If you’ve got an ear to the Black stratosphere of social media, you’ve certainly heard of Dr. Umar Johnson. Chances are you’ve seen him and his rhetoric splattered across your social media friend or you’re an avid follower of his words. Maybe you’re of the camp that believes “he sometimes makes a point,” despite being aware of how problematic he…
Photo: Image grab from YouTube The first teaser trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther was released yesterday and one thing is for certain: RYAN COOGLER DID NOT COME TO PLAY GAMES. Here are five takeaways from the trailer that made me want to sit in a corner and read Marvel until the premier in nine months. Continue Reading THIS CAST. The…
A group gathered at a candlelight vigil at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., on Sunday.CreditCarolyn Kaster/Associated Press At this point, the instances—ranging from absurd to horrifying—are almost a daily occurrence. Angry, red-faced women hurling racist insults at Wal Mart, Sears and at festivals in Chicago. Nooses found at George Washington University, the National Museum of African American…
Astrid Stawiarz/Andy Lyons, Getty Images (2) When it comes to money and the NCAA league, there’s already a mass debate as to whether the players should be paid for their efforts, similar to NBA players. The argument is that — though they aren’t technically professional players — the surrounding pressures and the money made off of them are just as…
She took her crown and waved at the crowd, but not everyone at the University of Texas was cheering for Rachael Malonson. Continue Reading While the bi-racial beauty queen took home Kappa Alpha Psi’s Miss Black University of Texas title, social media is questioning her blackness, saying the journalism major is too light skinned to wear the crown. @avuitton_ @afrolatinababe…
Written by Nikki Igbo Black Entrepreneur recently reported that Black buying power is forecasted to be $1.3 trillion this year. Continue Reading A 2014 Nielsen report entitled “Powerful. Growing. Influential. The African-American Consumer” specifically noted that the African-American woman is “a trendsetter, social maven, head of household and business and community leader” and is “becoming more empowered with saving, spending…
There is a disconnect as wide as the Atlantic Ocean between African-Americans and Africans. By and large, we don’t understand each other. We don’t communicate with each other. We don’t accept each other as the long lost family that we are and that is a shame. In our failure to overcome misunderstandings between us, we are missing out on the…
Pictured: Cedric Anderson and his estranged wife, Karen Smith. Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com On Monday morning, I felt that same familiar twinge of horror mixed with sorrow as I received a news flash across my computer screen. Once again, someone took it upon themselves to shoot up another school. Continue Reading This time, it was North Park Elementary…
Written by Nikki Igbo The older I get the more I am thankful for the awakening I’m witnessing in black America—an awakening that involves black adults specifically passing on a love of blackness to our children. One such adult is Lawrence Lindell, a Compton-based illustrator who created a picture book which expresses affection and admiration for girls of color. With…
We’re hiring some dope writers in the areas of beauty, natural hair, health & wellness, culture, fashion and entertainment. Continue Reading CurlyNikki.com is expanding it’s team and we’re looking for the best talent around the country. ASAP! If you have experience in journalism/blogging and are an expert in any of these areas, please email the following: Resume 2-3 Writing Samples…
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