by Forest Parks | Sep 20, 2016 | Africa, Culture
Have you heard of the Dogon tribe of Mali? Anyone who has not should stop and learn about them now! It’s not surprising that knowledge from many many generations ago surpasses our own but the Dogon tribe have a level of astronomical knowledge that still baffles...
by Forest Parks | Sep 20, 2016 | Africa, Culture
I’m never less amazed when I see the inventiveness of people. The Aka Pygmies are from the Central African Republic and the Brazzaville region of the Republic of the Congo. They make beautiful music from very simple constructions, really showing their innovation...
by James Washington | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
Law enforcement is thought to be a dangerous job. Everyone seems to agree it is and understand cops just want to go home to their families at the end of the day. However, Black Americans are consistently wondering why are they shot and killed by police officers, when...
by James Washington | Sep 19, 2016 | Business, Positivity
RideApp is the name of the app that one Michael Dewalt a black young techprenuer developed. With two different apps for both the customer and the driver “RideBe a driver” and “Ridebe a passenger” the app enables drivers to book customers and for customers to book a...
by Candace | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
Chicago has gain a reputation for being one of the most violent cities in the country. We all know this is nothing to be proud of. With this reputation does that make it okay for a substitute teacher to show up to work in a bulletproof vest? It’s actually very...
by James Washington | Sep 19, 2016 | Business, Positivity
Driven by her passion for fine art, she wanted to give her new apartment a better and more exciting look. Tara Reed however realized that the project would be painstaking, laborious and a bit annoying. If it was a case of looking for the latest fashion, food or...
by James Washington | Sep 19, 2016 | Celebrities, Positivity
Actress Cicely Tyson is one of the most celebrated figures in the entertainment industry for outstanding career achievements. The 91-year New York born actress will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the...
by James Washington | Sep 19, 2016 | Celebrities
Questlove and Pandora, the best of both worlds join hands to offer the ultimate music experience for listeners with a brand new music show. Questlove, the renowned ‘The Roots’ drummer, DJ and music producer has decided to combine his expertise in the field of...
by Forest Parks | Sep 19, 2016 | Culture, News, Positivity
Put November 12th in your calendar as the 1st Annual Black Power Awards LIVE is coming! The event is happening in Atlanta and you can buy tickets to attend from $60-$100, or you can hold a stream party at home and get it live over the net for $30. Here is how the...
by Forest Parks | Sep 19, 2016 | News
37-year-old Matthew Apperson faces sentencing later this month after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm after he fired shots at George Zimmerman in a 2015 road rage incident. He faces a potential 20 years behind bars. He was also...
