by Reneegede | Feb 28, 2017 | Opinion
In closing out Black History Month 2017, it is with a saddened heart that I must write today’s essay on the truest and deepest impact of racism and racist activity in America, not the semi-gloss surface paint impact that we are often most comfortable with. Yeah,...
by Chum Sejimon | Feb 8, 2017 | Black Economics, Blog, Did You Know, DYK, Thought Talk Speculation
In light of Dr. Ben Carson’s nomination as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the commencement of the Trump Administration, there is no better time than now to discuss the creation of the “black ghetto” and housing discrimination known as redlining....
by Forest Parks | Dec 26, 2016 | Did You Know, History
In the 1930s there were around 300 “race” movies produced. These movies were in direct opposition to the Hollywood mainstream movies from the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow. These silent movies were black produced and black acted! They were made...
by Forest Parks | Nov 3, 2016 | Did You Know, History
Have you ever heard of Esther Jones “Baby Esther”, born Gertrude Saunders? Not many people have, she has fallen into obscurity despite being the inspiration for the Betty Boop, an iconic character known the world over. Cartoonist Max Fleisher unleashed...
by Forest Parks | Nov 3, 2016 | Did You Know, History
During the Revolutionary War American soldiers were given a small dose of small pox to fight off a small pox epidemic. The new practise meant that only 2% of those who requested the “inoculation” ended up dying from the awful illness that killed many. The...
by Forest Parks | Oct 30, 2016 | Did You Know, History
Have you heard of the Slocum massacre? Probably, you have not, and you may not have even heard of Slocum. Slocum is a town in Texas, no post office, a voluntary fire station and a population of only around 250, this sleepy little through town has a dark history. On...
by Forest Parks | Oct 28, 2016 | Did You Know, News
Tony Stark has been iconised in the mainstream by Downey’s Jr’s performances in the Iron Man and Avengers movies but in the comic book world he has stepped aside and a new person is stepping into the suit. buy female cialis online...
by Anthony Thomas | Sep 14, 2016 | Did You Know
Private prisons often get a bad rap in the news, and it’s not without cause. In some states, these complexes can demand money from the government if they don’t get sent enough prisoners to stay at near-full capacity (talk about a solid business model!). A...
by Forest Parks | Aug 2, 2016 | Did You Know, History
Becoming the owner of a bank is no small feat for anyone, let alone a man that was once enslaved against his will, held in chains! However, Reverend William Washington Browne broke his shackles and became the first black owner of a bank in the United States. He...
by Chum Sejimon | Jul 13, 2016 | Celebrities, Did You Know, Positivity
Being the media mogul and wildly successful public figure that she is, Oprah Winfrey is no stranger to criticism. The subject of critique frequently surrounds her philanthropy with fans questioning the lack of charity given to American causes. It’s not uncommon...
