#EconomicEmpowerment: DJ Vlad of “VladTV” Gives Followers Business & Investing Advice (Pictures)
If you’re a fan of hip hop and are social media savvy, you know who DJ Vlad is. He the creator of the culture staple “Vlad TV”, where he interviews current hip hop artists, journalists and even legends in the field. Just this year, he interviewed Dr. Boyce Watkins on...
I Hate Black Women: A Psychological Analysis
by pen name T. C. Writer, as sold on Amazon.com I know...I know. Why respond to such a racist diatribe by someone who claims that the reader will never be able to tell if they are male or female, or Black or white, or whatever else, by the way this book is written?...
When Your Charter School Has 3x the Suspension Rate as Public Schools, It’s a Is A Recipe for Failure.
Success Charter School in NYC has 3x the rate of suspension as public schools in NYC. The founder and director Eva Moskowitz says she’s a preparing students for the real world. These elementary school kids Kindergarten to Second Grade, that’s 5 year old to 7 year...
Real Disturbance In School Officer Didn’t Get Physical
When a young girl sitting at a desk is flipped and dragged for civil disobedience and a boy invites an officer to fight, both are disturbing but not for the same reason. On October 25, 2015 on a Monday at Spring Valley High in SC national news was made over a video...
YES We Ski So Join In The Winter Fun
We Live. We Laugh. We Love. And we enjoy winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. Every year the National Brotherhood of Skiers brings African American ski clubs to the slopes to gather and celebrate and of course ski and snowboard or want to learn to do both. For...
The Other Student Speaks Out At About Assault Spring Valley High
Tony Robinson Jr Interview IF anyone pays close attention to this student's account the OFFICER came to start something vs. resolve the situation. Sheriff Lott would have you believe that the students were okay with what was happening in the classroom. That is far...
College Students Are Getting Arrested Because of App “Yeti Campus Stories”
In this technology forward world, thousands of new apps pop up every day. However, none are as controversial or impactful as “Yeti Campus Stories”. Known as the college version of Snapchat, Yeti has a smooth interface that doesn’t require you to create a profile....
#BlackGirlsRock Gymnastics: Simone Biles & Gabby Douglas Win Gold & Silver at World All-Around
You better believe there are no limits to the skill, ability and prowess of black girls. Allow no one to place limitations on yours. And ensure they are surrounded by positive role models of hard work and dedication to your craft like these black gymnast. This week at...
Did You Know The First Woman to Charter a Bank Was Black?
The modern black community has complained time and time again about discriminating lending practices of banks and lending institutions in this country, but who is going to do something about it? We hoped bringing light to the story, achievement and life of Maggie Lena...
Serena Williams Encourages #BlackLivesMatter: ‘Keep It Up. Don’t Let Those Trolls Stop You’
There is nothing like a strong black woman standing up for and encouraging her people. Serenea Williams is not staying quiet about the racial injustices going on in this country and using her platform to encourage those in the daily fight to continue. Not only is she...
George Lucas Gifts $10 Million To Black & Hispanic Students at USC’s Film School Amid Racist Star Wars Backlash
One thing that makes me smile is when people stand up and stick it to blatant racist. George Lucas decided to make the racist backlash over his new film into a positive for underrepresented college students in the field of film study. The trailer for “Star Wars: The...
Obama Tells Room Full of Cops He Has Been Pulled Over For ‘Driving While Black’ | Can You Relate?
POTUS Obama may not address or challenge all the things the black community wants him to, but he does step up to the plate from time to time. Recently, he spoke to a room full of police officers and told them abou this experiences of being pulled over for ‘Driving...
#BlackGirlsMatter: Deputy Assaulting Teen in Classroom Has Been Swiftly Fired
It's refreshing in America to have (partial) justice done quickly and without hesitation. The officer whose arrest of a teen in the Spring Valley High School was filmed and went viral has been fired. The Sheriff never once blinked with calling the actions of the...
#BlackEntrepreneursMatter: He Made $5 Million Already Inventing The Rapid Ramen Cooker
Serial Entrepreneur Chris Johnson hit it big on what may be his best and most lucrative idea yet, The Rapid Ramen Cooker. Developing an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age, Johnson began hosting teen dances in high school earning up to $4000 a night. He started a...
Scandal’s Kerry Washington Is Pissed About High School Abuse
Washington tweeted her reaction Tuesday morning using the hashtag #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh. Heart breaking. Ridiculous. #AssaultAtSpringValleyHigh— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 27, 2015 "Scandal" actress Kerry Washington, an outspoken advocate for...
Did You Know This Is the 1st African American Billionaire Who Isn’t an Athlete or Entertainer?
Like it or not, money makes this world go around. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen many African Americans master the game of economics unless they were an athlete or an entertainer. However, this stigma doesn’t apply to all wealthy black people. Meet Mr. Robert Smith,...
NFL Star, Turned State Senator Harris Asks US Attorney General To Investigate Chicago Police Practices
SPRINGFIELD – Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) recently contacted the U.S. Attorney General after reports in the media raised concerns about violation of basic human and constitutional rights at Homan Square, calling for an investigation of policing practices in...
#BlackTwitter Gets Another Racist Fired for Tweeting “Our Inner Ni**er Came Out Today” While Picking Cotton
First allow me to say, I absolutely love #BlackTwitter. Might be the best corner on the internet outside of our website here. One reason it is such a wonderful place is because it NEVER allows racist and nonsense a pass. They call you out at every chance and they...
Marshawn Lynch Helps Rookie Teammate Tyler Lockett With 401K plan
Marshawn Lynch majored in social welfare at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. He attended graduate school after leaving the school's football team following a tremendous three-year career. For all intents and purposes, Lynch is a smart and engaging...
Michelle Obama Recognizes Lebron James’ Huge Commitment To Paying Poor Kids College Tuition – We Are Family
First Lady Michelle Obama and Lebron James have teamed up once again. Instead of meeting to be recognized for winning championships or filming healthy eating ads at the White House, this time the FLOTUS and King James met onstage in the University of Akron’s massive...
