Jill Scott no longer supports Bill Cosby, ‘I was Wrong’
July 8, 2015
On July 6, Jill Scott took to Twitter to talk about her previous support of her “mentor” Bill Cosby.
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7 Black Churches set ablaze in the South
July 8, 2015
Seven predominantly Black churches in Southern States Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina have gone into flames after the recent shooting in Charleston, South Carolina.
Confederate Flag sales soar after South Carolina Church shooting
July 2, 2015
Rising conversations about the origin and history of the Confederate flag continues to be a topic on America’s list of issues for discussion.
This Week in Black History (July 2)
July 2, 2015
(July 2) 2001- Robert Tools became the first recipient in the world to receive an AbioCor, a self contained artificial heart, at Saint Thomas hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
BET Awards 2015: A night filled with reunions, tributes and laughs
July 2, 2015
The 2015 BET Awards red carpet and show was hot. I’m not just talking about the actual weather, but the celebrity outfits, interviews and performances. The Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles’ L.A. Live was thriving with some of entertainment’s heaviest hitters.
Marlon Jackson discusses his Study Peace Foundation
June 14, 2015
Musician and member of the famous Jackson Five Marlon Jackson started The Marlon Jackson Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and unity in communities worldwide. Due to his successful career with his brothers, Marlon has had the opportunity to tour the world and experience different cultures. Through his travels he became aware of what foreign underserved communities endure.
Borders Blurred by Racism in ICE Department
December 18, 2014
As administration officials start to implement President Obama’s immigration sweep actions, there are some issues that internal federal departments such as Los Angeles’ Department of Homeland Security needs to address, according to local agents.
Until we meet again, I love you Grandpa
October 23, 2014
It was the summer of 2009, I was sitting in my bedroom in Houston, Texas, and extremely nervous and excited about what was about to happen. For the first time in my life, I was minutes away from meeting my grandpa Peter and grandma Grace. Most importantly, I finally got to see my only living grandpa. My parents are originally from Nigeria, so all of my grandparents live back in Edo State, Nigeria.