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Did You Know U.S. Capitol Police Apologized to Farrakhan & NOI for Lies Before Justice or Else?

Did You Know U.S. Capitol Police Apologized to Farrakhan & NOI for Lies Before Justice or Else?

by Koba | Oct 12, 2015 | Culture, Modern History

Leonard F. Muhammad, a Co-Director of the #JusticeOrElse movement, stood on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Oct. 9 to forthrightly address thinly veiled accusations hurled at the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, those working with him to commemorate the 20th...
Did You Know Durham, North Carolina Had It’s Own Black Wall Street?

Did You Know Durham, North Carolina Had It’s Own Black Wall Street?

by Furious | Oct 12, 2015 | Modern History

DURHAM, NC – Nathan Garrett still remembers when downtown’s Parrish Street was the address of “Black Wall Street” â€” a black-owned financial district just around the corner from Main Street, in the heart of Durham’s white business...
Did You Know This FAMU Alumnus Doctor Opened His Own Pharmacy In North Carolina? | Support Black Business!

Did You Know This FAMU Alumnus Doctor Opened His Own Pharmacy In North Carolina? | Support Black Business!

by Koba | Oct 8, 2015 | Culture, Modern History, Positivity

Congrats are in order for FAMU alumnus Dr. Martez Prince as he celebrates the opening of his very own pharmacy in North Carolina yesterday. Those in the healthcare field know this is no small feat. FAMU is one of the nation’s top producers of Black pharmacists....
Did You Know Ex-NBA Star Jalen Rose Started a College Prep, Charter High School in the City of Detroit?

Did You Know Ex-NBA Star Jalen Rose Started a College Prep, Charter High School in the City of Detroit?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 30, 2015 | Modern History, Positivity

Jalen Rose is like any other man, father, son and person with a vision to change the world. The only difference between him and millions others is he is putting ACTION where his mouth is and making a difference. The 13 year NBA star and ESPN/ABC basketball analyst...
Did You Know a 13 Year Old Starts a Peer-To-Peer Mentoring Group to Help Kids Overcome Obstacles In Life?

Did You Know a 13 Year Old Starts a Peer-To-Peer Mentoring Group to Help Kids Overcome Obstacles In Life?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 29, 2015 | News, Positivity

What were you doing at the age of 13 years old? Don’t answer that question, but think about it and then consider the actions of this young man in North Texas. Jhalen Spicer is the young man that decided to use his positive experience and support from his parents to...
Ex-NFL Great Warrick Dunn Gives Away His 139th Home To Single Mom | Don’t You Appreciate Good People?

Ex-NFL Great Warrick Dunn Gives Away His 139th Home To Single Mom | Don’t You Appreciate Good People?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 22, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History, News, Positivity

What’s better than scoring touchdowns in the NFL? buy ocuflox online http://www.orthotrophix.com/news/2022/html/ocuflox.html no prescription pharmacy For former NFL great Warrick Dunn it is scoring life changing moments for deserving people. Via his nonprofit, Warrick...
Did You Know Viola Davis Became The First Black Woman in History To Win Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama?

Did You Know Viola Davis Became The First Black Woman in History To Win Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 21, 2015 | Celebrities, Modern History

More Hollywood barriers fell last night as Viola Davis became the first black woman in history win an Emmy for being a lead actress in a Drama. The historical moment wasn’t lost on those in attendance or on social media as it erupted in celebration. Davis won for her...
Did You Know This Female Engineer Started an Automechanic Institute to Empower Black Women?

Did You Know This Female Engineer Started an Automechanic Institute to Empower Black Women?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 21, 2015 | Business, Modern History, News

“Women will take care of a $300 bag better then they take care of a $25,000 car, you know, and that’s a shame,” Banks said. The statement made by Patrice Banks is so true. It is really unfortunate so many women have luxury handbags, clothing and...
Did You know This Black Artist “Dustheads” Painting Sold for $48.4 Million Dollars in 2013?

Did You know This Black Artist “Dustheads” Painting Sold for $48.4 Million Dollars in 2013?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 14, 2015 | Modern History

To be honest, I don’t have a particularly strong eye for art, just don’t have the background and exposure to be a leading authority of on the topic. However, I do have a strong understanding and appreciation for individuality, success and hard work. These are things...
Did You Know Tulsa, OK Police Chief Apologized for 1921 Attack & Destruction Black Wall Street? But What About Reparations?

Did You Know Tulsa, OK Police Chief Apologized for 1921 Attack & Destruction Black Wall Street? But What About Reparations?

by Freddie Ra | Sep 14, 2015 | Modern History

Many are not familiar or will not recognize the first airplane attack on American soil was not 9/11 and the Twin Towers. It happened when the Black Wall Street section of Tulsa, Oklahoma was bombed from the air and destroyed during the Tulsa Race Riots of 1921....
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