by Koba | Jun 16, 2015 | Culture
I think that subconsciously we all knew this to be true anyway. Western civilization has done a great job to show the African as being weak and non-existent when it comes to history. The only thing they want us to know is that we were slaves and servants, and that we...
by Koba | Jun 16, 2015 | Culture
The Senegalese-American recording artist talks frankly about US race relations, “rebranding” Africa, and his music. Akon talks to Al Jazeera about running his musical career as a business; his projects – both philanthropic and artistic; singing songs for peace and...
by Koba | Jun 16, 2015 | Politics News
There is no secret that hip-hop has influenced every culture on earth since its conception. But now hip-hop has the chance to make real change as it tries to make its way into policy. From Uncle Luke to Rhymefest, Hip-Hop stars have attempted career moves into...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 15, 2015 | Celebrities
The evolution of this brother T.I. has been nothing short of sensational. He first burst on the scene over a decade ago with the song “Rubber Band Man” that featured hardcore hip hop lyrics glorifying the violence, fast money and women of the dope game,...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 15, 2015 | Culture
Over the past few years, there has been much talk and discussion about the new trend of wishing single mothers happy father’s day. It is a new trend many in our community have embraced. The people who wish these mothers happy father’s day believe the moms...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 15, 2015 | News
I’m scrolling through my social media accounts and ran across a post from a frantic father out of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Apparently, a police dog disobeyed instruction by handlers and attacked his little baby girl, but he cannot get any follow up on the charges...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 15, 2015 | Culture, News
If you have ever been to Atlanta, these figures might not surprise you. There seems to be an abundance of single women in America’s black capital, but this isn’t surprising as information from previous census data was calculated. Richard Florida was one of...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 14, 2015 | Celebrities
Got to love professional athletes who value education and continue to pursue building their knowledge base. It is admirable knowing the type of money they earn. However, it is beyond special when these individuals share their experiences with the people to inspire and...
by Freddie Ra | Jun 12, 2015 | News
To say the NAACP has lost credibility in the eyes of many in the black community is an understatement over the past few decades. However, the civil rights organization hit a new low this week with controversy surrounding a local NAACP Chapter President. Rachel Dolezal...
by Reneegede | Jun 12, 2015 | Opinion
True enough, for a racist white woman in Texas to encounter a swimming party filled with 14- and 15-year old Black students out for summer break and incite a literal riot is something to discuss and get angry about, world without end — ad nauseum. However, there...
