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Art & Leisure
"Cinema Africa: A Ghanaian Animator On His Beautiful African Fantasy Film, ‘Orisha’s Journey’"
March 09, 2016
Jurnee and Jussie Smollet come from a family of acting and creating art. The two of six children's acting careers have taken off quite recently with Jussie on Fox's hit drama "Empire" and Jurnee on the new series on WGN, "Underground." The children are not only interesting in acting, singing, and poetry, but they are active in the Black Lives Matter movement and devoted to the cause of ending H.I.V and AIDS. Read here to find out more.
February 19, 2016
By: Allison Seymour, Publication: Fox News
Akilah Johnson is a student at Eastern High School in Washington D.C. She entered a Google image contest and if she wins she can win a $30,000 scholarship. Johnson's unique image has flooded the Internet and everyone is waiting anxiously to hear the results.
February 19, 2016
By: Dana Oliver, Publication: Huffington Post Black Voices
A MAC Cosmetics Posted a photo of a Black model on their instagram on Thursday Feb. 18th, the last day of New York Fashion Week and it went viral. Many people on the Internet responded in a negative way. Many users went as far as using racist derogatory names describing the photo. This article is in response to those negative comments and celebrates the model and MAC Cosmetics for diversifying their brand.
February 29, 2016
By: Bill Bradley, Publication: The Huffington Post
Chris Rock hosted the Oscars, who have been in the news a lot recently for being 'whitewashed.' The bad press caused some African American actors, producers and directors and many more boycott. To bring light to this issue and in order to make everyone a little more comfortable, Chris Rock explains his perception of Hollywood and whether it is racist or not.
February 17, 2016
By: Micha Singelton, Publication: The Verge
Kendrick Lamar's album, To Pimp a Butterfly, is one of the most culturally aware hip-hop albums that has came out in the last decade. Despite that, he still will have to work twice as hard to win a Grammy that matters; Song of the Year, Record of the Year or Album of the Year.
Producer of the Grammys admits, there would be no Grammy's without the creation of Black music, but if that is so, why has only two hip hop albums won Album of the year since the Grammys began?
February 08, 2016
By: Bryan Logan, Publication: Business Insider
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding Beyonce's new song and video: Formation. Some critics are saying the song and video is bashing police. The video is really a reflection of the Black experience in America which is relevant today. Beyonce never really makes political statement but in this video she addresses police shootings of unarmed Black men and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for Black communities.
"The Smollett Family Business: Acting and Activism"
"How one hashtag can ruin your life"
"Poet, activist, icon Sonia Sanchez: still "BaddDDD" As Ever"
“How they've grown! Sasha and Malia Obama: 2008-present”
“Eastern High School student represents DC in Doodle 4 Google contest”
“Dear Internet Trolls, This Black Model's Lips Are Beautiful”
“Damn Right Hollywood is Racist”
“Kendrick Lamar and the Grammys’ hip-hop problem — twice as good still isn’t enough”
“No, Beyoncé is not bashing the police: Here's what her new song 'Formation' is really saying”
Politics
February 18, 2016
Publication: Huffington Post Black Voices
"The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution," a documentary by Stanley Nelson which aired on PBS Tuesday and this is a overview of important points that one should have taken away from this documentary. Some things include: The Black Panthers' central guiding principle was an “undying love for the people, and The Black Panthers affirmed black beauty, which helped to attract more members. Want to learn more about the Black Panthers and their movement, read here.
February 28, 2016
February 29, 2016
Publication: Clutch MagazineThe Black Lives Matter Movement has been getting a lot of heat since it began. Some people argue that the movement does not care to protest about other issues in Black communities, including Black on Black crime. This protest counteracts that statement. Read here to find out more.
February 26, 2016
By:Jeff Gou, Publication: The Washington Post
The racial gap between white unemployed people and Black unemployed people is wide and separated by at least 3 percent. Black people are twice as likely as white people to be out of work and looking for a job, which was also true in 1954. Though there are nearly 1.6 million Americans in state or federal prison, their absence is not accounted for in the decisions that politicians make. As a result, we operate under a distorted picture of the nation's economic health.
March 02, 2016
Publication: The Root, By: Danielle Young
The Internet has been up in a roar about Hispanic actress, Zoe Saldana, playing Nina Simone in a new autobiography. In response to this uproar writer, Daniel Young, responded by listing a few actresses that wouldn't have needed black face in order to play Simone. Read about it here.
“27 Important Facts Everyone Should Know About The Black Panthers”
“The Black Cop In Baltimore”
“Hundreds of People Marched for Peace in Compton This Weekend”
“America has locked up so many black people it has warped our sense of reality”
“'Trump is a bully,' says man who rushed stage”
“Black Panther Dies In Prison After 45 Years Behind Bars”
“11 Actresses Who Could Play Nina Simone Without Blackface”
Travel
“How to Plan a Girls Getaway”
February 19, 2016
By: Tracy Coleman, Publication: Brooklyn Travel Addict
Planning an all girls getaway can be difficult, time consuming and very frustrating. Every group of friends loves the idea of exploring new countries with their pals for a college break or right after graduation, but how do you do that with so many clashing personalities? You must play on all of your friend's strengths and qualities. Find out how to plan a great girls vacation that will help you keep your friends.
“52 Places to Go in 2016”