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 Reneegede | Aug 8, 2014 | Opinion
There was never a more beautiful young lady in the history of sitcom television. BernNadette Stanis (neé Stanislau), whom most folks know as “Thelma Evans (Mrs. Keith) Anderson,” was a former beauty queen contestant and as the years have gone by, the truth...
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 Reneegede | Aug 7, 2014 | Opinion
Do we say “We’re mad as hell and we’re not taking it any more!” or “You asked for it, you got it!” Motivational Rapmaster and Life Coach Marcus A. Parker has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged WorldStar HipHop and its...
by Reneegede | Aug 7, 2014 | Opinion
Let me explain “nig-norant.” There is a familiar saying about “Black” people in America, whatever you define black to be: If you want to hide something from Black people, put it in a book. Don’t play – a great deal of us have heard...
by Furious | Aug 7, 2014 | Business, Celebrities, News
You are familiar with Akon because of his multi-platinum recording fame. With smash hits like “Smack That” and “Locked Up”, he his difficult not to identify these days. But what you don’t know is Akon grew up in Senegal, West Africa with...
by Furious | Aug 7, 2014 | News
With all the negative news coming out of Detroit these days, it is wonderful to have a heart felt story to report. A father, fed up with the vacant lots next to his home and across the street, stops talking about making a difference and does something about it. Dan...
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 | News
The black community and the family of Eric Garner received another slap in the face Tuesday, August 5th, 2014, at the hands of the NYPD. This time it was coming from the police union who says Eric Garner was not put into a choke hold which led to his death. In a press...
