Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?

The idea that Asians, although a minority are high achieving, is still a fairly accepted idea. This idea is often, and wrongfully, used to shame Blacks and Hispanics for "underachieving". This use of the Asian model minority as a weapon against Blacks and Hispanic minorities has to stop as the premise of the Asian model…

ByNyankaJune 9, 20180Comments

Lifestyle

Summer Staycations: Spend Less Staying Local

The season for summer vacation flexing is here. We know that vacations can get pricey but, we are here to tell you that staycations are still vacations. They can be just as fun and half the cost. So here are five reasons you should do a staycation this summer. 1. Save on flights Flights tend to be…

ByNyankaJune 7, 20180Comments

An Ode to Cole World: Who is J. Cole?

Jermaine Lamarr Cole Jermaine Lamarr Cole, better known to the world by his stage name, J. Cole. He was born on January 28, 1985, at a U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany. A mixed baby, to a Black military father and a White mother who worked for the Postal service. His father left when…

ByChildish KiddJune 6, 20180Comments

Lifestyle

5 Quick At Home Exercises That Will Have You Summertime Fine

All winter you promised to exercise, eat healthily, and drink more water to achieve the summer body goals you've always wanted. Now summer is quickly approaching and you realize you are nowhere near close to the beach body you desire. You start to lose hope and feel as if it will be impossible to the…

BySincerely DaneishaJune 3, 20180Comments

Business

Does Your Fav Really Own the Business? Exploring Brand Ambassadors, Licensing, & Joint Ventures

There has been a steady rise in celebrity partnerships with brands and with this rise, we have seen celebrities become synonymous with brands (Diddy and Ciroc). There is a fine line between full ownership, joint ventures, and being a brand ambassador. We are here to help you understand. Brand Ambassadors: While…

ByNyankaJune 2, 20180Comments

Art and Culture Entertainment Fashion Music Street Style

Sean John Pays Tribute to Aaliyah, Biggie and Jimi Hendrix in its SS18′ Gallery Collection

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sean John presented the ‘Gallery Collection Tee Shirts’ for Spring/Summer 2018. It’s an all-white T-shirt collection paying tribute to music legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Aaliyah, Chaka Khan, The Notorious B.I.G, and Diddy. The artists are in portrait-style prints on the front of the shirts. “Music has an unparalleled feeling…

ByNiaomi BlueJune 2, 20180Comments

Business

Chick-fil-A store Owner Raises Minimum Wage to $17 an Hour

Employees at this California Chick-fil-A restaurant will soon earn a minimum wage that surpasses that of educators, healthcare workers and other professionals. In an effort to improve his employees' standard of living and create long-term business opportunities, Chick-fil-A franchise owner Eric Mason will raise his hospitality professionals' hourly wages to $17 as of Monday, June 4. Mason's…

BySheri-kae McLeodJune 1, 20180Comments

Lifestyle

Bye Debra Lee, Hello New BET: 10 Shows We Would Like To See

It’s the end of an era. After three decades, BET and Debra Lee are parting ways. The face of the network announced she would be stepping down as chairman and CEO. However, beyond becoming a cultural reference, the duo often dimmed the light of BET as an entity of its own (as caricatured by the…

ByF SMay 31, 20180Comments

Art and Culture Fashion

“The Gospel According to Andre” Explores the Life of Iconic Vogue Editor

Andre Leon Talley is one of the most influential figures in fashion. His new documentary "The Gospel According to Andre", takes an intimate look at the flamboyant figure’s personal life. The documentary also details the icon’s career, from his beginnings at Interview magazine, to becoming editor-at-large for American Vogue. Azzedeine Alaia with yours truly! The last time…

ByKiara ManningMay 30, 20180Comments

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How The Legacy Museum & The National Memorial for Peace Aims to Reconcile the Trauma Associated with Lynchings Through Truth & Candidness

On April 26, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama the very first museum and memorial dedicated solely to the memory of lynched African-Americans opened. The National Memorial For Peace and Justice is a reminder to so many that systematic terrorism and the assault of black people in America is not new and that their memory should not…

ByNyankaMay 30, 20180Comments

Entertainment Lifestyle

Is Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Marriage Really A Big Deal?

Everyone has an opinion on the idea of interracial relationships as if they are some foreign nature to the world. It’s like society places relationships that identify as interracial in a box that is examined as a negative thing. Newlyweds, also known as the Royal Family Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are one of the…

BySincerely DaneishaMay 26, 20180Comments

Politics

Domestic Terrorism: Avoidance of the Term & Why Avoidance Impedes Solutions

If you have been paying attention over the last several years it is clear that American government and media has a word avoidance problem. The word avoidance problem exists especially in regards to white violence against black bodies. The avoidance of the phrase domestic terrorism impedes course-correcting action by America as a nation. The American…

ByNyankaMay 23, 20180Comments

Lifestyle

Do Blacks & Hispanics Underachieve Relative to Asians?

Summer Staycations: Spend Less Staying Local

An Ode to Cole World: Who is J. Cole?

5 Quick At Home Exercises That Will Have You Summertime Fine

Does Your Fav Really Own the Business? Exploring Brand Ambassadors, Licensing, & Joint Ventures

Sean John Pays Tribute to Aaliyah, Biggie and Jimi Hendrix in its SS18′ Gallery Collection

Chick-fil-A store Owner Raises Minimum Wage to $17 an Hour

Bye Debra Lee, Hello New BET: 10 Shows We Would Like To See

“The Gospel According to Andre” Explores the Life of Iconic Vogue Editor

How The Legacy Museum & The National Memorial for Peace Aims to Reconcile the Trauma Associated with Lynchings Through Truth & Candidness

Is Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Marriage Really A Big Deal?

Domestic Terrorism: Avoidance of the Term & Why Avoidance Impedes Solutions

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