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Dec 18

He Really Is “Dr. Umar Johnson”

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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…

Dec 18

5 Reasons Why The Black Panther Trailer Left Us An Emotional Wreck

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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…

Dec 18

Being Black And Protecting Ourselves in the New Age of Jim Crow

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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…

Sep 21

The Game Explains Why He Bought Lonzo Ball’s $500 Sneakers

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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…

Dec 18

Black Buying Power Is Now $1.3 Trillion Strong And Not To Be Ignored

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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…