US school shooting suspect talked down by bookkeeper

US school shooting suspect talked down by bookkeeper

AP – A MAN armed with an assault rifle and 500 rounds of ammunition entered a primary school in the US state of Georgia, held employees hostage and fired on police. Dramatic overhead television footage captured young students racing out of the building. The...
6 Must See 2013 African American Films

6 Must See 2013 African American Films

  2013 is a breakout year for black films”~  New York Times I wanted to bring you Urban Intellectual readers something light today, some inspiration for your viewing pleasures. Their are  about 12 must see films this year being released by and about...
What’s in a name?

What’s in a name?

It’s great to be back UI after a long hiatus from all social media. My posts may make you mad, but hopefully cause a real discussion on the subject. The next part of my calculated meal that I have been feeding you has to do with ethnic, and made up names. I know...

The Origins of the Crucifix

The image above will undoubtedly enrage some Black Christians, well, at least those who don’t know their own history. Those who don’t know that Jesus was a threat to the status quo of his day and was persecuted just like any African American in this...
Cornel West: President Obama Is a Global George Zimmerman

Cornel West: President Obama Is a Global George Zimmerman

Cornel West has joined his radio cohost Tavis Smiley in blasting the POTUS in the wake of his Trayvon Martin speech last Friday. Speaking with Democracy Now, West called President Obama “a global George Zimmerman” for his use of deadly drone attacks overseas. From the...
Holder vows to press federal probe in Zimmerman case

Holder vows to press federal probe in Zimmerman case

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder called the death of Trayvon Martin “unnecessary” Monday and vowed to proceed with a civil rights inquiry after the acquittal of George Zimmerman on murder and manslaughter charges. In his first public comments...
Reflections On The George Zimmerman Trial

Reflections On The George Zimmerman Trial

“Zimmerman being found guilty will change NOTHING” These were the words I was met with upon turning on my laptop and booting up Facebook. It was the top post on my news feed from a good friend of mine. I instantly had the urge to comment, but why, to say...
“Paid” In Full

“Paid” In Full

Money… It truly makes the world go round. Not just for the acquisition of trinkets, but with general morality as well. The Americans before us used to mach, hold protests, and riot in the streets to get their points across. However did any of this truly make a...