Dec 12, 2012

For the first time in history, three African American women are named Rhodes scholars in one year. The Rhodes Scholarship, is  a very prestigious award given every year to top U.S. college students. The award, was created in 1902 by Cecil Rhodes, an industrialist who made a fortune in Africa. The scholarship funds for those [...]

Sep 21, 2012

I admire Jackie Robinson. I don’t know if I had would’ve been able to go through all of the things he had to overcome in order to do what he loved. We’ve vaguely heard his story over the past 50 years or so, but he’s never quite gotten the true recognition he’s deserved in my [...]

Jun 29, 2012

Spike Lee is always hard at work and cooking up something. Red Hook Summer, his latest release, in my opinion will tell a story that I wish Tyler Perry would tell in some of his movies. The trailer looks interesting enough for me to check it out, and I like the storyline. I read a [...]

Jun 29, 2012

Magic Johnson plans to change the image of African Americans with his new network Aspire TV. The former NBA star has done a lot for African-Americans and his community since his retirement. His Atlanta based network officially went live yesterday, and the partnership with Comcast made it’s debut to millions of viewers around the country. [...]

Jun 25, 2012

There’s no way I can even begin to do the legendary artist, Michael Jackson justice with just one post. The guy was just that great. He broke all kinds of barriers, records, and left a lifetime legacy with all of us. I still can’t believe it’s been three years since Michael Jackson has passed. I’m [...]

After bringing us the documentary ‘The Wonder Years’ Kenneth Price and 9th Wonder team up again to create, “The Harvard Fellow.” 9th also known as Patrick Denard Douthit has become a personal favorite of mine of the last few years, as I’ve watched him combine two passions of his, Hip Hop and Education. He’s taught [...]

Feb 27, 2012

While Black History Month is coming to a close, the accomplishments we’ve made will continue to live on forever. I was browsing the internet and I came across an old episode of the Discovery Channel’s education segment about The Harlem Renaissance. Starting in 1919 and spanning through the 1940′s this is, and shall remain one [...]

Feb 01, 2012

Wow. To hear the voice of a former slave is definitely an experience like no other. As an African American, listening to Fountain Hughes explain his childhood as a slave brings up so many types of emotions. It’s quite overwhelming to hear him say things such as he rather be dead than become a slave [...]