Can You Believe a Black Man Was Stopped & Ticketed For Making “Direct Eye Contact” with Police Officer?
We are fully aware that racism exist in this world and the American police force are some of the biggest participants in this American sport. However, this is down right ridiculous and unbelievable that this happened, but the officer admitted it. While attempting to...
LL Cool J Returns Home to Host Annual Back-To-School Giveaway in Jamaica
Philanthropy and giving back to the community are things we value in the black community. Therefore, when our best and brightest make a conscious effort to do these things, UI attempts to shine a spotlight on their good works. Today, we are proud to report rapper...
Did You Know in 1988 Eddie Murphy Called Out the Oscars for Not Honoring Black Talent (Video)?
When we think of conscious, activist actors and celebrities, Eddie Murphy probably doesn’t spring to the front of your mind. He hasn’t exactly been very vocal about our struggle in the past, or has he? We found a very powerful clip of Eddie Murphy speaking out against...
Did You Know There Was a Motivational Rap Platform That Is Basically The Reverse World Star?
You are probably thinking there isn’t a place, but you would be wrong. There is and i’m just as surprised as you are. These days it seems only the negative, outrageous and trendy get attention in the black community, but those days are behind us. MotivationalRap.com...
Did You Know Dee from “What’s Happening!” Became a Doctor, But Suffers from Breast Cancer?
Scholarship is one thing that our community has always loved, despite the negative images portrayed of us. Therefore, it warms my spirit when our celebrities make educational attainment a priority in their lives. It gives wings to the dreams of our young people, in my...
Did You Know Nelly Has Sent Two Kids To College Every Year for the Past 10 Years?
When it comes to our people, most of us are much deeper than we appear on the surface. And this is the case when it comes to hip hop star, Nelly. Hailing from St. Louis, the rapper/actor/activist is very proud of roots in the Gateway City, but acknowledges there are...
Serena Williams Classy Response To Maria Sharapova Making More Money Than Her Despite Beating her 18-2 on the Court
Racial pay disparity exist at almost every level of American society. Trust and believe we all have to deal with it, overcome it, or allow it to eat us up from the inside out. Serena Williams sat down to discuss the pay difference between herself and Maria Sharapova,...
Did You Know This Black Teen Recently Became the Youngest African American Female Pilot?
“It’s bigger than me,” she said. “Once I found out I would be the first, I kept reminding myself that I’m not doing this just for myself I’m doing this for other little girls who look just like me.” Got to love our young people with a sense of history and willingness...
New Law Aims to STOP the Black-White Suspension Disparity & School to Prison Pipeline
SPRINGFIELD – A 2012 study found that Illinois suspends more African-American students than any other state in the U.S., including a Black-White suspension disparity that is the highest in the country. To address this all-too-apparent problem and the overall frequency...
Really? Florida Sheriff Says There Is ‘Absolutely No Evidence’ This Man Was Beaten
Surprise, surprise, a Florida Sheriff and police officer claimed something different happened during the stop and arrest of Jamell Adamson than they eyewitnesses on the scene. This story is all too familiar in our community when it comes to the police. Martin County...
Not Homeless, But Hungry for Success: Young Black Man Holds Sign & Passes Out Resume Goes Viral
They say prayer without works is dead. This is true, but the lesson didn’t fall on deaf ears when it comes to James Humphries who stepped out on faith and his story is going viral around the country and in the community. Mr. Humphries is a young, black man in need of...
Did You Know Brooklyn’s Academy of Global Finance Gives Black Children Their Own Stock Trading Floor, Terminals & Investment Portfolios?
The Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, NY doesn’t receive alot of great press. In fact, it has historically been one of the more dangerous places for young black children to grow up. However, things are changing and opportunity does live in this area thanks to the...
Did You Know There Is a Black Owned Toilet Paper Company That Delivers Based In Baltimore, MD?
The black community is constantly discussing the need to spend more of our annual $1.3 trillion dollars in expenditures with black businesses. Currently, we only spend somewhere in the neighborhood of 3%, but the knock has always been there aren’t enough essential...
Modern History Maker: Jasmine Twitty Appointed Youngest Judge in Easley, SC at 25 Years Old
What were you doing at the age of 25 years old? Probably not joining the legal profession as a judge, but then again, you are probably not Jasmine Twitty. Twitty recently became the youngest person ever sworn in as Judge in Easley, SC, a feat we are sure isn’t being...
Social Media Relationship Building
Every now and then it becomes necessary to take a break from social media and the constant beating of the proverbial drum for war, enlightenment, evolution, devolution and all of the many other things that people like to discuss in virtual spaces (seemingly so they...
LOL: John McEnroe, at 56, Believes He Can Beat Serena Williams
The things people say these days never seem to amaze me. However, when 56 year old, retired tennis legend John McEnroe declared he could beat Serena Williams, all I could do was laugh….LOUD! The current tennis analyst sat down with Jimmy Kimmel on his show to discuss...
Here are 35 Black Farmers in the United States: Will You Shop with them Over Walmart, Whole Foods?
We are constantly discussing the need to use our economic reach of over $1.1 trillion dollars a year to positively impact the black community and political system we find ourselves. However, we cannot do this if we are not spending our money wisely with one another....
Did You Know Detroit Has a National Champion Children’s Chess Team That Does So Much More Than Teach a Game? (VIDEO)
Chess is a wonderful game that teaches children deeper thinking. It encourages planning, anticipation, spacial relationships, and forces the player to analyze their every move...even their opponents response options. There is little doubt chess is great for the...
Should We Encourage Our Children to Start a Business After College Rather than Tell Them To Get a Job?
This is an important question I think we need to begin to seriously ask ourselves in the 21st century. We come from a long line of entrepreneurial people who have always had to make a way for themselves in this country has it has proven not to be interested in making...
James Harrison Trashes Kids Participation Trophies: “I’m Sorry, I’m Not Sorry for Believing That Everything in Life Should Be Earned”
Pittsburgh Steelers's outspoken defensive star, James Harrison, is no stranger to making waves, stirring up some controversy or speaking his mind. This week he did all of the above with an Instragram post about participation trophies given to kids. Apparently,...
