by Forest Parks | Jan 31, 2017 | Funny
Putting the nation on alert against what it has described as a “highly credible terrorist threat,” the FBI announced today that it has uncovered a plot by members of al-Qaeda to sit back and enjoy themselves while the United States collapses of its own accord....
by Forest Parks | Jan 31, 2017 | Africa, News, Politics News
Their is no doubt that the uncertain state of the world and especially Africa lays largely in the hands of the West. American has had a huge role in the various wars / conflicts / political upheavals and terrible things that have and are happening. So, Trump’s...
by Forest Parks | Jan 27, 2017 | Black Inventors, History
George Alcorn is mostly known for inventing the imaging X-ray spectrometer, however this was one of at least 20 inventions that the talented man produced during his works alongside the likes of Philco-Ford, Perkin-Elmer, IBM and NASA. He is the holder of eight...
by Forest Parks | Jan 26, 2017 | Black Inventors, History
James Edward West was born on 10th February 1931 in Farville, Virginia. His father held many jobs and his mother was a schoolteacher. She worked at Langley Air Force Base during World War II but later lost her job because she was involved in the NAACP. At just 12...
by Forest Parks | Jan 25, 2017 | Black Inventors, History
Norbert Rillieux was born on March 17, 1806 to a prominet Creole family in Louisiana. He is widely considered as one of the earliest chemical engineers. Rilleux worked on a lot of things in his life and made many advancements, however he is most well know for...
by Forest Parks | Jan 23, 2017 | Black Inventors, History
Born in 1849 Joseph Lee was involved in the food industry from a young age! He was born in Boston and worked in a bakery during his youth. Who knew the future he had ahead of himself at that point! He eventually opened two very successful restaurants in the Boston...
by Forest Parks | Jan 20, 2017 | Afro-Latinx, News
Sad news as it’s been reported that Afro-Colombian human rights activist Emilsen Manyoma is the latest victim of a wave of attacks against human rights defenders in recent months in Colombia. On Tuesday Police confirmed that the bodies of human rights activist...
by Forest Parks | Jan 20, 2017 | Black Inventors, History
Charles R. Drew was the first black surgeon examiner of the American Board of Surgery. He was a revolutionary in the field, he created a system to allow the immediate and safe transfusion of blood plasma, he devloped large scale blood banks and so much more. And this...
by Forest Parks | Jan 20, 2017 | Culture
Ex Pastor Kevin Wesley is causing controversy amongst Christians because he feels the Holy Cross is not a real symbol, it has no power and it is not even mentioned in the bible! “Could it be we are just imitating something popular?” Watch below and let us...
by Forest Parks | Jan 20, 2017 | Culture
Jamila Lyiscott was asked by Ted to create an original poem about the Inauguration. Below is the poem: “The purpose of this piece is to inspire and sustain those of us committed to authoring hope, equity and justice into our immediate future. My impetus for framing...
