by Freddie Ra | Sep 8, 2015 | Business, News, Positivity
The idea that you need a lot of money, power or influence to make a difference in this world isn’t true in the least bit, but is one of the biggest lies perpetuated in our community. To make a difference, you just need the gumption to think you can and the will to...
by Freddie Ra | Aug 28, 2015 | Business, Positivity
You are probably thinking there isn’t a place, but you would be wrong. There is and i’m just as surprised as you are. These days it seems only the negative, outrageous and trendy get attention in the black community, but those days are behind us. MotivationalRap.com...
by Freddie Ra | Aug 28, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History, Positivity
When it comes to our people, most of us are much deeper than we appear on the surface. And this is the case when it comes to hip hop star, Nelly. Hailing from St. Louis, the rapper/actor/activist is very proud of roots in the Gateway City, but acknowledges there are...
by Freddie Ra | Aug 27, 2015 | Modern History, News, Positivity
“It’s bigger than me,” she said. “Once I found out I would be the first, I kept reminding myself that I’m not doing this just for myself I’m doing this for other little girls who look just like me.” Got to love our young people with a sense of history and willingness...
by Freddie Ra | Aug 10, 2015 | News, Positivity
Brandon Hill and Weeks Mensah graduated from Stanford University and the City Colleges of New York, respectably, but are the founders of Enza Academy. Enza Academy is a youth innovation and leadership incubator with big, audacious goals for youth of color throughout...
by Freddie Ra | Aug 9, 2015 | Positivity
There have been a multitude of ignorant challenges floating around the internet and in the community. They have focused on the negative and down right ignorant. There has been the Pass Out Challenge, the Fire Challenge, the Knockout Challenge and i’m not even...
by Freddie Ra | Jul 2, 2015 | News, Positivity
It is important to not only encourage our children to dream, but support their dreams as well. This is what happens when our young people are well supported by adults in their family and community. They achieve amazing things. Inspired by the Tuskeegee Airmen, young...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 9, 2015 | Positivity
It has been a focus of mine to bring positive, inspirational stories to the black community. Therefore, when this little man was sent to me by my wife, I felt it was a must to bring him to you. This little man is 19 months old, but can clearly read sight words. His...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 5, 2015 | News, Positivity
They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is sure the case when it comes to 13 and 15 year old, Nigerian brothers Anesi and Osine Ikhianosime. Their necessity is their need for a faster mobile web browsing experience…because who wants to wait a few...
by Freddie Ra | May 26, 2015 | Positivity
Today for the UI Member Spotlight we’d like to shine the light on Professor Carl Tone Jones. In addition to be an integral part of the UI Black History Curriculum Development Team. Mr. Jones is also a Lecturer giving messages of power and knowledge to the...
