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‘How to Get Away With Murder’ Has a Lot of ‘Gay’ Male Sex, and That’s a Good Thing
The following piece is from The Root. It was written by Michael Arceneaux. By: Michael Arceneaux The prime-time drama has stunned audiences with its masterly storytelling, complex characters and, yes, loads of gay male sex scenes. And that’s a good thing.
Why Vonderrit Myers matters
The following piece is from MSNBC. It was written by Trymaine Lee. By: Trymaine Lee Vonderrit Myers is no Michael Brown. Myers, the black 18-year old shot and killed by a St. Louis police officer last week, is also no Trayvon Martin or Jordan Davis or any of the others on a growing list of slain unarmed black men who have invigorated a new generation’s fight for racial […]
Justice for Jordan Davis: jury finds Michael Dunn guilty of first-degree murder
A jury has found Michael Dunn guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of a slain Florida teen. The 47-year-old shot and killed Jordan Davis outside of a convenience store in November 2012. The two had an argument over loud music that was coming from Davis’ car.
Just call me black American
The following post originally appeared on Slate under the title, “Where I’m From: How a trip to Kenya changed the way I think about the terms African-American and black American.” By: Aisha Harris One of the first times I recall being asked the question “Where are you from?” was also one of the first […]
9-Year-Old Boy Remarries 62-Year-Old Woman – Why We Shouldn’t Worry
Child marriage should not be legal and most of all, it should not exist. The casualties of child marriage can really hurt the soul as you see many children, primarily girls bought and given away to pedophiles who are primarily men.
Residents, city officials celebrate Whole Foods ground breaking ceremony in Englewood
Six years ago, Ald. Joann Thompson (16th) traveled to the International Council of Shopping Centers convention in Las Vegas to push for retailers to bring their business to Chicago’s Englewood community. She came away with nothing.
Lupita Nyong’o lands role in new ‘Star Wars’ flick
Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has landed a role in the next Star Wars film. The film’s earlier casting announcement was met with criticism for its lack of female roles.
Update: intoxicated Solange argued with Rachel Roy before Jay Z attack
Before her shocking attack on brother-in-law Jay Z on May 5, singer Solange argued with designer Rachel Roy. According to sources, Solange, 27, allegedly had become drunk and belligerent while attending the Met Ball.
What is the New Black: Fashion Statement or Something Else?
I said I wasn’t going to write about this. I hung up it up, closed the door and walked away. Yet thanks to a friend, I had to write it since she said if I didn’t she would. Call it a writer’s ego but here we go! Once again, scrolling through my Facebook […]
Pastor dies while revealing affair in front of congregation
A Connecticut pastor died while talking to his congregation about an extra-marital affair he had. Bishop Bobby Davis, pastor of the Miracle Faith World Outreach Church, died as members yelled words of forgiveness at him for the act. He was 72.
Guest Post: Stop shaming our single mothers
The following post originally appeared on ChicagoNow.com, a compilation of bloggers based in Chicago. It was written by Sylvia Snowden a Chicago-based journalist, associate producer of The Black Social Network play, and the President of Always Onyx. Follow Sylvia on Twitter @TrulySylvia. But I thought He Wanted to Try By: Sylvia Snowden I recently had an opportunity to read an article […]
Loyola University updates policy so gays cannot marry on campus
Alumni and students at Loyola University Chicago say they’re furious that the school changed its policy to prevent same-sex couples from getting married on campus. The decision comes after Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that allows same-sex marriage.