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Feature: Black Men and the Stain of Colorism
The following is from EBONY. It was written by Joshua Adams. By: Joshua Adams When I was a sophomore in college, watching The Boondocks with friends was a weekly ritual. After enjoying the satirical brilliance of Aaron McGruder, some would stay a longer to talk about a plethora of stuff: girls (mostly), sports, school, politics, etc. […]
Feature: Why does a black butt only look good in white skin?
The following post is from The Guardian. It was written by Yomi Adegoke. By: Yomi Adegoke “Big, big booty. What you got a big booty,” is how the chorus to Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s derriere-themed ditty goes – over and over. The aptly titled “Booty” video was released last week, and in anticipation, American […]
Man sues NYC after being wrongfully imprisoned for more than a decade
A man who spent 13 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted is suing the city of New York. Johnnie O’Neal, 54, was convicted in 1984 of raping and robbing a woman at knifepoint on the rooftop of the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side. He sued the city of Monday […]
Feature: How HBCUs Respond to a Call for Inclusion of LGBT Students
The following post is from The Root. It was written by Yoruba Richen. By: Yoruba Richen For many who choose to attend an HBCU, the decision is about far more than just academics. Since the first HBCUs opened their doors in the years before the Civil War, they have offered black students an opportunity […]
Feature: why one domestic violence victim never went back
The following post is from The Root. It was written by Harriette Cole. By: Harriette Cole. We’ve all been there. Back in college, I thought I’d found “the one.” But after he physically abused me, I never saw him again, so you can imagine my disbelief when, not too long ago, I saw a Facebook […]
Black dancers file lawsuit against Cher for racist remarks
Three black backup dancers filed a lawsuit against Cher on Thursday claiming they were wrongfully fired from her current tour. The trio also alleges the singer engaged in racial discrimination after rejecting another black dancer from joining her onstage.
The Darkest Rose: Colorism Shows No Beauty
Sometimes I look at my little sister and wish I had the power to filter out all what’s wrong with the world. She is a dark skinned, young lady with a shy smile and short curls. She just entered her teenage years and will learn the ways of the world. I hope it makes […]
Maryland man sues police department for $35 million
A Baltimore man is suing the city’s police department for $35 million. The lawsuit follows the release of surveillance video showing 32-year-old Kollin Truss and a police officer involved in a physical altercation.
Trial set for cop who fatally shot Rekia Boyd
A trial has been set for a Chicago police detective who fatally shot an unarmed woman in 2012. Dante Servin has been indicted on criminal charges that he recklessly opened fire at a group of people while off-duty. He said that he feared for his life after he saw a man point a gun […]
Allowance
With the recent request from Nicki Minaj to speak at her Alma mater being denied I found it appropriate, but then the decision made me think why? Thinking about why, lead to me questioning the whole Hip-Hop musical landscape. Why do we make certain allowances for certain artists when others would be vilified?
Feature: Black Women Are Already Dead in America
The following post was written by Kali Nicole Gross and appears on the Huffington Post’s website. By; Kali Nicole Gross A mix of outrage, horror and despair probably best describes many people’s responses to the recent coverage of and reactions to the violent assault of black women. It conjures up questions about how race may […]
Death of man who ‘baked to death’ in hot jail ruled accident
The death of a man who officials say “baked to death” while being held in a Rikers Island jail cell has been ruled accidental. The mentally ill former Marine died in a jail cell that had a 101-degree temperature.