The Life and Times of Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry’s journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming one of the most successful filmmakers, playwrights, and entrepreneurs in the world is nothing short of remarkable. Known for creating the…
Grubhub Exploits Black Gig Workers With No Conscience
When you see someone delivering for GrubHub in the pouring rain, cold, or blazing heat, there’s a good chance they’re just a person trying to make ends meet. Apps like…
How Instacart Exploits Black and Brown Communities
The Harsh Reality: How Instacart Exploits Black and Brown Communities for Cheap Labor In recent years, gig economy platforms like Instacart have promoted themselves as flexible ways to earn money.…
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Mental Health in the Black Community
Mental health is a vital component of our overall well-being. However, for far too long, it has remained a taboo topic within the Black community. The result? Generations of unspoken…
Remembering The Young Life of Emmett Till On This Day
Remembering Emmett Till. On July 25, 1941, Emmett Louis Till was born in Chicago, Illinois. At just 14 years old, Emmett would become an enduring symbol of racial injustice in…
🎉 Happy Birthday to George Clinton: Godfather of Funk Turns 83
George Clinton Celebration Today, July 22, we celebrate the birthday of one of the most innovative and influential musicians in American history — George Clinton, the visionary behind Parliament-Funkadelic and…
Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Legacy of a Cultural Icon
Published: July 21, 2025 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at the age of 54 while on vacation with…
Remembering Eric Garner: 11 Years Later
On this day in 2014, Eric Garner, a father of six and lifelong resident of Staten Island. Garner was placed in an illegal chokehold by the New York Police Department.…
What Really Happened in The Amistad Trail
The Amistad trial was one of the most significant legal battles in U.S. history. It began in a quiet courtroom in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1839, a group of enslaved…
NYPD “Quality of Life” Unit Sparks Fear in Black Communities
The NYPD is launching a controversial new "Quality of Life" enforcement unit. Initially, the program will start in Manhattan, with plans to expand citywide. This initiative aims to address low-level…