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Is Our History Becoming History? African Statues Altered to Change Ethnicity
May 19th, 2014 would have been Malcom X’s 89th birthday. I went to Youtube to listen to some of his famous speeches and interviews. One speech in particular, he asked quite a few questions that would make one search deep within for the lack of self-love and question where did a thing such as […]
14-year-old girl charged with murder of peer over alleged Facebook dispute
A 14-year-old girl was charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Endia Martin, 14 on Chicago’s south side. Two others may face charges, according to the Chicago Police Department.
2 women dead: community pleads for answers with canvassing, prayer vigil
Community members in Port Bolivar, Texas are pleading for the killer(s) of a lesbian couple to come forward. 24-year-old Crystal Jackson and her girlfriend Britney Cosby, 24, were murdered. Their bodies were found left next to a dumpster last week.
In latest rap song, Rick Ross compares success to Trayvon Martin shooting
Rick Ross lost a lucrative deal with Reebok after some questionable lyrics that signaled rape culture and drugging last summer. You would think that he’d learn his lesson. It appears that the Maybach Music rapper is in hot water once again for lyrics appearing on his 6th album “Mastermind.”
Family left with more questions than answers to details surrounding Alfred Wright’s mysterious death
The family of an east Texas man is demanding answers to questions surrounding the mysterious death of their loved one, Alfred Wright. The 28-year-old was found dead late last year. A medical examiner ruled the death accidental, but a pathologist hired by the family cited severe trauma to his body.
All I Want for Christmas
It’s that time of year. That’s right. We’re two weeks out from Christmas and it’s time I write a letter to some cherubic, portly white dude who bestows gifts upon the nice. I’m pretty sure I’ve been naughty this year, but that’s not going to stop me from asking. Besides, Santa knows any coal I […]
Why I Wrote Strange Fruit (Class Of 2013)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4mvb7LefAg I’m just not the type of person that can hear about tragedies that happen on our community and just keep it moving. When I first heard about the senseless murder of Renisha McBride, I couldn’t sleep. Here was another young Black person who was shot and killed after a car accident, just for trying […]
Student offends staff at school by dressing like Jesus for Halloween
A Highland Park, Ill. high school student was pulled out of class on Halloween after dressing like Jesus. Highland Park senior Marshon Sanders offended some teachers with his costume. He was readmitted to school after changing. 15 minutes into his first class, Sanders was called into the dean’s office.
If Our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws
BYP100’s Kai M. Green pens a short essay emphasizing the urgency of Black and People of Color Freedom Struggles NOW! The title sums it up: “If our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws.”
Allen West Attacks Obama’s Speech; Says He’s Never Been Racially Profiled
Allen West says he’s never experienced racial profiling because he was a “respectful young man, and maybe that’s something that was missing out of President Obama and Trayvon Martin’s life.”
Openly Gay Mississippi Mayoral Candidate Found Dead
Openly gay mayoral candidate Marco McMillian was found dead near a Mississippi River levee. McMillian was the first openly gay person to be a viable candidate for public office in the state. His death is being investigated as a homicide.
Rhymefest Talks to BYP About THE PLEDGE Mixtape: “Hip Hop Can Be Used as a Tool, Or A Weapon”
Rhymefest on executive producing THE PLEDGE Mixtape: “Hip Hop can be used as a tool or a weapon, and I wanted to inspire more artists to use it as a tool.” The Pledge Mixtape is a 13-song compilation of various artists taking back their communal power through music.