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2 Chainz Did The Unthinkable To Help A Black Disabled Vet And Her Family [Video]
Majority of the time, when we think of hip-hop news, we think of things that we could care less about such as Kanye and Kim Kardashian baby's name or the beef between Meek Mill and Drake. Hell, some of the men out there are still googling Nick Minaj's butt. But hey,...
Attorney General Loretta Lynch Announces DOJ Probe of Chicago Police Department | About Time!
The calls of many in the community and in the political space for the Department of Justice to look into the history, actions and procedures of the Chicago police department have been answered, finally. Attorney General of the United States, Loretta Lynch announced...
Tyrese Gibson Says He Just Bought His 8 Year Old Daughter a Private Island | Dad of the Year?
When it comes to the holidays, birthdays, any day, Daddy’s have all the love in their hearts for their daughters. However, when it comes to handing out gifts for these special little one’s in our lives, not many go to this extreme, but i’m positive many of us would...
Director Ava DuVernay’s Barbie Sells Out In 15 Minutes, Shows The Power of #BlackTwitter
#AvaBarbie was created by Mattel for their Shero project. The doll made in the likeness of Ava DuVernay who directed "Selma" was never destined for large scale production until the masses demanded it. So, Mattel put it into production and the sleek braided hair,...
Denzel Washington Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award At The Golden Globes
Washington has been been in the business now for nearly 30 years and during that time he has become a pillar of quality who doesn't shy away from grand and important performances, comedy or a bit of action. He has tackled serious characters such as Malcom X and...
“Today I’ll Be Empowered” | Parents Teach Their 6 Year Old Powerful Daily Pledge!
A super cool video was posted on Facebook by Jenabu Williams showing his 6-year-old's new daily pledge to help him stay focused and to to hold him accountable for his actions during the school day! In the Video little Joshua talks of how he is going to school to...
Republican On Failing Schools: ‘We Can’t Make An African-American White’
I'm a little bit dumb founded watching this video. This Wednesday just past a statement was made at a Senate Education Committee hearing that is beyond words! Committee Vice Chair Marty Knollenberg (R-Troy) was talking on why Michigan schools are failing and during...
Abolition Day Petition Only Has 375 Signatures So Far!!!!
Many prominant figures are calling for December 6th to be celebrated as Abolition Day. It is arguably one of the most significant days in African-American history and many believe this needs to be officially marked!! Judge James Wynn, a member of the 4th U.S. Circuit...
UK Prime Minister Says “Move On” To Calls For Slavery Reparations
The UK Prime Minsister David Cameron has caused some controversy on a trade trip to Jamaica when he initially brushed off calls for talk of slavery reparations but later addressed the Kingston parliament with calls to move on! The UK's role in slavery and collonialism...
Ronald Johnson shot 5 times by Chicago police while running away
Last year, October 2014, there was another shooting of a young black man in Chicago by a Chicago police officer. This shooting occurred 8 days before the Laquan McDonald shooting and it was also recorded. Cook County State’s Attorney, Anita Alvarez, will report the...
The Recipe For Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pie Discovered, But Here Is How It Can Benefit the Black Community.
I'll be honest, the fact that Patti made a commercial factory pie and blew up the internet lining the pockets of greedy corp Walmart isn't actually great news for the black community! It's great news for Patti and great news for Walmart! We are not saying anything bad...
Can Radio Shack Fight Dre’s Beats With Nick Cannon?
Wait, Radio Shack still exists? Isn't that where you used to buy hifi leads or strange parts to repair home made electronics? Well apparently it is still going and they are looking to make changes by actor, TV-show host, and producer Nick Cannon being appointed as the...
Google Proves #BlackLivesMatter w/ $2.35 Million Donation to Community Organizations Fighting Racial Injustice
It could be because of mounting pressure from advocates of racial justice and diversity or good conscious, but the technology giant known as Google has stepped up to the plate to help do their part. The search king decided to open their profitable coffers and to...
Actor Matt McGorry’s FB Revelation About Racism in America After Reading “The New Jim Crow” Goes Viral
"I'm embarrassed that I didn't come across the information in this book sooner. But that's white privilege for ya,' is one of the lines from the Facebook revelation everyone is talking about this week. Hopefully, you have read Michelle Alexander’s classic book, “The...
Pharrell Williams’ Philanthropic Housing Development Could Seriously Help Detroit’s Growing Underclass
Pharrell Williams has a new project in the works and it’s far from the music industry. Pharrell has had discussion with Alexander Gorlin, a Detroit housing developer, about working together on a housing development plan. Looks like Pharrell may receive a Master's in...
Policing Done Right: Memphis Police Officers Surprise Child With New Xbox After His Home Was Burglarized
A kindly group of police officers from Memphis, Tennessee made a child’s Christmas wish come true. Tontrevion Campbell and his mother were victims of a burglary over Thanksgiving weekend, Today reports. While the family attended church on Sunday, many of the mother’s...
The Special Moment: When A Wrestling Champion Took A Lost For A Special Needs Kid
Even with all of the negativity that surrounds our people in the media, what we should be reporting are more stories like this. Stories that show our compassion for others and celebrating our children when they do extraordinary things. Today we are celebrating LaMont...
![MEET MAGGIE ANDERSON, WHO SHOPPED BLACK-ONLY FOR A YEAR [VIDEO]](https://urbanintellectuals.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/maggie.jpg)
MEET MAGGIE ANDERSON, WHO SHOPPED BLACK-ONLY FOR A YEAR [VIDEO]
If you don’t know who Maggie Anderson is, you should. For an entire year, the Empowerment Experiment founder made a commitment to shop only from Black-owned businesses. Through that financial support, she also sought to inspire other African-Americans to do the same....
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Cop Faces Up To 45 Years In Prison For Pointing Gun At Innocent Man’s Head [Video]
This just goes to show you that power can not be given to everyone. I think that all men and women should go through a rigorous psychological test before given a gun and have the law on their side. You don't agree? Ask William Cunningham who went to visit his cousin...
Racist Police In Alabama Planted Drugs And Guns On Over 1,000 Innocent Black Men
Black men in Alabama were racially profiled and made criminals by a group of racist police. According to the Henry County Report, the incidents occurred in Dothan, Alabama where at least 12 White police officers involved. The officers were a part of a narcotics team...
