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One of my favorite gospel songs growing up said, “Give me my flowers, while I yet live, so that I can see the beauty that they bring.” The song always stuck with me now it resonates even more. This past Friday, Joyce Quaweay was brutally beaten by her boyfriend and his friend reportedly because she would […]

Baltimore County Police arrived at an apartment to arrest Korryn Gaines, 23, for traffic violations. Tragically, the situation quickly escalated and left Gaines dead and her 5-year-old with a gunshot wound from police. 

W.E.B. Du Bois was a prolific Black scholar and educator. He was also a writer whose critiques of American democracy and racial inequality in this country have resonated with every generation since each of his published works appeared for mass consumption. Now, faced with an election where many young people are asking themselves, “Should I […]

Philando Castile was, unfortunately, familiar with police and the experience of being pulled over, which ultimately led to his death. New York Daily News reports that Castile was actually stopped by police 52 times in the past 14 years. 

When Alton Sterling was shot and killed by Baton Rogue police, many felt both a great loss and helpless. Issa Rae, the actor-producer responsible for her Awkward Black Girl YouTube series and her forthcoming HBO series, Insecure, has stepped up to provide an outlet. Rae, like many others, saw the pain on the face of Sterling’s family […]

A peaceful protest was being held for the killing of Alton Sterling before shooting targeted 12 police officers in the area, five of which have died as well as two civilian injuries. According to CNN, three suspects are in custody while one was killed by a bomb during an attempt to apprehend. “We saw no other option […]

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed a new law that will raise the city’s minimum wage nearly five dollars. By 2020, workers in Washington D.C. will make a minimum of $15 an hour, starting with a rise to $11.50 this July, according to FOX5. 

Rhamar Perkins, 16, took advantage of a rookie NYPD officer’s sensibilities this past week and escaped after he was arrested for skipping out on a $2.75 subway fare. He was initially taken into custody by a veteran officer and their partner, but asked to go to the bathroom once the veteran left the room and asked […]

Authorities have named Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, as the shooter responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. According to reports, Mateen entered Orlando’s Pulse, a gay nightclub, around 2 a.m. Sunday morning took hostages and opened fire, leaving 50 people dead and at least 53 injured in his wake. CNN reports that Mateen had pledged […]

With college growing more expensive by the year, it seems like it is harder and harder to find ways to make money and save for that four-year education that opens up so many doors. However, one student has found a way to do so.

In the age of social media prowess, not only does everyone have an opinion, they have thousands and they have no hesitation when it comes to sharing every single one of them. While free speech and open dialogue is wonderful, a clear drawback to social media culture is an overabundance of thought. But these people are changing […]

Even Drake said that we need to get ready for Summer 2016, and it seems like the film industry is following suit. There are some “Grade A” movies that are being released this summer, and we suggest you go watch them and tell us what you think. See the list below!