I’m going to keep asking this question: Will combating intraracial violence ever become a serious movement, or are we going to continue to deflect? Rest In Peace, CJ Johnson and Mykala Bell Until Next Time…
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Rebuild
Us: How do we rebuild the community? Ancestors: Start Here… Until Next Time…
Play Your Position
“Revolutionaries are not necessarily born poor or in the ghetto. There is a role for every person in revolution if he is a revolutionary. You don’t have to throw a Molotov cocktail to be a revolutionary.” – Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin formerly known as H. Rap Brown In recent years, Black Empowerment has not only…
Self-Assessment
I’ll ask the question again: Will combating intraracial violence ever become a serious movement, or are we going to continue to deflect? Rest In Peace, Sincere Gaston Until Next Time…
HBCUs Are Bridging the Gap Between Africa and the Diaspora
With the success of the Year of Return and the open discussions on Pan-Africanism, a part of me wondered when Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) would come into the picture. If you’ve been following this blog, then you know how important it is for global Africa to receive an African-Centered education. Homeschooling programs are…
3rd Annual Black Fathers Rock Award Ceremony
Greetings All, I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Black Fathers Rock Award Ceremony and wanted to give an overview. As stated before, Black Fathers Rock is an organization that seeks to change the narrative and dispel the notion that Black fathers are absent. The award ceremony recognizes those fathers who are doing…
Is Polygamy a Solution?
I was listening to a podcast earlier when the host asked a very interesting question: Is monogamy a natural occurrence in humans, or is it cultural? Monogamy is defined as the practice of being married to one partner. Here in the West, the societal norm is to fall in love with one person, get married,…
Me/We
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Barbershop Books
Reading being fundamental is an understatement, in my opinion. It’s literally the foundation for every form of education. In my community, it’s not being promoted as much as I would like it to be. But some organizations are working diligently to change that narrative. There’s one in particular that’s kept my attention. Barbershop Books Barbershop…
New Era Detroit
Greetings Everyone, When it comes to community outreach, I’ve noticed that the most effective programs are the ones anchored from those same communities. Those sponsored and funded by elite corporations who just want to make money tend to get the most recognition, but they very seldom make a lasting impact. Which isn’t surprising, considering the…
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Greetings Good People, Are you located in the Carolinas and looking for a place to get some volunteer hours? Well, this past weekend I volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, and I had to share their information for those who may be looking to help. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina…
BLEXIT
Greetings All, For the past few months, I’ve been seeing the term BLEXIT trending on social media. Public figures like Kanye West and Candace Owens have helped popularize the word in the political arena, mainly to promote a “Black Exit” from the Democratic Party. But after doing some research, I’ve come to find out that…
HONEST MEDIA 