Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem
Time for a rant. Ever since Mike Brown was murdered in Ferguson, Missouri I have read post after post, blog after blog and comment after comment about what we should or shouldn't do in response. I have heard from those that suggest we march, that we pray, that we...
#MikeBrown: Ferguson’s Killer Cop, Bryan P. Willman, Picture Revealed By Anonymous
UPDATE 8/15/14: Anonymous was wrong. More info to come. The notorious hacker group, Anonymous, warned their presence would be felt over the Ferguson tragedy that left an unarmed, black teen dead. He was shot repeatedly by a police officer. There has been unrest and...
Michael Brown’s Cop Killer Released By Anonymous
UPDATE: Anonymous was wrong. More info to come. Breaking news in the Ferguson, MO police killing of unarmed, black teenager Michael Brown. The hacker group, Anonymous, released the name of the cop who murdered him in cold blood. The killing has sparked almost a full...
Good Choices vs Bad Choices: In Memoriam of Actor Robin Williams
IN MEMORY OF ROBIN WILLIAMS Robin Williams was one of the most prolific and misunderstood actors of all time. In my mind, he was so famous, and so infamous, that I knew the laughter could not last much longer. He tried too hard; and when a man tries as hard as he did...
Blackout
I originally wrote this post after the Trayvon Martin verdict. In many ways, the concept holds the same. We are understandably heartbroken about the latest tragedy to befall our community. We have had three in the last month, killed by police officers doing...
Good Cops Around The Country Should Descend On Ferguson, Mo. To Stand In Solidarity With The Black Community
I'm very upset about the number of black men being slaughtered at the hands of the police around the country, but want to change the discussion again for a bit. What if the so called "good cops" from around the country came to Ferguson, Mo. to protest the killing of...
Are you mad yet?
By now we’ve all seen the news coverage of Michael Brown lying in the street uncovered. Someone’s child was gunned down in the street like an animal and left there like yesterday’s trash. We as a community have expressed outrage, some of us more than others. I don’t...
Good Cops, Stop Protecting Bad Cops If You Expect Community Relations To Improve
In the wake of Eric Gardner and Michael Brown being killed by the police, the black community is in a bit of an outrage. However, I want to turn the conversation a bit to question the police community out there. Why do you continue to protect "bad cops" while claiming...
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Vehicle
Purchasing and maintaining a car can be costly, especially if you aren't aware of how to get the most out of a vehicle. Your vehicle will be well worth what you paid for it and the cost of repairs and maintenance if you are able to get it to 250,000 or 300,000 miles....
College Bound Black Teen Killed By Missouri Police
I write this with a heavy heart, one that is tired and weary of hearing stories like this. Yesterday, 17-year-old Michael Brown was shot 10 times by an officer from the Ferguson Police Department in Missouri. Michael, who was set to start college on Monday, was...
O.K., Somebody Is Lying
First, I have to say that I am in solidarity with any oppressed people. I feel acutely aware of oppression due to my on oppression. I feel there is always a tragedy looming an Africa, to keep our minds off how they are keeping the people oppressed, as they steal their...
Single Mother Faces A Decade in Prison for Honesty
In early July Chasing New Jersey brought us the story of Shaneen Allen, a single mom of 2 boys who works 2 jobs to provide for her family. Because she works late and has been robbed in the past, she was advised by family members to get a gun for protection, thinking...
Some Black Don’t Crack: BernNadette Stanis, 60 and Still a Raving Beauty
There was never a more beautiful young lady in the history of sitcom television. BernNadette Stanis (neé Stanislau), whom most folks know as "Thelma Evans (Mrs. Keith) Anderson," was a former beauty queen contestant and as the years have gone by, the truth is - she...
Let’s Help Kenneth Jalal Tariq Pitts
One of our UI brothers, Kenneth, asked our fellow writers and admins for some assistance with a personal matter. Kenneth has allowed us to share his story with you all, in hopes that we can help one of our own: I am in a financial bind. Over the last six months or so...
Oh oh! It’s On Like Popcorn! Motivational Rap Challenges WSHH!
Do we say "We're mad as hell and we're not taking it any more!" or "You asked for it, you got it!" Motivational Rapmaster and Life Coach Marcus A. Parker has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged WorldStar HipHop and its plantation owner and overseer, o'Denat, to a...
Are Black Americans Intentionally Nig-norant?
Let me explain "nig-norant." There is a familiar saying about "Black" people in America, whatever you define black to be: If you want to hide something from Black people, put it in a book. Don't play - a great deal of us have heard it. Are we (some of us, a lot of us,...
Akon Is Using His Fame To Solar Power Africa
You are familiar with Akon because of his multi-platinum recording fame. With smash hits like "Smack That" and "Locked Up", he his difficult not to identify these days. But what you don't know is Akon grew up in Senegal, West Africa with no electricity, likes or many...
Detroit Dad Revitalizes Vacant Lots For Kids To Learn And Have Fun
With all the negative news coming out of Detroit these days, it is wonderful to have a heart felt story to report. A father, fed up with the vacant lots next to his home and across the street, stops talking about making a difference and does something about it. Dan...
Why Daniel Snyder’s Refusal Proves that Nothing’s Changed
In the midst of Stephen A. Smith's perceived misogynistic comments and Michael Sam's coming out as the first openly gay football player, one story has been relatively quiet. This story, of course, is Daniel Snyder's (Washington Redskins Owner) refusal to change the...
NYPD Police Union Says Eric Garner Was Not Killed By Choke Hold
The black community and the family of Eric Garner received another slap in the face Tuesday, August 5th, 2014, at the hands of the NYPD. This time it was coming from the police union who says Eric Garner was not put into a choke hold which led to his death. In a press...
