As many of you know two days ago was election day. Americans had the opportunity to vote for governors, congress people, legislation, and other municipal offices and issues. A big day for the country …
“Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” Erasing the Concept of Post-Racial America
Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012 polarized the country and mobilized thousands into activism both on and offline. Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is a 6-episode docu-series that attempt to tell …
#SayHerName: 18-Year-Old Nia Wilson Killed in Apparent Hate Crime
Nia Wilson, aged 18, was stabbed and killed in an apparent hate crime that also left her older sister in the hospital in critical condition. The attack took place around 9:45 pm at McArthur Station on…
Does Trump Care About Immigrants? Trump Signs Executive Order to End Forced Family Separation
This Wednesday, June 20th, President Trump signed an Executive Order to end the practice of forcibly separating children from their families at the Mexican border. The Executive Order, surely a respon…
An Ode to Cole World: Who is J. Cole?
Jermaine Lamarr Cole Jermaine Lamarr Cole, better known to the world by his stage name, J. Cole. He was born on January 28, 1985, at a U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany. A mixed baby, to a Black m…
Unarmed Mentally Ill Man Shot And Killed By NYPD
Brooklyn, NY – Tragedy looms over Brooklyn as the killing of another unarmed black man headlines the news. 34-year-old Saheed Vassell was shot ten times on Wednesday, April 4. What Happened? On …
Officers Responsible For The Killing Of Alton Sterling Will Not Be Prosecuted
On July 5th of 2016, Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old Black American was shot several times at close range by two White Baton Rouge Police Department officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His death resulte…
Little Dragon Features Faith Evans in New Single, “Peace of Mind”
Little Dragon and the beautiful Faith Evans hit the studio recently to produce their new single “Peace of Mind.” Little Dragon is a Swedish electronic band from Gothenburg, that came about…
Here’s How You Can Help Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico??
Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico this month, leaving 3.5 million Americans to endure apocalyptic conditions on the island. At least 13 people have died from the Hurricane, there is no power on the …
Not a Surprise: Treasury Can’t Commit to Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
In a recent interview, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed doubt about putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to CNBC. When you think of persons responsible for Black History in America, don&…
Beyoncé and Ariana Grande are the Most Listened to Artists in the U.S.
They’re topping more than just the charts. According to the New York Times, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé are the most listened to females in the United States. The iconic female pop stars have gain…
American Apparel is Back… to the Basics
Yes, American Apparel is back up and running! After closing over one-hundred stores and filing bankruptcy, AA was hurting badly. But Gildan Activewear Inc. bought the brand and are now reviving it. Th…