Written by Danielle Harvey It is no secret that the world of hip-hop, as dazzling, freeing and creative as it can be, that it harbors a heavy dose of misogyny…
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Health
The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleyPosting about their day is a regular practice for Generations Y and Z, especially when they have something novel or exclusive to share. So, in the thick of a global…
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Two patties cooked to perfection, gooey melted “cheese,” fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and caramelized onions all wrapped into a golden brioche bun. You’d think you’d just ordered a double-double at…
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The Green Toad Hemp Farm opened as the first black-owned farm in Georgia in 2019, residing within the uber-small town of Metter, Georgia (whose population was a measly 4,310 in…
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Arts + CultureFeaturedTelevision
The Five Most Memorable #BlackMagic Moments of Super Bowl LV
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleySuper Bowl LV had a lot of powerful and inspiring moments during Black History Month. The CBS Sports feature, Before Jackie, narrated by Academy Award winning actress, Viola Davis was written…
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NationalPoliticsRace + Culture
Biden Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Tackling Racism in America
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleyPresident Joe Biden signed a series of executive orders that his less than two-week-old administration hopes will be a catalyst to tackling America’s long-standing race problem. Biden’s action focused on…
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Arts + CulturePerforming ArtsTelevision
Arizona State University Renames Film School to Honor Sidney Poitier
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleyIn an interview ahead of The Sidney Poitier New American Film School’s unveiling, University President Michael M. Crow said Poitier embodies everything that one would look for in an icon.…
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Business
Nation’s Largest African American-Owned Architecture Firm Moody Nolan Receives Highest Honor from the American Institute of Architects
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleyLike millions of Black Americans across the country, Curt Moody has seen more than his share of injustice over the decades. Such intentional display of inequality in the field of architecture is…
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LifeRace + Culture
Amidst 21st-Century Racial Strife, 20th-Century African American History At Risk of Being Lost Forever
by lisadtinsleyby lisadtinsleyAmerica sits at a critically important crossroads. Racist ideology is on the rise and significant parts of 20th-century African American history and culture are at risk of being lost forever.…