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With the nation clearly polarized by politics, many Black Americans are wondering where are the leaders who can bring the country together. From Frederick Douglass to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., past Black political thinkers and activists have always rewritten history and reshaped the Black experience in the U.S. But,… Read more…
In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During this era, which rose to prominence in the 1950s, Black folks worked diligently—and even lost their lives along the way—to level the racist playing field and achieve equal rights. As we… Read more…
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There is a call for anyone who is upset about corporations bowing to the whims of the president to boycott them on February 28th. This is not a bad idea because boycotts work. Don’t believe me, let’s look at history. Read more…
This Monday (Jan. 20), President-elect Donald Trump will celebrate the inauguration of his second (and presumably last, if he doesn’t nuke the Constitution) presidential term. Thereafter will be the a parade celebrating Trump’s win, during which Mississippi Valley State University (*sigh*) will march. Read more…
From the moment he stepped on to the red carpet at the premiere of “Mufasa: The Lion King,” actor Aaron Pierre has had the internet under the spell of his piercing green eyes. People can’t stop gushing about the 30-year-old Brit, who voices the film’s main character, dubbing him and his beautiful family a group
Mela Restaurant and Lounge, located just outside of Atlanta, has been accused of using an outrageously offensive flyer to promote an event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Not only is King featured in the image, but civil rights icon Rosa Parks makes an appearance as well…and it’s sexually suggestive. Read more…
