by Furious | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog
I’m very upset about the number of black men being slaughtered at the hands of the police around the country, but want to change the discussion again for a bit. What if the so called “good cops” from around the country came to Ferguson, Mo. to...
by Dominique Thompson | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog
By now we’ve all seen the news coverage of Michael Brown lying in the street uncovered. Someone’s child was gunned down in the street like an animal and left there like yesterday’s trash. We as a community have expressed outrage, some of us more than others. I don’t...
by Furious | Aug 12, 2014 | Blog
In the wake of Eric Gardner and Michael Brown being killed by the police, the black community is in a bit of an outrage. However, I want to turn the conversation a bit to question the police community out there. Why do you continue to protect “bad cops”...
by Furious | Aug 11, 2014 | Blog
Purchasing and maintaining a car can be costly, especially if you aren’t aware of how to get the most out of a vehicle. Your vehicle will be well worth what you paid for it and the cost of repairs and maintenance if you are able to get it to 250,000 or 300,000...
by Phyllis Banks Cook | Aug 9, 2014 | Blog, Business
First, I have to say that I am in solidarity with any oppressed people. I feel acutely aware of oppression due to my on oppression. I feel there is always a tragedy looming an Africa, to keep our minds off how they are keeping the people oppressed, as they steal their...
by Patrick Irvine | Aug 8, 2014 | Blog, News
In early July Chasing New Jersey brought us the story of Shaneen Allen, a single mom of 2 boys who works 2 jobs to provide for her family. Because she works late and has been robbed in the past, she was advised by family members to get a gun for protection, thinking...
by UI Pam | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog
One of our UI brothers, Kenneth, asked our fellow writers and admins for some assistance with a personal matter. Kenneth has allowed us to share his story with you all, in hopes that we can help one of our own: I am in a financial bind. Over the last six months or so...
by Shavez Rosenthal | Aug 6, 2014 | Blog
In the midst of Stephen A. Smith’s perceived misogynistic comments and Michael Sam’s coming out as the first openly gay football player, one story has been relatively quiet. This story, of course, is Daniel Snyder’s (Washington Redskins Owner)...
by Furious | Aug 6, 2014 | Blog
A new documentary will be coming out soon called “Gone In An Instant”. It is the story of how professional basketball player Antoine Walker made and lost over $100 million dollars doing the wrong things with his money. This is Walker getting out into the...
by Shavez Rosenthal | Aug 5, 2014 | Blog
A couple of days ago, I was having lunch with a friend. We were having an intellectually stimulating conversation with topics that ranged from hip-hop to social caste systems to history. Definitely learned alot from that conversation. In the midst of discussing the...
