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‘F#%K That Guy’: NFL Executives Admit They Hate Colin Kaepernick, But Why Don’t They Hate What Is Happening to American Citizens?

‘F#%K That Guy’: NFL Executives Admit They Hate Colin Kaepernick, But Why Don’t They Hate What Is Happening to American Citizens?

by James Washington | Sep 9, 2016 | Blog

It is very clear that all the executive has a very negative attitude towards the quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his protest. However, inquiring minds want to know why these executives and many of the American population are focusing their anger, hate and focus on...
BE THE SOLUTION: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Opens a New Charter School in Harlem

BE THE SOLUTION: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Opens a New Charter School in Harlem

by James Washington | Sep 9, 2016 | Celebrities, Positivity

From the partnership with other celebrities like Tyler Perry, Combs has seen his dream of playing a role in the development of young people in the society come true by opening his own charter school in Harlem, New York, called Capital Preparatory Harlem. “Great...
Gabrielle Union is Set to Open a Womens’ Only Sneakers Store in Miami

Gabrielle Union is Set to Open a Womens’ Only Sneakers Store in Miami

by James Washington | Sep 2, 2016 | Blog, Business, Celebrities, Positivity

Gabrielle Union, a sleek lady from Hollywood is taking a shot at a ladies’ shoe store. Due to her celebrity status, it shocks no one that the performing artist is taking her affection for style to the following level with her own one of a kind sneaker store!...
#SpendBlack Movement: If Americans Spend 2% of Their Income with Black Owned Businesses It Will Create 1 Million More Jobs

#SpendBlack Movement: If Americans Spend 2% of Their Income with Black Owned Businesses It Will Create 1 Million More Jobs

by James Washington | Sep 2, 2016 | Positivity

In light of the awful and racial discriminating shootings in July, African-American men in the BMe Community have propelled an organized #spendblack crusade that is outwardly moving, simple to join and solicits individuals from all races to #spendblack. The visual...
Backwards in Philadelphia:  Let’s Close 23 Schools & Spend $400 Million Dollar on New Prison

Backwards in Philadelphia: Let’s Close 23 Schools & Spend $400 Million Dollar on New Prison

by James Washington | Sep 2, 2016 | News, Politics News

It might seem like a big surprise, but believe it or not, there are plans by Philadelphia to close up to twenty-three schools and built a $400 million dollar prison instead. If indeed this their future plan for the young people , then the black people may as well...
Ellenae Fairhurst Become The First Black Woman to Own & Control a Lexus Dealership

Ellenae Fairhurst Become The First Black Woman to Own & Control a Lexus Dealership

by James Washington | Sep 1, 2016 | Business

When it comes to buying automobiles, women have remained a dominant figure. From a couple of reliable sources, it is important to know that around eighty-five percent of vehicle buyers are women. The truth is that around eight percent of auto dealers in the country...
NAACP Calls for Ban on Privately Owned & Managed Charter Schools | Are Charter Schools the Problem?

NAACP Calls for Ban on Privately Owned & Managed Charter Schools | Are Charter Schools the Problem?

by James Washington | Sep 1, 2016 | Politics News

The meeting held last month by the NAACP (The National Alliance For The Advancement of Colored People) finally brought into life one of its most concerns; charter schools. The members of the organization, approved language calling for a temporary prohibition on...
Kanye West’s 40th Top 40 Hit Breaks Michael Jackson’s Record

Kanye West’s 40th Top 40 Hit Breaks Michael Jackson’s Record

by James Washington | Sep 1, 2016 | Celebrities

Its official Kanye West has surpassed the king of pop, Michael Jackson when it comes to top 40 hits. According to reports, the rapper has more top 40 hits compared to Michael and this came after his latest hit collaboration with Schoolboy Q “That Part” moved from...
An American Reality: Students Visit East St. Louis to Show Connection Between Institutional Racism and Poverty

An American Reality: Students Visit East St. Louis to Show Connection Between Institutional Racism and Poverty

by James Washington | Sep 1, 2016 | News

It’s becoming hard not to mention institutional racism when talking about poverty. These two topics seem to have a direct relationship and this is inspiring students to study how each affects the other. This seems to have been inspired by the increasing and recent...
2,500 Native Americans Block $3.6B Oil Pipeline Construction to Protect Sacred Ground & Water, But the Media is Silent

2,500 Native Americans Block $3.6B Oil Pipeline Construction to Protect Sacred Ground & Water, But the Media is Silent

by James Washington | Aug 31, 2016 | Politics News

News from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe officials has confirmed that the Camp of the Sacred Stones rose up to around two thousand five hundred. The project involving the approval of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers is highlighted for further scrutiny without any other...
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