Iowa Barber Gives Free Haircuts To Children If They Read Stories To Him
Just imagine if every barbershop around the country adapted the mindset of Courtney Holmes, a barber who lives in Dubuque, Iowa. He loves to see kids reading and wants to support and encourage their reading pursuits. During the second annual Back to School Bash,...
David Banner “Integration was the worse thing that every happened to black people. It was worse than slavery.”
In a day and age when black entertainers, celebrities and people with money are afraid to speak out on black issues, David Banner is proving himself to be not only a man of the people, but a thought leader as well. The former hardcore, gansta rapper had a "hood"...
Financial Role Model: Multi-Million Dollar NFL Player, Ryan Broyles, Lives On $60,000/yr Budget
While many in the black community are living paycheck to paycheck trying to LOOK like a million dollars buying designer clothing and driving expensive cars, this NFL multi-millionaire is doing the opposite. Ryan Broyles is a wide receiver with the Detroit Lions...
Don’t Judge: Hurt People Hurt People
“I came to the realization that I’m nothing. I’m insecure and I cling to my popularity around the school and the city to feel validated. I’m dictated and controlled by how people view me. Then, on top of that, I found out Tuck is cheating on me for that thot Markesia....
Powerful: Jill Scott “Revolution Happens In The Dark…..It Has To Be Quiet & Focused”
Jill Scott is definitely one of my all time favorite artist. Her confidence, size, beauty, voice and consciousness makes her beautiful inside and out. On this addition of the Breakfast Club radio show, she addresses revolution, but begins by talking about the reality...
Two Black Men Start an Academy To Empower Youth of Color To Solve Social Issues Using Technology
Brandon Hill and Weeks Mensah graduated from Stanford University and the City Colleges of New York, respectably, but are the founders of Enza Academy. Enza Academy is a youth innovation and leadership incubator with big, audacious goals for youth of color throughout...
The Contrast & The Idiocy: 680 Reasons The Black Community Must Unite Economically In 2015
680. Let me repeat that number SIX HUNDRED and EIGHTY and as you read keep that that number, 680 in your mind. The numbers 6 8 0 stands out at a time when there are more black American’s on TV as the star of their own series shows such as the record breaking series...
We Are More Than Entertainers
For years America’s black population has been viewed as: domestics, entertainers, athletes and criminals. That is a very narrow box with limited prospects for advancement and achievement. It’s a box that I personally have talked to my kids about because those images...
HONOR ROLL CHALLENGE: HS Cheerleaders Create A Challenge That Should Go Viral (Video)
There have been a multitude of ignorant challenges floating around the internet and in the community. They have focused on the negative and down right ignorant. There has been the Pass Out Challenge, the Fire Challenge, the Knockout Challenge and i'm not even sure...
How To Be A “Good” Cop: Protect The Public From “Bad” Cops Abusing Their Position (VIDEO)
The run of police officers killing unarmed, black people either in their custody or during a stop is at epidemic levels. The black community is frustrated and people are tired of police officers abusing their power. With all the videos being captured of these police...
Dr. Dre To Donate Royalties From New Album To Compton’s Performing Art Facility
As you know, the movie "Straight Out of Compton" is coming out soon. The movie is about the life and times of the rap group NWA, which Dr. Dre was a part of decades ago. The movie is sparking a lot of interest in the remaining members of the group and Dre, being the...
Van Jones: “I Will Teach 100,000 African American Children Computer Coding” Via His Program #YesWeCode
Brother Van Jones is determined to make a mark in this world for young, black children by using his time, resources, network and talents to ensure they are properly prepared for the 21st century. In 2014, Jones put together a team of compassionate, connected and...
New Day #1: ROCK AND A HARD PLACE (The Black King Police)
We bear witness to one of the craziest dichotomies in the history of this country. We have a large, well funded, often criminal, organization that seems to exist to oppress all non white peoples populated now with Black Kings. Not Black Officers, but Black Kings....
KKK Tattoo, Confederate Flag Waving Man Confronted About His FUBU Shoes (VIDEO)
There have been confederate rallies put on around the country to support their "heritage" or undercover bigoted prayers for continued racism in this country. Nothing new to those of us that keep our ear to the ground. However, recently a man sporting a Ku Klux Klan...
Did You Know a 15 Year Old, Black Student Built a Multi-Million Dollar Tech Company
At the tender age of 12 years old, Jaylen Bledsoe was your typical kid curious about the world, technology and entrepreneurship. However, what made him differ was action. He started a technology company that grew to over $3.5 million dollars in value in just three...
Activists Calling for DOJ Intervention In #SandraBland Case Because Black Women Are Being Targeted by Police
Activist from around the country have been protesting outside the offices of the Department of Justice this week. They are demanding the DOJ intervene in the Sandra Bland case to sort fact from fiction and discover what happened to our sister. The case seems fishy to...
Taking Back Black Hair Care Business: Brooklyn’s Black Owned Beauty Supply Store Opened By Two Sisters
If you recall, one of the first black millionaires in America was Madam C.J. Walker. Walker created her fortune with a black hair care line up. She was truly a pioneer in her time. However, since Walker generated her fortune, black women have been spending hundreds of...
LAST CHRONICLES OF LOC: I FOUGHT THE LAW AND THE LAW WON
For those of you who don't see my stuff any longer due to FB logarithms pushing bullshit to your feed, its hard to find good stuff when they only push shit that they think is trending. In any event, I cut my hair couple of days ago. I had my locs for right at 18...
Did You Know Dr. Sebi Was Sued By NY Attorney General for His Claims To Cure All Diseases And Won
More than likely, you have heard of Dr. Sebi by now. Thanks to the internet, his name and reputation has made the social media rounds, chat rooms and discussion boards to become widely known. However, you may not be aware that his claims of being able to heal any and...
Serena Williams Declares Strong Is Beautiful with Hashtag on Instagram (Full Pic Inside)
Serena Williams is no stranger to criticism. It comes with the territory of being a champion. She is use to it. Nor is Serena new to shade being thrown on her physique, muscles and shape. It is funny how many people pay to try and make themselves have a body like...
