Guess Gay Isn’t the New Black After all
In a strange story coming out of Ohio, it would seem that a lesbian mother is suing an Illinois based Sperm Bank for sending her sperm from a black man. In 2011 after planning with her partner for a child, Jennifer Cramblett called in an order for a donor from Midwest...
Today is a Day that will Live in Infamy: Michael Dunn Convicted!
Today, Michael Dunn was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of 17-year old Jordan Davis, a Marietta, GA resident. For those who may have been hiding under a rock, Dunn claimed that he "feared for his life" when an argument over 'too loud music' in a public...
Ebola Virus Is In Dallas: Is Your Community Next?
Everyone's worse fear in American came true Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of Ebola has arrived in the United States. A man in Dallas has been identified and tested positive for the Ebola Virus, according to the CDC....
US Congressional Ways & Means Committee—Economic America Bridging Rhetorical Gaps of Community & Political Who’s Who Jargon
Many claim to understand government operations. However, it is very apparent, and, in-fact even more likely that it is severely apparent, through all media sources, that many do not understand government, at all.
UIMD: Time for Healing
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… The Black American family needs healing on so many levels: The inherent treachery of Africa to sell off their own brothers and sisters into slavery; The aftermath of the trans-Atlantic slave passage that is still a festering wound...
UIMD: Not Your Jesus in Our Country
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… NOT IN MY COUNTRY There is a risk everyone takes when it comes to hamstringing "Jesus" on a cross. You run the risk of making a whole lot of people mad. There are three things we were taught as children never to talk about in...
Confederate Flag Banned In California
Great news for those who are sick to their stomachs when they see the confederate flag being flown anywhere in this country or world. Starting in 2015 in the State of California, the confederate flag will no longer be for sale or on display in government buildings or...
Bengals Devon Still Jersey Sales Raise $1M For Cancer Treatment & 4 Yr Old Daughter Has Tumor Removed
This is a wonderful story from the beginning, but we are glad to announce there is more great news to report. If you don't recall, Devon Still plays football for the NFL's Cinnicinati Bengals, but was cut over the summer from the team. After learning his four year old...
Pastor-Stalking Marvin Sapp: Really? Sisters Sistahs Sistas … Tsk Tsk Tsk
It's time to have that talk. Now you know that's a doggone shame when a Pastor has to go ONLINE to his FACEBOOK PAGE, and tell women to STOP STALKING HIM. *smdh* This is where a "You really ought to be ashamed of yourselves, but you're probably not" seriously comes...
UIMD: A Letter from Africa
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… It's only been more than 500 years, already. How many brick walls does the United States of America, incorporated, have to have to fall on our heads to let us know in no uncertain terms that, as Black people, we will never be...
PSA from Black Left Unity: Cuba Has Free Medical School Scholarships for Blacks/Latinos
Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine (LASM). A few years ago member of the USA Congressional Black Caucus visited Cuba and noted the small amount number of doctor available in Black and poor areas in American. When Rep. Bennie Thompson said his Mississippi...
Sad, DOJ Has To Tell Ferguson, St. Louis Police Not To Wear ‘I Am Darren Wilson’ Wristbands
The men and women of the Ferguson and St. Louis police departments are clearly detached reality. How in the world do they think it is appropriate to wear "I Am Darren Wilson" wristbands less than two months after the officer shot and killed an unarmed, black teenager....
Michael Brown Sr: An Apology Will Be Darren Wilson Handcuffed, Processed and Charged With Murder
Speaking to the Associate Press this weekend, the parents of Michael Brown responded to Ferguson, Missouri police chief's apology for the killing and handling of their unarmed, 18 year old son, Michael Brown. As expected, they responded in a manner that reflects the...
If You Can Make A Black Woman Smile, You Have Achieved Something
The black woman is amazing. Period. We could end the piece here, but let's go a little further. Despite what society, ignorance or intollerance, we know and understand there is nothing on this planet like a black woman. They are strong, enduring, couragous,...
UIMD: Shackled for Comfort
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… This isn't the first time it's happened. "White guilt" trying to appease itself of any serious wrongdoing or damage by the effort to whitewash history and make it appear to be something other than what it was. They did it with...
Finally, a Consciously Black Social Network. Introducing, UI Nation!
We have been working on building our own platform to continue the growth and bonding with our base in the black community. Facebook has been great building this base and reaching out to many of you, but it is time to create our own instead of renting someone else’s....
If You Don’t Like It, Don’t LISTEN To It (Message To The Hip Hop Haters)
Get the first four chapters of “The Diary Of Aaliyah Anderson” for only $2.00 today! The money goes to promotion and marketing costs for the novel. Support the youth. Remember, the author of this article is only 17! http://payhip.com/b/DhLU “My Momma always tells me...
UIMD: Who You Are is Who They Are Not
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… *** This is a mixed two-part meme repping the Male and Female side of a controlled conversation. There is a saying ... "Believe people when they SHOW you who they are." There is a much bigger story to grasp here than just some...
UIMD: Go Twerk That!
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… Today, and every moment that you can, try reading at least 25 pages of a book about Black History and/or one of your favorite CLASSIC Black poets and authors, fiction or non-fiction categories. TWERK A BOOK! MAKE THEM PAGES CLAP!! A...
UIMD: What Has Changed in America Since 1964?
UI Meme of the Day, a daily series… The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is named after a largely unsung hero of the civil rights Freedom Movement who inspired and guided emerging leaders. Ms. Baker played a key role in some of the most influential organizations of...
