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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…

Dec 18

‘Get Out’ Is Being Lauded As The Holy Grail Of Films, But I Wasn’t Feeling It

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Pictured: Daniel Kaluuya starring in Jordan Peele's Get Out Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com Since its release on February 24, Jordan Peele’s directorial debut hit Get Out has been the must-see movie of the year. Early on, reviewers described the film as a “race-savvy satire” and a “fun bonafide fright flick.” Moviegoers, delighted with the film, returned to the…

Dec 18

Meet The Chicago Teen Who Was Just Accepted Into 23 Historically Black Colleges

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Chicago high school senior, Ariyana Davis was accepted into 23 Historically Black Colleges, gaining over $300,000 in scholarships During the past few weeks, black social media has done a great job of showcasing and sharing young African-American high achievement. One such high achiever is eighteen-year-old Ariyana Davis of Chicago, a young go-getter who was recently accepted into all 24 of…

Dec 18

U.S. Taxpayers Have Paid More Than $1 Billion In Settlements For Bad Policing Practices Since 2010

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Written by Nikki Igbo This past Wednesday, Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha received a payout of $4 million from the city of New York to settle a police brutality civil suit. In April 2015, Sefolosha suffered a potentially career-ending leg break at the hands of a police officer during an arrest outside of the 10AK nightclub in New York. Continue…

Dec 18

This Children’s Book “From Black Boy With Love” Is Teaching Black Boys To Respect Black Girls

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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…