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OP-ED: The Ever-Changing Relationships Between Africans and African Americans

I’m gonna be honest: when I was growing up, it wasn’t cool to be African. This may be hard to believe given the clout that African culture has amassed in recent years, but in my opinion, this is a novel phenomenon. When I was younger, all the things that made me identifiably African only…

BySubmissionsFebruary 29, 20200Comments

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Let’s Talk: Cyn Santana Wants a Real Conversation About Black and Hispanic Women and We Do Too

On Jan 8th, Cyn Santana went viral for saying something extremely problematic during Angela Yee's Lip Service interview. She stated that she preferred dating Black men and suggested it's because black men "cater" to Spanish women and prefer them to Black women. "I just like Black guys and Spanish girls," she explained. "Y'all can keep the…

ByGabrielle AmaniJanuary 10, 20190Comments

Netflix’s “A Day in Hollywood” Fights Against Racial Stereotypes

Netflix brought together 47 African- American creatives from their roster, for a portrait and video that is impelling and challenges racial stereotypes in film. The video and portrait include cast members from Luke Cage, Dear White People and Stranger Things to name a few. The photograph took its theme from Art Kane's A Great Day in…

ByKiara ManningJune 30, 20180Comments

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Jury Awards $4 to Family of Man Killed by Florida Deputy

The family of 30-year-old Gregory Hill, who was shot dead by a US sheriff's deputy have been awarded $4 in damages following a wrongful death lawsuit. Deputy Christopher Newman killed Gregory Hill Jr. on January 14, 2014, after a mother picking up her child at a school across the street called in a noise complaint. Newman…

BySheri-kae McLeodJune 3, 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

It’s Black History Month: Did You Know These Celebs Were Afro-Latin(x)?

We want to highlight a list of influential Afro-Latin(x) and Afro-Carribean people in the entertainment industry. While celebrating black history month it is important to remember that there isn't just one way to be black We are people of various attributes. We come in all types of different flavors and shades. We must recognize ALL the different…

ByEndíaFebruary 6, 20180Comments

Entertainment Television

2017 was the Year for African-American TV Shows Reemerge Into Society

African-American TV shows have come to the forefront again with programs such as "Insecure" and "Black-ish." Both shows highlight issues within the African-American society and are two of the few shows on television that feature black ensemble casts. African-American sitcoms hit a huge surge in the 70s with shows such as "The Jeffersons" and "Good Times." This…

ByKiara ManningDecember 29, 20170Comments

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Harvard Honors Ava DuVernay & LL Cool J With W.E.B. Du Bois Medals

"Selma" director Ava DuVernay and rapper LL Cool J are among the recipients of Harvard University's 2017 W.E.B. Du Bois medals. This medal honors those who have made significant contributions to African and African-American history and culture. Other medalists this year include political strategist Donna Brazile, artist Kara Walker, Microsoft Chairman John Thompson and others. DuVernay…

BySheri-kae McLeodSeptember 21, 20170Comments

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The BET Awards are Coming Up and These are Our Picks for winners!

The 2017 BET Awards are right around the corner! This year was a great year for music, so the competition will be tough. Here are our picks for this year's winners! Best Female R&B/Pop Artist BEYONCÉ KEHLANI MARY J. BLIGE RIHANNA SOLANGE Our Pick: Beyoncé This category is stacked because this season of music included big releases for all of these ladies.…