by Ghostndamachine | Apr 13, 2014 | Blog
In 2016 we will move beyond the Obama era to a new chapter in Presidential politics. The current political landscape seems to point to a likely showdown between the two most famous families of our current era of politics. The contest possibly may come down to Hilary...
by Patrick Irvine | Apr 12, 2014 | Culture, News
Alright Black America sit down and let’s have a chit chat. I want to address a few issues between the men and the women. This isn’t going to be your typical “why don’t you to come together” speech, this isn’t going to be that regular “we are the world” jazz, and...
by Samayoch | Apr 8, 2014 | Positivity
“Get our own”, “Build our own economy”, “Build our own communities”, “Integration was our downfall”, these are words resounding in the ether all across the African Communities from America to Europe to South America and the Caribbean back to Africa. Yes Sir, yes...
by Furious | Jan 7, 2014 | News
There are times when you might read some of my articles and think i’m anti-collegiate education, but that isn’t the case at all. In fact, I have a Master’s in Business Administration, so it is apparent that i’m very interested in higher...
by Furious | Oct 15, 2013 | Business
We have been discussing black owned banks lately here at Urban Intellectuals and look what I discovered in the process. Apparently, we are not the only ones concerned with black owned banks and the economical future of the black community. To your, and my, surprise,...
by Mark Young | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog, History
Compared to other races that live in America does the African American community display the same level of cultural connection and pride toward Africa that other races such as, Asian, European, and Latinos display toward their historic homelands? There are a few...
by Furious | Oct 4, 2013 | Business, History, News
Sounds like a great payday for black farmers, but this is hopefully the culmination of decades of wrong doing, injustice, and standing up for yourself. To say this has been an exasperating experience for the black farmers would be an understatement. Finally, black...
by Furious | Oct 2, 2013 | Business, News
Stories like this make me feel like a broken record, but apparently the Black community needs to hear this. When are we going to get off our knees begging for employment and start our own businesses, hire our own community, and not need to worry about discrimination?...
by Patrick Irvine | Sep 28, 2013 | News
I’m not even really sure how to begin with this right here…..*exhales*..….. I mean, I’m just not sure I can do this justice in an area as short as this one, but I’m going to give it a shot. I was sent this article VIA Facebook and after reading, I just had so much to...
by Pret-A-Porte | Aug 16, 2013 | Celebrities
2013 is a breakout year for black films”~ New York Times I wanted to bring you Urban Intellectual readers something light today, some inspiration for your viewing pleasures. Their are about 12 must see films this year being released by and about...