Society

Is Hair Discrimination Becoming an Acceptable Form of Racism? 

Black hair is beautiful and unique, but why is it often seen as controversial? The…

Michael Oher and the Tuohy Family: Do Non-POC Exploit Rising Black Stars Under the Guise of Helping Them?

There’s something indescribably sad about the petition filed by former NFL star Michael Oher against…

America Rolling Backwards: The Vibes Giving Democracy Is Diminishing Fast

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 accelerated the end of legal Jim Crow. For Black…

Why Black Women Are the Most Educated Group in the United States

“Angry,” “ghetto,” “loud,” and “sex symbols” have all been terms used to describe Black women.…

10 Historic Neighborhoods That Celebrate Black Excellence

Black business districts and neighborhoods have always provided a sense of belonging and safety that…

How Prison Education Overlooks Black Women

Oprah Winfrey said, “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.”…

Have You Heard of Orania, the All-White Town in Africa?

Africa is vastly diverse, with 54 countries and over 3,000 ethnic groups, most native to…

The Unknown History of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States

Honestly, were you aware that Black nuns existed in the Catholic Church? It’s not something…

Improving The Wealth Gap For Black Women

Wealth represents the difference between what we own (for example, checking and savings, retirement savings,…

The Marijuana Industry Hurts Black and Latinx Sellers, Here’s How To Break The Cycle

It was the 1970s, and tensions were rising. President Nixon announced to the world that…