Black Millennials: Trapped Under the Weight Of Racism And A Cash-Poor Economy
*Jerry Houston will be another year older in July, but he’s not planning a celebration for his 29th birthday. “There’s …
Teen Takes Harvard Acceptance Letter to Prom…As Her Date
*When none of Priscilla Samey’s classmates asked her to senior prom, the 17-year-old turned to a more important source …
25 Years After L.A. Riots Damian ‘Football’ Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion
*Damian Monroe “Football” Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. But he wanted to make a name for himself, …
Damian ‘Football’ Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Riots – Q&A
*On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian “Football” Williams’ mob-persona took center-stage and …
Threat to Kill Black Students at Missouri High School Prompts Protests
*About 200 students and parents protested at a high school in Missouri Wednesday after two students threatened in a …
Baltimore’s ‘ULMII’ National Talent Competition Dominated by Contemporary Gospel Rappers
*Held recently at Security Square Mall in Baltimore the 18th annual “Uplifting Minds II” (ULMII) entertainment …
Houston School Forces Kid (Xavier Davis) to Alter Neat And Cool Haircut (Watch)
*Oh me! Pick me! I know the answer! This should be the atmosphere in a sixth grade classroom. Children raising their …
Michelle Obama to Celebrate College Signing Day in 1st Post-White House Appearance (Watch)
*Michelle Obama has chosen to share her first public appearance since leaving the White House with college bound high …
Ne-Yo Invests in Coding Academy with Eye On Silicon Valley Diversity
*Ne-Yo is among the boosters for Holberton School, a year-old academy for software engineers that features free tuition …
New Book: ‘The ABC’S of African American Inventions,’ Comprises Black History for Children
*The ABC’s of African American Inventions is a recently released children’s book by Kenneth R. McClelland. This fun and …
Remembering the Role of the Black Media 25 Years After 1992
*I was having a conversation last week with a local producer who was trying to put together a piece commemorating the …
Beyonce Announces Her New College Fund ‘Formation Scholars’ for Young Women
*Marking the one-year anniversary of her “Lemonade” album being released, Beyonce has announced the launch of a …
Obama at Chicago Forum: ‘So What’s Been Going On While I’ve Been Gone?’
*In his first public appearance since leaving office, former president Barack Obama appeared at a student forum this …
Florida Teen (Milan Morris) Wears Prom Dress Honoring Black Lives Matter Movement
*It’s prom season and a Florida teenager’s prom dress went viral on Friday because of its Black Lives Matter …
Philly’s iBuyBlack Discount Card Aims to Increase Support For Black Businesses
*A laborer or construction worker may walk three times as many steps a day as the average person, sometimes clocking in …
