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...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 4, 2015 | News
We love and appreciate people who don’t mind speaking truth no matter the situation. This is what we found during the video below when Quanell X was told by Republican political pundit Angela Box that “Black Culture” is to blame for the little girl being slammed,...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 3, 2015 | Celebrities, News
The man with the most unstoppable hook shot in the history of the NBA has always been an activist for the black struggle because he understands he thrives off the shoulders of those before him that fought. He lived his professional career and life on the front lines...
by Freddie Ra | Nov 3, 2015 | Business, News
It is obvious many have issues with black pastors, preachers and churches these days. I can’t fault you for these feelings, but isn’t it about time they stand up and tell their flock to band together economically? Economic unity is something Urban Intellectuals has...
