by Koba | Nov 6, 2015 | Politics News
President Barack Obama, who has made criminal justice reform a top priority of his last years in office, will announce actions on Monday to help formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society. The White House said the steps, to be unveiled by Obama at an...
by Koba | Nov 6, 2015 | News
La’Darious Wylie, 11, is a hero. His death, however is so tragic, because it was so unnecessary. He died during a hit and run. He risked his own life to save his sister’s life. He was just that kind of kid. He was waiting for the school bus with his sister...
by Koba | Nov 5, 2015 | Culture
One high school student in Beaufort County, N.C. is committed to making sure its students are taken care of. Students at Washington High School started a food pantry to make sure none of their classmates go home hungry. What started out as a student government project...
by Koba | Nov 5, 2015 | Culture
A former FedEx driver who unwittingly gave directions to Ismaaiyl Brinsley, the man who murdered two police officers last year, says he’s been the subject of brutal harassment by the NYPD, The New York Daily News reports. Karim Baker says he has been stopped a total...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 5, 2015 | News, Politics News
Being an out of touch with the community, black republican like Carson is one thing. But assuming the way to connect with the black electorate is to produce rap a song is insulting and asinine. When I came across Carson’s campaign ad (thanks to my nephew), I giggled...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 5, 2015 | Business, News
When you die, will you leave bills or benefits? This is the powerful question asked by the trailer of the new film being produced called “Black Friday”. After thinking about it for a moment, many of the respondents were baffled, puzzled and had to get honest that they...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 5, 2015 | Celebrities
One of the reasons Method Man is so loved in hip hop culture is because he always keeps it 100. The legendary artist and Wu Tang member never compromises the truth when he speaks in fear of whom he may offend. He recently sat down with Huff Post Live for an interview...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 5, 2015 | Celebrities
This might sound like a joke or a plot for a new commercial starring the tennis legend and icon Serena Williams, but it isn’t. The world’s number one tennis player actually performed like a superhero to nab and capture thief who tried to steal her smartphone. The...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 4, 2015 | News
I’m not sure who this kid is, what school he attends, who his parents are, but this picture is breaking the internet this week. The viral image of the young man dressed in a suit might not seem worthy until you understand what you are seeing. This is a young white...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 4, 2015 | Celebrities, News, Positivity
Shout out to RZA from The Wu-Tang Clan for being the solution he seeks in the world. Instead of sitting around complaining about what isn’t right with the world or the black community, he is putting his money, time and energy where his mouth is and creating a program...