25 on the House floor.

NEW YORK (AP)—Believe it or not, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show belonged to the boys last Wednesday night.

It was Kanye West, Jay-Z and Maroon 5 who got the audience clapping and cheering at the annual lingerie extravaganza at the Lexington Avenue Armory, quite a feat considering they were sharing the stage with the some of the world’s top models—in barely-there get-ups, no less.

KANYE WEST AND JAY-Z (AP Photo/Brad Barket)

The show, which also featured a song by Nicki Minaj, who was decked out in a bright orange bustier, cosmic-print skirt and leggings, and a frothy pink wig, will be televised on CBS Nov. 29.

The worlds of fashion and music always come together on this runway, which is more for entertainment, excitement and brand-building than a serious preview of styles.

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP)—President Barack Obama says the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University has an important message for institutions far beyond college sports: that protecting children is more important than shielding institutions.

Obama has called the case, which ended the career of longtime head coach Joe Paterno, “heartbreaking.” He and other school officials were faulted for not doing enough after allegations that a one-time assistant coach abused young boys.

At a news conference Sunday after the APEC summit in Hawaii, Obama said college athletic programs are fun and can be important. But he said the excitement they generate shouldn’t get in the way of protecting vulnerable youngsters. And he says the lesson is that when people see something wrong, they have to “step up.”

(NNPA)—Nia Long recently received a new addition to her family.

According to E! News, the actress and her international basketball player beau Ime Udoka who formerly played with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, welcomed a son on Nov. 7, Long’s rep confirmed.

The baby boy, named Kez Sunday Udoka, is Long’s second child. She also has a 10-year-old from a previous relationship. The new baby is Udoka’s first child.

NATURAL BEAUTY—In this June 26 photo, actress Nia Long poses backstage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. Representatives for the actress announced, Nov. 9, that Long gave birth to a second son named Kez Sunday Udoka on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

Long revealed that she was pregnant back in June.