by Krystal | Dec 11, 2016 | Modern History, News, Positivity
Dr. Candice Bridge, who is the first African-American Chemistry professor at the University of Central Florida, just received a $324,000 grant to study rape-investigation methods. The grant, given by the National Institute of Justice, will grant Bridge access to tools...
by Forest Parks | Dec 10, 2016 | Culture, History
During slavery many many peoples were parted, taken from their families and cultures. It’s rare that an individual who is descended from an enslaved person can fully track back their roots. However, one group of Afro-Cubans, the Gangá-Longobá kept their...
by Furious | Dec 9, 2016 | Blog, History, Video
“Back during slavery, when Black people like me talked to the slaves, they didn’t kill ’em, they sent some old house Negro along behind him to undo what he said. You have to read the history of slavery to understand this. There were two kinds of...
by Forest Parks | Dec 9, 2016 | History, Modern History, News
On November 8th, 1946, 32 year-old Viola Desmond decided to goto Roseland Theater in Nova Scotia. Her car was in the shop being repaired so she had some free time. A beautician and businesswoman Viola did well for herself and wanted to sit in the luxury seats in the...
by Forest Parks | Dec 7, 2016 | History, Modern History
The image of the hard working Asian American is one stuck in all of our minds, it’s in stark contrast to the unruly black youth, the hood rat, the one that’s also stuck in our minds whether we like it or not. Asians are educated, that’s hammered home...
by Koba | Dec 6, 2016 | History
One thing you will never see my write is that all white people are bad. I truly believe that some are good people with good hearts. To see white veterans tell the truth about the history of this country is refreshing and needed. This country will never progress until...
by Forest Parks | Dec 2, 2016 | A List Categories, Culture, Modern History
Back when Ziggy Marley was a kid Jamaica was going through political turmoil. buy lexapro online https://fromaddictiontorecovery.com/NAV2/_notes/mno/lexapro.html no prescription pharmacy His Dad, Bob Marley, had organised a free political concert On December 3, 1976....
by Forest Parks | Nov 28, 2016 | Modern History, News
James Baldwin was more than just an icon, he was an outspoken and in your face truth talking black man. Someone that should be celebrated for his brazen representation of his own people. And Baldwin didn’t tone things down, he said it proud and loud. Now, a...
by Randall Barnes | Nov 26, 2016 | A List Categories, Black 365, Modern History, Opinion
It’s a fact that people are infatuated with brands, especially black people. We respect entities that play on our emotions. We love over-the-top spectacles, being relevant and having a sense of belonging. Why do you think Drake is internationally known, all the while...
by Candace | Nov 10, 2016 | Modern History
“I’m tired of talking about where we’ve been. I’m more interested in talking about where we’re going. We have to mature as a community and start demanding solutions,” Michael Tubbs told an audience following his victory in Stockton City, California. Twenty-six...
