by Freddie Ra | Nov 11, 2015 | Black 365
Here are a few important things that have happened on this day, November 10th, in black history. 1999 – 1995: Nigerian author and poet Ken Saro-Wiwa is executed. 1995: Nigerian author and poet Ken Saro-Wiwa is executed. 1999 – 1989: The Civil rights...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 10, 2015 | Celebrities
If this little amazing DJ looks familiar, you’ve probably have seen him before. Since DJ Arch Jnr was two years old, he has been making music videos for YouTube. Many of his videos have gone viral in the past year and a half. However, his biggest accomplishment in the...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 10, 2015 | Black 365
1994 – Death Carmen McRae A noted Jazz singer died on November 10, 1994 1960 – First Black Presidential Press Secretary President John F. Kennedy named Andrew T. Hatcher associate press secretary. Hatcher was the first Black to hold this position. 1957...
by Koba | Nov 9, 2015 | News
A federal judge recently decided that a $10 million dollar lawsuit against the Lansing Police Department can proceed. The judge’s decision comes after officers were cleared for killing a young girl as she was hiding from them, resting on her knees repeating “I’m...
by Randall Barnes | Nov 9, 2015 | A List Categories, Positivity
Magic Johnson is a certified icon in black America. Outside of his work in the NBA as a legendary point guard that changed the way basketball is played, he’s also a successful entrepreneur that creates projects and programs that positively impact our communities. His...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 9, 2015 | News
We absolutely love positivity when it comes to the black community. And this report makes me smile because I get to share a little bit of good news with you. Each year TIME magazine produces various list for us all to enjoy and be made aware of new people doing great...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 9, 2015 | News
A video of a substitute teacher breaking up a classroom fight has been making waves on social media the past few days. The incident happened in May of 2015, but seems to be sparking discussion about classroom discipline, manners and what is acceptable response to...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 8, 2015 | News, Opinion
Tyshawn Lee is the 9 year old boy lured into and killed in Chicago recently. The media has heavily covered this story and people are talking about Tyshawn all over social media. His devastated mother, Karla Lee, received $17,000 in donations from a “GoFundMe” account...
by Koba | Nov 8, 2015 | News
Some members of the Missouri football team announced on Saturday that they will go on strike until the school’s president steps down or is forced to leave. The boycott is part of a student movement against the school administration’s response to a series of alleged...
by Reneegede | Nov 7, 2015 | Opinion
Scene at a local store: “I want the Salem Lights 100s.” Clerk brings out the regular Salems. “That’s not what I asked for.” “This is all we have, unless you want the shorts.” “I’ll take those then. And hallelujah....