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Dec 18

No, Senator Frank Artiles, You Do Not Ever Have Permission to Use the N-Word

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This past Monday night, Miami State Senator Frank Artiles went to a members-only club in downtown Tallahassee with two of his colleagues, fellow Senators Audrey Gibson and Perry Thurston. Senators Gibson and Thurston are black. Senator Artiles is not. While the three enjoyed cocktails, Senator Artiles took it upon himself to treat Senators Gibson and Thurston to a curse-laden rant…

Dec 18

How Black Travelers Are Creating A Space For Young Blacks To Travel The World

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Photo courtesy of Travel Noire Facebook page In late 2013, after losing her job as a full-time producer, Zim Ugochukwu took her savings of $17,000 and launched Travel Noire. She was on to something. Helping spearhead a movement of young Black travelers in the states. Continue Reading But Zim isn't alone. Since launching Travel Noire, we've seen the launch of…

Dec 18

LeBron James Is Opening A School In Ohio For At-Risk Youth

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Photo courtesy of Lebron James Family Foundation Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com Back in 2011, LeBron James launched the I Promise Initiative as a long-term commitment to the youth of Akron and to address the city’s high school dropout rate. Since that time, James has been involved in several activities to reiterate the importance of education to children including…

Jul 25

‘Black-Ish’ Actress Yara Shahidi Has Gotten Accepted Into Every College She Applied To

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Yara Shahidi is best known as actress Zoey on television show Black-ish. Yara Shahidi (Black-ish) has been a beacon of light for young girls to look up to, not only starring on a hit primetime TV show, but slaying the fashion game, speaking out for social justice and overall presenting herself to be an eloquent and sophisticated role model. Continue…

Dec 18

Why the Actions of One Black San Bernardino Shooter Affects All Of Us

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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…