by Jackson Ra | Jun 10, 2019 | Africa, News, Politics News
The people of Sudan have been fighting a monumental fight, an amazing struggle against the leftover corrupt powerhouse of their old government and the army. The horrendous system that was left behind after the fall out of colonialism in the motherland. And now our...
by Jackson Ra | Mar 30, 2019 | News
The UK’s Guardian newspaper reported Footage is consistent with claims of McCoy’s family, who said officers did not try to wake him or talk to him before shooting. And they wrote: Vallejo police have released footage of the killing of Willie McCoy at a Taco...
by Jackson Ra | Mar 27, 2017 | Opinion
Urban Intellectuals posted a question on our Facebook page that prompted this article. We asked the question, if Colin Kaepernick isn’t signed, will you ban the NFL? The responses ranged from absolutely to why would I do that, I love football. Obviously,...
by Jackson Ra | Jul 9, 2014 | Blog
The viral nature of social media is what makes it a powerful tool. Messages spread quickly over various social, economic, even political groups. The problem in the black community are the messages we are spreading. Nothing of power or substance seems to carry much...
by Jackson Ra | Jul 8, 2014 | Celebrities
Everyone desires to be a philanthropist in some manner, but few actually dawn the mantle. Beyonce is one celebrity working towards being put into this category despite the naysayers. Many believe Beyonce and other celebrities should give back more. Maybe they are...
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by Jackson Ra | Jun 27, 2014 | Culture
Historically, one of my favor rappers, hip hop stars have always been KRS One. As his acronym states, Knowledge Reigns Supreme and so does his insight when it comes to the music industry and life. Here is a quick video of KRS-ONE talking about how artist have to make...
by Jackson Ra | Jun 25, 2014 | News
The American political experiment is chaotic to say the least, bought and sold to say a bit more. The sad thing is you can’t find many people that wouldn’t disagree with this assessment, but it has always been difficult to find out who is doing the...
by Jackson Ra | Jun 24, 2014 | Celebrities
In a world when black marriages don’t happen or survive when they do, Big Boi and his wife, Sherlita, are going to tough it out. There is hope black love can survive and thrive in the 21st century. It was reported in October of 2013 Sherlita filed divorce...
by Jackson Ra | Jun 23, 2014 | News
Barbershops in our community are often referred to as the Black Man’s Country Club. We frequent these establishments almost weekly spending a few minutes in the chair, but enjoy hours of soaking up wonderful conversations about current events, relationships,...
by Jackson Ra | Jun 20, 2014 | News
It might be hard to believe, but slavery reparations was approved by the Dallas County Commissioners this week. In a unanimous vote, the resolution put forth by John Wiley Price was accepted by everyone on the board. However, it turns out many of the commissioners...
