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BOOM! #BlackLivesMatter Rejects Democratic Political Endorsement To Remain an Advocate for Black People
This is not your parent’s civil rights movement. The statement can be heard around the country and seen on tshirts, but it is becoming more and more apparent it is true. In decades past, a political endorsement or acknowledgement from the Democratic party or...
African American Woman, Pilot, & CEO Helps Inner-City Youth Take Flight with Her AreoStar Program
Inspired by a trip to Meg’s field as a child, Tammera Holmes was set on a path to change the world of our young people by helping and encouraging them to take flight. Not just taking their education to the next level, but also themselves physically. The field trip...
Waiting on Wife to Dry Hair Leads to an Invention That Cuts Hair Drying Time In Half (VIDEO)
Necessity is the mother of invention. Throughout history, people have created whatever they needed at the time. And this saying holds true in the creation of a better hair dryer. Martin McCurtis is the man behind the new and more improved hair drying system. McCurtis...
Did You Know an 11 Year Old Scored 1770 SAT & Admitted to College to Study Quantum Physics?
To call Carson Huey-You intelligent would be an understatement. This young man is phenomenal in every sense of the word and it is apparent once you find out his story. At the tender age of 11 years old, Carson was the youngest person ever admitted to Texas Christian...
Did You Know NFL Legend Charles Woodson Was Quietly Building a Wine Empire?
On the football field, Charles Woodson is one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of cleats. He won the Heisman Trophy in college as a defensive player, very difficult to do, and configured a first ballot Hall of Fame football career, but he wasn’t...
Can You Believe a Black Man Was Stopped & Ticketed For Making “Direct Eye Contact” with Police Officer?
We are fully aware that racism exist in this world and the American police force are some of the biggest participants in this American sport. However, this is down right ridiculous and unbelievable that this happened, but the officer admitted it. While attempting to...
LL Cool J Returns Home to Host Annual Back-To-School Giveaway in Jamaica
Philanthropy and giving back to the community are things we value in the black community. Therefore, when our best and brightest make a conscious effort to do these things, UI attempts to shine a spotlight on their good works. Today, we are proud to report rapper...
Did You Know in 1988 Eddie Murphy Called Out the Oscars for Not Honoring Black Talent (Video)?
When we think of conscious, activist actors and celebrities, Eddie Murphy probably doesn’t spring to the front of your mind. He hasn’t exactly been very vocal about our struggle in the past, or has he? We found a very powerful clip of Eddie Murphy speaking out against...
Did You Know There Was a Motivational Rap Platform That Is Basically The Reverse World Star?
You are probably thinking there isn’t a place, but you would be wrong. There is and i’m just as surprised as you are. These days it seems only the negative, outrageous and trendy get attention in the black community, but those days are behind us. MotivationalRap.com...
Did You Know Dee from “What’s Happening!” Became a Doctor, But Suffers from Breast Cancer?
Scholarship is one thing that our community has always loved, despite the negative images portrayed of us. Therefore, it warms my spirit when our celebrities make educational attainment a priority in their lives. It gives wings to the dreams of our young people, in my...
Did You Know Nelly Has Sent Two Kids To College Every Year for the Past 10 Years?
When it comes to our people, most of us are much deeper than we appear on the surface. And this is the case when it comes to hip hop star, Nelly. Hailing from St. Louis, the rapper/actor/activist is very proud of roots in the Gateway City, but acknowledges there are...
Serena Williams Classy Response To Maria Sharapova Making More Money Than Her Despite Beating her 18-2 on the Court
Racial pay disparity exist at almost every level of American society. Trust and believe we all have to deal with it, overcome it, or allow it to eat us up from the inside out. Serena Williams sat down to discuss the pay difference between herself and Maria Sharapova,...
