Positive Media
Our media outlet focuses on positive stories to unite and uplift black people around the world.
Knowledge
We provide history, education and lessons focused on informing and empowering us.
Get Involved
Take part in our UI Social networking, discussion forums, groups, & strategies to help your local community.
UI Gear
Show your support for and let people know about the UI Movement with our t-shirt collection.
Nearly 20% of Donald Trump Supporters Opposed To Lincoln’s Freeing The So-Called Slaves
Donald Trump supporters continue to be extremely fervent. The supporters of business person Donald Trump continue to be heavily critical of commentators like Erick Erickson, Erickson, in particular, has been critical of Trump's rise and his overall success in leading...
Did You Know the First Black Heavy Weight Champion Also Held a Patent for a Wrench?
Every few years a rumor circulates around the web that Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion, invented and filed a patent for a wrench that was later dubbed the "monkey wrench" by bitter and racist white people. A quick trip to www.snopes.com...
Learn How This Former Detroit Gang Member Flipped the Script & Became a Gang Peacemaker
By Michael H. Cottman, Urban News Service - Ray Winans, once affectionately known as DzKiller Ray,dz is helping reduce gun violence in Detroit — one gang member at a time. The 37-year-old former gang member is an unconventional activist who mediates among gangs,...
The Wire’s Wendell Pierce Invests $20 Million In Baltimore Jobs Program
Wendell Pierce never ceases to impress and his latest venture surely has us all standing up and clapping. This guy gives back way more than most. So what exactly is happening? The 49 year-old actor took the chance to make his project public during a panel discussion...
Sports Journalist has Twitter going Nuts because a Shirt he Wore During ESPN Interview
Let me start by saying how dope I think his actions were, he made a huge statement. I would often ask myself, what if there were a professional team called the “Niggers” or “Negros” how would I feel? If you haven’t heard, sports journalist Bomani Jones appeared on...
CPD Misconduct Leads to Tentative $4.9 Millions Settlement for Victim’s Family
When big cities make a habit out of settling lawsuits, for police misconduct, you have to question the chain of command. Several months ago we heard about the Laquan McDonald shooting and later found out the city of Chicago paid his family a $5 million settlement. Now...
BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY: Keep Your Money Black, Keep It Local
April is financial literacy month and while there is a lot to say and a lot to do with personal financial literacy your general habits affect more than just you! I personally think one very important thing should be practised by each and every one of us in the...
This NY Valedictorian Has Been Accepted To All 8 Ivy League Schools And More!
High school student Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna deserves the celebration as she has been excepted to all 8 Ivy League Schools! Amazing! The Elmont High School valedictorian from Long Island, N.Y. has a big decision to make! Just to make it clear Brown University, Columbia...
Shawn Carter Has Announced 2016 Scholarship Program
Shawn “Jay Z” Carter is doing something big. I wish this was available in my college years. Often people told me about scholarships that were available for me to pay for college. I heard so many times, if you get enough scholarships you could go to school for free....
Did You Know in 1990, Barack Obama Was Elected the First Black President of Harvard’s Law Review?
Harvard law review is a monthly law review journal that is student-operated and highly prestigious. The history of the Review goes back to the year 1887 when it made its first publication. The core objective of the publication is to provide an academic platform for...
Ex-Mexican Prez To Trump: ‘I’m Not Going To Pay For That F*cking Wall’ (VIDEO)
Donald Trump's idea about building a wall on the border with Mexico caught the attention of the media once again. Former president of Mexico decided to share some of his thoughts about the subject, claiming that he has no intention of paying for that "f***ing wall"....
Did You Know the Oldest Christian Church in the World Was Founded in 42 (AD), the Coptic Church of Egypt & Ethiopia?
The Coptic Church of Egypt and Ethiopia was founded in 42 CE (AD) and is the oldest Christian Denomination in the World. It’s founder was Saint Mark who was one the first Apostles of Jesus. He went back to his home country in Africa to spread the “Good News” (the...
