I adore hip hop. I love it and all its complexity. Being a music artist myself, I can usually understand the push and pull of it. Hip hop is one of the anchors in the Black culture. It’s what we instantly identify with and what people can identify when they think of Black […]
Legislators in Mississippi have passed a bill that would allow people to use their religion to justify discrimination. The “religious liberty” bill stalled last month, with the House voting to send it to a study committee instead of passing it. However both bodies of Congress haveĀ approved a conference reportĀ on the bill, advancing it to Gov. […]
Keanon has the chance of a lifetime at his fingertips. The Chicago-based musician has been selected to perform in Northern Italy’sĀ Trentino Music Festival per Mezzano Romantica. He beat out hundreds of other talented singersĀ from all over the country for the spot and was selected for the productions ofĀ Giulio Cesare – Cunning Little Vixen- Le Nozze […]
Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house music, has passed away. He was 59.
A Louisiana parish has unanimously passed an ordinance that makes wearing saggy pants illegal. The Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury voted on the measure.Ā
Earlier this week, we announced that “The Boondocks” creator Aaron McGruder would not be returning for the series’ fourth season. The highly anticipated controversial animation is expected to debut it’s season opener on April 21. McGruder took to his Facebook page to release a statement about the departure.Ā
According to a recent report by the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, black girls are more likely to be punished for being “un-ladylike” and seen by teachers as “loud, defiant, and precocious.”Ā
NFL player Michael VickĀ signed a contract with the New York Jets, and PETA had something to say about it. After VickĀ signed a one-year, $5 million deal, PETA took to Twitter.
A mother of six saysĀ who she was forced to shoot he mother in self-defense is claiming immunity under the controversial stand your ground law. Surveillance video of the 2011 incident from a Florida food mart shows Shireeka Wilson being attacked by her mother, Valerie Rushing.Ā
During an interview withĀ Rolling StoneĀ long-time singer-songwriter Elton John revealed his desire to make hip hop music.Ā
A group of black firefighters that sued New York City for discrimination has been awarded millions for the incidents. The ruling means that minority fire department applicants will be eligible to receive back pay totaling $98 million.Ā
Morris Brown College lost its accreditation in 2003. They also lost most of their student population. But during a time when the future of many HBCUs remains unclear, the institution remains open with just 35 students.
