Ratchet Stuff On Facebook
In honor of "Boycott Facebook Day" on September 11 and 12, 2014, I'm going to do something historically erroneous and say this: NOW THAT I'VE GOT YOUR ATTENTION... I could not title this article/post "The Black American Economics of Finance" or "Black Voting Rights...
1 Month After Michael Brown Killing, Why Is Darren Wilson Still Free?
It has been a full month since teenager Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. There still hasn't been any action taken by the police department, the grand jury, or anyone, only public outrage. The shooting sparked a nationwide...
Another White Lie to Further the Black Divide
I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with the story of Chris Heben, the Ex-Navy Seal that came to fame and stardom after surviving an attacked by what he deemed to be “3 black Islamic gang members.” Apparently Mr. Heben was shot in the stomach in Bath, Ohio by...
#SBB Support Black Business Challenge (5 Steps)
Apparently, it is challenge season on the social media outlets and the black community is all in on them. However, most of these challenges are more ridiculousness, foolishness, time wasters, or something that doesn't have anything to do with our community or future....
Dr. Claud Anderson: Integration Killed Black Economics And Keeps Us As a Second Class Culture
Dr. Claud Anderson is president of PowerNomics Corporation of America, Inc., The Harvest Institute and WaterLand Fisheries, Inc. PowerNomics is a company that publishes his books and produces multimedia presentations in which he explains his concept, PowerNomics®....
“Ex-Marine” Who Called 911 on John Crawford in Walmart Lied to Police and Is Now Changing His Story
It would seem that the story of John Crawford has taken a twist. In recent developments it has come to light that the couple that called 911 on John and reported that he was “pointing a weapon at people” and had “just loaded it” might not have been telling the truth....
McDonald’s Installs 7,000 Touch Screen Cashiers
Technology is coming to a fast food joint near you very soon. Burger giant McDonald's is installing 7,000 touch screen computers to handle cashier duties in Europe. The move to the touch screen computers are to increase efficiency of the restaurant and improve the...
UI Financial: Black Dollars Mission Part 2 (SAVING)
Hello UI. This is part 2 of our financial series. I hope you have put the actions of the 1st week into practice. I have a good news report. A brother that I gave this advice to way before I started UI Financial has now gone from a 417 credit rating to now after only 6...
This Is So, So, So, Personal
You cannot live in a sick system and be unaffected. The fact is the system is tiered and women are still at the bottom. I have had lots of time to consider the reasons. It may be a wedge issue to keep people from moving and focusing on the true issues of living in a...
A Battle For Your Soul (A Tribute To Simone Battle)
“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing.” -August Wilson I’ve always lived by the philosophy that you shouldn’t look down at a person...
No Angel
Well, a lot of us bowed out on the conversation and media hype surrounding the lynching murder of Michael Brown, late of Ferguson, Missouri. Older Black people bowed out because we've been listening to this kind of thing most of our lives, and the general concession...
$1 Trillion in Rare Minerals Discovered in Afghanistan Could Explain America’s Interest In The Country
Many have wondered why the United States has so much interest in Afghanistan and the middle east in general, but we may have just discovered the reasoning with the unearthing of rare minerals in the country. According to US scientist, a treasure trove of rare minerals...
Bengals Cut Devon Still, Re-sign Him To Help Pay For Daughter’s Cancer Treatment
The Cincinnati Bengals won a new fan this week with their humanitarian actions over typical NFL business. The Ohio based team trimmed down their 53 man roster like all teams did this week. Nothing new, this was business as usual. So when former second round draft pick...
3 Careers to Connect with Troubled Youth
In today's world there is no shortage of kids facing uphill battles in life. Whether it's growing up in a rough neighborhood, or facing serious difficulties like learning disabilities or abusive home-lives, kids need someone to depend on and learn from. If this sounds...
Top 20 African Diaspora Colleges & Universities According to Webometrics’ 2014
In an increasingly global world with the need for the African American community to join the rest of the African Diaspora, it is time we consider some of the best colleges and universities we have to offer. We can no longer remain isolated in the United States acting...
Bill Gates Says Many Jobs Will Be Taken Over by ‘Software Bots’, Soon
Are you properly preparing your children for the job market of the future. Bit changes are coming to the labor market, according to billionaire Bill Gates, the founder and owner of Microsoft. Gates doesn't believe people are prepared for the future job market as many...
If Black Women Said The Stuff White Men Say
I think it is great when people are able to use their wit to attack racial issues in this world. This is what we have from the fine people at Buzzfeed with their skit "If Black Women Said The Stuff White Men Say." This quick compilation of sound bits takes you on a...
After 30 Years in Prison, Two Brothers Released for a Murder They Did Not Commit
The unthinkable happened to Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, two brothers from North Carolina. In 1983, they were wrongly accused and convicted of a murder they did not commit and sentenced to life in prison. However, new DNA evidence was introduced in the case this...
Secret Service: President Obama Is The Most Threatened President In History
Surprise, the first black President of the United State is the most threatened President in history. Doesn't exactly take an history buff to figure out just why this is the case. He receives over 30 potential death threats a day. It is being reported that since POTUS...
“So…Now it’s Obama’s Fault that a Racist Cop Shot Michael Brown?”
[Reporting for News Team One] Georgia - The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that, in an interview with Australian news outlet SkyNews, Nathan Deal’s lawyer blames President Obama for the tragic events that have occurred in Ferguson, Missouri. From the AJC: A...
