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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 Bell, showing six officers shooting the 20-year-old who was sleeping …
Police Killed Rapper Willie McCoy Whilst He Slept, Bodycam Vid Suggests Read More »
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, we’ve been excited to see the support for the movement and disappointed in …
Why We Should BOYCOTT the NFL if Colin Kaepernick Isn’t Signed? | Are You Down? Read More »
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 steam through the social sphere, but notions of entertainment, fights or …
Instead of The Ice or Grown & Sexy: Here Are 21 Challenges For The Black Community Read More »
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 attempting to count her fortune, which landed her atop the Forbes most powerful …
Beyonce Gives Back: Builds $7 Million Homeless Housing Complex Read More »
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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 a choice to either be free …
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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 buying….until now. Leave it to the youth, but a …
16 Year Old Creates Plugin That Exposes Who Owns Your Politicans Read More »
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 papers. She was leaving one part of …
Black Love Survives: Big Boi And Wife To Remain Married Read More »
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, politics, and of course we enjoy a bit of joking with one another as well. However, …
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 were not actually paying close attention to the words of …
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