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France, Canada, & the United States Should be Held Accountable & Forced to Pay Restitution to the Republic of Haiti [Video]

Haiti is the world’s oldest black republic and one of the oldest republics in the Western Hemisphere. Although Haiti actively assisted the independence movements of many Latin American countries – … Continue reading

March 31, 2015 · 1 Comment

Glaring Holes in Germanwings Co-Pilot Story

In recent news, the crashing of a Germanwings flight into the French Alps was ruled intentional stating that the co-pilot, Mr Lubitz, purposely started an eight-minute descent into the mountains while … Continue reading

March 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

How the Black Empowerment Movement Has Led to Diluting Through the Illusion of Inclusion

Before I go into my long diatribe of how the African equality movement has been diluted, I first want to say that if you don’t identify with your African roots … Continue reading

February 21, 2015 · 2 Comments

Why Steve Jobs’ Kids Don’t Use iPads (And Neither Should Yours) [Video]

Steve Jobs wouldn’t, and for good reason too. In a Sunday article, New York Times reporter Nick Bilton said he once assumingly asked Jobs, “So your kids must love the … Continue reading

February 8, 2015 · 1 Comment

War on ISIS: Who’s Fueling the Beast If It’s Not the Saudis?

The image of a Muslim burned alive is more terrible for millions of Muslims than that of an “unbeliever” burned alive. So just who are the Muslims who support the … Continue reading

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

How Human Rights Can Build Haiti

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. It has suffered a devastating earthquake followed by a deadly cholera epidemic, both set in the backdrop of a history … Continue reading

February 5, 2015 · Leave a comment

Kenji Goto: Speaker for the Ordinary People

Japanese journalist was on a mission to help free his friend, Haruna Yukawa, when he was captured by violent jihadists of Isil. Kenji Goto was well known in Japan, with … Continue reading

January 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

An Open Letter to Edward Snowden…

Dear Edward Snowden, I speak only on the behalf of myself when I say “Thank you” for your contribution to an open conversation about privacy and government transparency. It was … Continue reading

January 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

5 Legitimate Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses

In the current national push for making black lives matter, economic support for black-owned businesses doesn’t get its fair share of dialogue. True, social justice and political activism can help … Continue reading

January 26, 2015 · 1 Comment

10 Reasons Sleeping With a Husky Guy Is the Best

I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no thin dudes. 1. In terms of comfort level, he’s basically a third pillow with a dick. Dating a Big ‘N’ Tall … Continue reading

January 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Obama is not Charlie Hebdo

On Sunday, at the great Paris rally, the whole world was Charlie. By Tuesday, the veneer of solidarity was exposed as tissue thin. It began dissolving as soon as the … Continue reading

January 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Gov. Chris Christie’s Tollbooth Data Usage and the Need for Privacy

David Sirota of the International Business Times reported last week that Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and his appointee, the deputy governor of the Port Authority of New York … Continue reading

January 18, 2015 · Leave a comment

Hip Hop’s Makeover is Long Overdue

One of my mentors asked me why I was so quiet and not making my voice heard in the streets protesting for justice. First, because, I Can’t Breathe. I am … Continue reading

January 12, 2015 · Leave a comment

Fox’s Empire Gets Today’s Hip Hop Wrong [Video]

Fox’s new series, Empire, is a music-industry drama that’s being promoted as The Sopranos set in the world of hip-hop. Many critics – from the New York Times to Entertainment … Continue reading

January 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Hip Hop in 2015 [Video]

It’s 2015. Are you worried about the state of hip-hop? Do you sit up at night pondering the many threats to the core pillars of the culture? Does Iggy Azalea’s … Continue reading

January 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Big Krit: The Soul of Hip Hop Revived

Hipsters and hip hop purists can agree on one thing; Big Krit brings the soul back to Hip Hop. Born Justin Scott from Meridian Mississippi, Krit (King Remembered In Time) … Continue reading

November 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

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