I went to film school chasing a dream of telling my story to a world that always seemed not to know what to do with queer Black bois like me. A dream of forcing the world to know. But it was just a dream. At film school, I quickly learned that while you may be […]
One of the most active churches on Chicago’s South Side is caught up in controversy and protest after kicking out a long-time member following her wedding ceremony to her partner, a woman. “Her grandmother was a member, her mother was a member and she was a member for 30 years. All of this ended last […]
Fact: The transgender community is one of the most at risk communities in regards to violence and hate crimes. Fact: This tradition of harm is often made worse when casually “joked” about in both private and open settings. Fact: Lil Duval made some trash ass transphobic jokes this past weekend and members and supporters of […]
Charges have been dropped against a Black Texas student who was arrested by police officers while mowing lawns. Marlin Gipson, 20, was originally charged with failure to identify to the police and evading arrest after an officer stopped him while he was handing out business cards for his lawn care service. A friend of Gipson […]
Aries Clark, 16, was shot and killed by Arkansas police outside of an emergency youth shelter. No one has said why Clark was shot, or even why police were called to the scene, but Clark died hours after the incident at a local hospital.Â
A Tennesee judge claims he was thinking about the kids when he offered to sterilize jail inmates. To help out, he also agreed to shorten their jail sentences by 30 days. The plan appeared to be a success as 32 women received implants that would help prevent pregnancy for four years and 38 men were […]
For years, the Republican Party has worked to take away what’s considered Barack Obama’s biggest accomplishment as president – the Affordable Care Act. Now that they have the White House and a majority in the Senate, the GOP thought passing their own healthcare plan would be a breeze. They THOUGHT…
It wasn’t too long ago that anyone found to have contracted the HIV virus felt helpless. Due to years of medical advancement, these same people are not able to live long, happy lives. But the work doesn’t stop there – we need to find a cure and may be even closer than we think.
President Donald Trump has outdone himself yet again. In a string of tweets released this morning, he announced that the U.S. military will not allow transgender individuals from enlisting.Â
They say the next thing to do after you reach the top of the mountain is to reach back and help someone else make it there. Esperanza Spalding has already won pretty much every award she can in music – including Grammys, an NAACP Image Award, a Boston Music Award and a Soul Train Music Award. Now, […]
Breaking News: Hip-hop doesn’t like women. Rick Ross appeared on The Breakfast Club to dish his thoughts on all the happenings in hip-hop culture. Eventually, the interview took a turn inwards and focused on Rozay and his own MMG label.
By Myles E. Johnson “What man wants to lay down and watch the world burn in his bedroom?” – Warsan Shire Often I gaze at myself in the mirror to ensure that I am present, that I recognize the face looking back at me, that I haven’t acquired any new scars, and my face hasn’t […]
