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Shut Up Don Lemons: He Said, “Black People Do Look Alike” In Response To Samuel Jackson Going HAM on a Reporter
I bet you thought Don Lemons got all the ignorant comments out of his system when it comes to the black community, but you would be wrong. He just couldn't shut his mouth and not say anything about the Samuel Jackson mix up by an entertainment reporter for Lawrence...
Nicky Minaj Apologizes For Disrespecting Malcolm X’s Iconic Image And Legend
If you have a life, family and some business, you probably didn't know Nicky Minaj released a new single, but she did. Unfortunately, it is called "Looking Ass N*gga" and promotions feature the iconic image of Malcolm X holding an M1 looking out the window. The...
Mother of Armed Teen Killed At Chicago Gas Station Doesn’t Blame the Off Duty Officer
Monday, three young men approached a man at a gas station to rob him. One pointed a gun at the man while the other two went through his car. The man turned over his wallet, then eventually pulled out his gun and shot the armed robber in the head. The man getting rob...
Off Duty Cop Kills Armed, Teen Robber, But Where Is The Compassion?
Unless you haven't been on social media or watched the news lately, you have heard about this case. An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer shot and killed a teenage boy who tried to rob him at gun point while pumping gas at a Citgo gas station on the southside of...
Have You Heard Of The Jim Crow Museum Tour?
Here is something new for you. There is a Jim Crow Museum in Big Rapids, Michigan at the campus of Ferris State University. The museum was opened a few years ago. It was founded by David Pilgrim, a black man. He is the curator of the museum and the #1 cheerleader for...
7 Reasons You Should Choke Yourself If You Only Celebrate Black History During February
You might think I'm playing in the title saying someone should choke themselves if they only celebrate black history during February, but you would be wrong. I would love for these people to choke themselves because it is illegal for me to do it for them....
11 Kappas Arrested At UGA: Has The Time Come For Historically Black Fraternities To End Hazing?
You have probably heard this story before. Modern day black fraternities are non-hazing organizations. They don't participate in the "beating in" of their members. However, a report comes out to the contrary. It happened again. This time at the University of Georgia...
“I’m Not Laughing”… The Resurgence of Racist Jokes on Television
Hello again UI. I am an avid television watcher, that loves all kinds of programming. I have seen good shows and bad. I am getting into the gritter shows that are on channels like HBO, FX, AMC, (the list goes on). Also I have interest in many comedies that are on the...
Talking About Good and Bad Hair
It’s a story as old as time. Black women are very attached to their hair. Natural, relaxed, or somewhere in between it’s a very large part of our identity. Yesterday while perusing the comment section of a blog that caters to Black women I saw a picture of rapper...
High School’s Black History Lunch Menu of Fried Chicken, Cornbread, Greens, and Watermelon Spark Controversy
Carondelet High School for Girls in Concord, California wanted to celebrate black history month, but managed to really upset some conscious parents. The school was serving fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, and watermelon.....because you know? That's what y'all...
Jordan’s Flight 23 Grand Opening In NYC Draws The Black Community, But What About Our Schools?
Michael Jordan's brand Flight 23 held the big grand opening for their first flagship retail store recently. The first Jordan only selling shoe store in the country was opened in New York City on 225 34th St between 7th and 8th Ave. It was greeted with large fan fare...
Who Are The UI Facebook Admins?
You have wondered who are the people behind the UI Facebook page, so we thought it would be great to post profiles. Below are a list and details of the various admins you interact with on Facebook on a day to day basis. If you haven't figured it out, we personalize...
