Pakistani designer Aamna Aqeel’s latest fashion spread is facing fierce criticism for depicting a dark-skinned slave boy catering to the needs of a well-dressed white woman.
Lauryn Hill has posted a letter on her Tumblr, thanking “family, friends, business associates, and fans who have called, emailed, sent texts, and posted messages of concern, encouragement, and support.”
A group of Harlem teens partnered with the Harlem Hospital Center and The New York County District Attorney’s Office on a documentary exploring gun violence. The film focuses on Dedric Hammond, who once lived by the gun until a brush with death took his life in a different direction. He is now a violence interrupter.
As part of her recent deal w/ Sony, Lauryn Hill released a new song “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix.” The track features rapid-fire spitting and biting social commentary, over a spastic beat.
Florida teenager Kiera Wilmot had good grade; and a clean behavioral record until she tried an ill-advised science experiment on school grounds. Her punishment: expulsion, and felony charges! Does Kiera deserve such a harsh punishment?
Chief Keef is under fire for a new song in which he threatens to murder a women for not performing a sex act on him: “You ain’t gonna let me f— you, and I feel you / But you gone suck my d— or I’ll kill you”
A recent survey of African American church goers in North Carolina finds that a majority of the respondents believe that churches have a responsibility to promote healthy living to their congregations. Do you agree?
In the wake of his lost endorsement deal with Reebok, Rick Ross has released another apology, calling his rape lyrics “one of my biggest mistakes and regrets.”
A group of rape survivors are demanding that Reebok drop its endorsement deal with Rick Ross, asserting that the company is essentially condoning rape by maintaining their partnership with him.
Snoop Lion has partnered with MTV and Jewelry For A Cause for a gun buyback program. They’ve collaborated on limited edition “MTV x Caliber” bracelets made in part from guns turned into buyback programs; sales will be donated to buyback programs in Newark, NJ.
Tyler Perry’s latest film has been getting fairly horrific reviews, not just for the sub-par film making and acting, but also for the incredibly problematic and offensive messages it implicitly sends.
A group of Harlem moms have started a petition requesting that Barbie maker, Mattel do a better job of providing accessories and products for people of color. Though they make black barbies, the images featured on party favors and accessories favor blond hair and blue eyes.
