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Queens of the Universe: African Women in African Civilization
Africans were the first to inhabit the earth. Fossil records as well as DNA analysis give scientific evidence to support this fact. Therefore, the first woman to give birth was a Black African woman. It is from us that all humans have come. The other races of...
Trading In Our Crutches For Fishing Poles… The Food Stamp Dilemma
Okay my UI followers… I am angry. I am angry at the people who are crying and yelling foul over this whole food stamp fiasco. If you don’t already know by now the US government has cut the food stamp program by 40 billion dollars. People are now in an uproar and are...
House approves $40 billion cut in food stamps over 10 years
When I tell you your Government don't give a damn about you, i'm wondering how long is it going to take for you to pay attention. Not that all of you are on welfare or foodstamps, but we all know someone that was at some point or we needed to lean on the system from...
The Only Black Woman-Owned Chemical Manufacturing Company Makes $20M A Year
This is what i'm talking about. Positive, powerful black women out here leading the charge for our future and the next generation. Giving them something to strive for while giving those ready, willing and able employment. Linda McGill Boasmond is the only black women...
There Has Been a 75% Drop In Black Businesses In Past Decade | Should We Be Concerned?
Many of you may not understand or agree with the urgency we need to start and protect businesses in the black community, but these sort of numbers have to startle you to to say the least. In West Las Vegas, black owned businesses are dying at an alarming rate. This...
10-year-old Michigan girl makes name for herself as Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur
Obviously Detroit is in desperate need of economic revitalization, but bet you didn't think it would come in the form of a 10 year old, little black girl, did you? Don't worry, we didn't either, but the young dynamo, business tycoon is off to a great start. Asia...
Black America, Capitalism is the crisis! Part 1
Capitalism, a socio-economic system, ideology, and way of life pervades our existence in this nation. Capitalism rose out of European medieval feudalism where land owners and the wealthy would loan plots of arable land to peasants and working peoples so they could...
Destruction of the Black Family Pt. 5: Rebuilding
For the majority of the last week we have been talking about 5 of the things that helped to destroy the black family. We covered poverty, drugs, men, women, and culture, we talked about psychology and economics, education and stereotypes all with the sole purpose of...
Jaden Smith: If Everyone “Dropped Out of School,” Society Would Be “More Intelligent”
Another Smith child is in the news. This time it is Jaden dropping his views on school and the educational system. Jaden is the son of Will and Jada Smith. Brother to Willow Smith. He shared his philosophy on education via Twitter, the popular social media platformed....
Youngest African-American Hedge Fund Founder’ Admits Stealing From Investors
Kudos to the young brother for having the financial innovation and gumption to become the youngest African-American Hedge Fund Manager. Despite the accomplishment it means nothing if you won't keep your nose clean. 29 year old, Frederick Douglas Scott, CEO of ACI...
Fashion Forward Dewayne Wade To Start A Neck Wear Line With Tie Rack
The NBA is home of some of the fashion conscious people in the world and Dwayne Wade is definitely in this group. Although some of his style is questionable in my book, he no doubt takes chances and is taking one on his business acumen. The 3 time NBA champion is...
Destruction of the Black Family Pt 4: The War on Black Culture and Consciousness
So yesterday we covered The War on Drugs which basically is the part where black men exit stage left. But It's time for the final War of the series so lets get into it. 5. The War on Black Culture and consciousness This is an unofficial war that is actually the...
