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Perception Vs Reality: Don’t Let The Media Fool You
Why are the most respected magazines not representative of the diversity of black people? Why don’t networks like Black Entertainment Television (BET) represent it’s intended audience accordingly? Who gives the go to completely eliminate an entire sector of culture? Well first and foremost, you must understand who owns and operates the media. Below you’ll see…
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Happy Birthday Assata Shakur
july 16, 1947, former member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army Assata Olugbala Shakur was born in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York. She began using the name Assata Olugbala Shakur in 1971, rejecting Joanne Chesimard as a “slave name”. Assata is a West African name, derived from the Arabic name Aisha said…
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Documentary Of The Day
Lauryn Hill’s unsung story: Battle with the Music Industry A vital documentary for your eyes and ears! Lauryn Hill is an incredibly skilled artist and overall class act. Unfortunately, I feel that a lot of people don’t understand the depth of her artistry. Not only did she have the singing voice of an angel, she…
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The Phases Of The Moon
I apologize in advance for the sudden bursts of outrage— They will not be explained My occasional isolation that will be interpreted wrong The change in my tone might make your soul shake But my intentions are good Sometimes I don’t have enough light for the both of us I am not as selfless as…
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Mother Of Rock & Roll
https://youtu.be/MnAQATKRBN0 Sister Rosetta Tharpe ‘Did’t It Rain’, 1948 Despite what you’ve heard, Rock & Roll was innovated and once dominated by Black people. Just like jazz, blues and hip-hop, Rock was gifted to American culture by individuals who barely get their proper recognition. Some like to say that Rock doesn’t have one originator, but if…
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Natural Hair In the Workplace: Tips, Advice & Dismantling Stigmas
Despite what you’ve heard, you don’t have to cut your locs, straighten your fro, or take down your protective styles to feel more presentable in a work place. Natural hair can be just as professional as any other type of hair. Don’t fall for the socially constructed myths that your natural hair cannot be “put…
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Song Of The Day
Blackbird by Nina Simone released in 1963. Blackbird made its peak during the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, which made it very significant. Nina was an advocate for reflecting the times; she said in an interview that it was her duty as a black artist. Posted below are the lyrics to Nina’s cover…
THE BLACK RENAISSANCE 