Did You Know Jackie Robinson Testified Against Paul Robeson, But Realized His Error Later In Life?
The African American community has a love hate relationship with Jackie Robinson you may not know much about. He has been beloved for his speed, style and grace on the baseball diamond and his restraint off of it dealing with racism, bigotry and hate off the diamond....
High School Student Dresses as Slave for ‘Throwback Thursday’
Where other students may have thought of schoolgirl or hero inspired costumes, Loudon County, Virginia's Heritage High School student dressed as a slave for the school's annual Spirit Week: Throwback Thursday celebration. The young man's costume included rips and fake...
5 Years in Jail if Citizens Wear Yoga Pants Publicly
Lawmaker, Representative David Moore of Montana, proclaims "yoga pants should be illegal in public anyway." In response to a group of nude bicyclists participating in last year's Bare as You Dare bicycle challenge, Moore introduced House Bill 365 seeking to strengthen...
Barack Obama is NOT America’s 1st Black President?
Amidst America's 39th annual recognition of Black History Month, an interesting revelation has arisen: Barack Obama is not the nation's first Black President. A man by the name of John Hanson is said to have been America's first documented president, contrary to...
37 yrs In Solitary for Using Facebook: Are S. Carolina Prisons Out of Control Over Social Media Use?
The addiction the world has with Facebook is real. People love communicating and sharing with friends and family via the social media juggernaut. In fact, it is so popular, even prison inmates are finding it irresistible to stay away from the platform. However,...
Unemployed, Single Mom of 4 Kids, One With Cerebral Palsy, Wins $188M from Powerball
One of the three winners in the $564 million dollar powerball jackpot has been identified and it couldn't have happened to a better person. She has been dealing with unemployment problems after needing to quit to take care of her children, one has cerebral palsy....
5 Apps for You & Your Children To Grow Your Black History Knowledge
Black history is too long and deep to only study for one month out of the year. We need to embrace our people and culture on a yearly basis. Therefore, we thought it would be a great idea to help you do just that. Thanks to the people at Verizon, believe it or not, we...
Obama’s “Doing Business In Africa” Executive Order Creates Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Connect With the Motherland
If you have ever thought about starting a business and wanted to focus on on the continent of Africa, then now is your chance. With the stroke of his pen, Obama initiated his executive order to add to the Doing Business In Africa (DBIA) Campaign he started in 2012....
Missy Elliott & Timbaland Are Back In The Studio Together After She Rocked The Superbowl
If you loved and longed for the music of the 1990s to make a comeback, you might be getting your wish soon. It appears that Missy Elliott and Timbaland are back in the studio working together on more of their unique sound. Millions of people were excited to see Missy...
Gay Kiss Plummets Empire’s Ratings During Testing, But How Were Ratings This Week?
Many in the black community carry their contempt for the Fox hit show "Empire" on their sleeve. It is no secret this show sparks up too many negative images and buffoonery for the greater black community to embrace. There are a variety of issues with the show from the...
Hire Blacks Or Lose City Contracts Says Alabama Congressman Fred Richardson to Businesses
The black unemployment problem in this country is a something we have been discussing for a long time. Many have wondered why more and more politicians and city officials haven't spoken up on behalf of the black community help solve the issues we face, but maybe a...
JRW Might Have Been Robbed, But Here Are 8 More Pressing Issues You Should Be Worried About
The Jackie Robinson West baseball team being stripped of their national title has really taken the air of us as a people. We are hurt, frustrated and talking about the "travesty of injustice" throughout barber shops, beauty salons, house parties, social media and...
Why Jackie Robinson West SHOULD Be Stripped of Their Titles
My opinion isn't going to be popular, but I feel this needs to be said. The Jackie Robinson West little league team should be stripped of their titles. It is clear the black community isn't going to agree with me based on the things i've been reading, but i'm not...
Successful Afrocentric Preschool, “Inner Child Artistry”, Founded by Husband & Wife
Protesting, marching and making a statement about what matters to you is important. However, investing your time, money and talent into developing a solution is POWERFUL! This what a husband and wife duo did to make their mark on the black community. Moya and Mohammed...
Jackie Robinson West Stripped of Little League Championships for Cheating
The world fell in love with the Jackie Robinson West Little League baseball team last year. The all black players and coaches dominated the tournament by capturing the US title. However, on Wednesday, the league stepped in and stripped the Chicago southsiders of their...
NIKE Black History Shoe Collection Sparks Support & Outrage in the Community
Black history month is here and people are ready to throw their support behind the black community, including companies NIKE, Inc. However, not everyone is sold on NIKE's participation. Many wonder is this just a monetary play to capitalize off the popularity of the...
SC House Subcommittee Votes To Close HBCU South Carolina State for One Year
Unfortunately, many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing financial troubles these days. South Carolina State is one of those institutions, but things have obviously taken a turn for the worse. South Carolina State has been in a serious...
Gabrielle Union: They Want Black Women “Shucking and Jivin’ and Cooning” on TV and in Movies
Gabrielle Union made some waves this week on "The Angie Martinez Show", Power 105.1 FM in New York promoting "Being Mary Jane". She expressed her disgust over the under casting of black women on television and film. Black women are reduced to less classy, "shucking...
Steve Harvey Said “I Don’t Give A Damn About Slavery” During Black History Month
We are not to take the words, actions and deeds of comedians as sacred. Nor are we to get upset each and every time they say something controversial in their acts. However, did Steve Harvey go to far by saying his favorite line in a discussion of the past is, "I don't...
Class: Ledisi Addresses Beyonce Grammy Gospel Performance Controversy (Video)
In case you missed it, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards were yesterday in Los Angeles. The event brought the stars for the big night to honor the music industries best and brightest. High fashion took front stage as many in the black community wondered why we are still...
