“The Bachelor” and the Struggle for Diversity: The Long Road to Black Representation

In 2002, "The Bachelor" aired on ABC and became an instant hit. People all over America tuned in every week to see who the hunky bachelor would eventually choose. As the show continued to gain popularity, viewers began to notice the need for more diversity. Splinter News found only 36 Black "Bachelor" contestants from the show's inception to…

ByKerbi LynnApril 17, 20240Comments

Lifestyle Politics

Black Teenager Shot 3 Times By White Man After Ringing Wrong Doorbell

According to a CNN review of property records, police statements, and detention records, a white man in his 80s reportedly shot and critically wounded a teenage boy on April 13 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Black boy was identified as Ralph Yarl (16). The teen was reportedly sent by his parents to pick up his…

ByNamhla LebonaApril 18, 20230Comments

Lifestyle

OP-ED: When Is Saying the N- Word Okay? To Be Honest, Never!

Recently there was a video that re-surfaced the internet. The video included legends such as Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K. and Ricky Gervais; from a comedy special seven years ago “Talking Funny”. In the special Chris Rock was the only black comedian present; when speaking to Louis C.K., he was interrupted by him and…

ByNiaomi BlueJanuary 8, 20190Comments

Fashion

Prada Pulls Products from Stores Over Blackface Accusations

Racism occurs yet again in the fashion industry. Italian luxury fashion label Prada, is facing major backlash after featuring accessories that depict racist imagery. New York based Civil Rights lawyer Chinyere Ezie, was walking past Prada’s Soho storefront where she was shocked by the disturbing products. The figurines and the $550 keychains are a part…

ByKiara ManningDecember 18, 20180Comments

Entertainment

Burnt Nikes & White Supremacist Tears: Kaepernick as the Face of Nike has White Supremacists Stressed

While some of us were busy turning up for labor day on Monday, September 3, Nike announced that Colin Kaepernick would be the face of the company’s 30th anniversary in celebrating their iconic Just Do It slogan. Kaepernick signed a "star" contract that is similar to those that "top-end NFL player" worth…

ByNyankaSeptember 9, 20180Comments

Politics

Dear Avid Trump Supporters, You’re Probably Racist

We are over 200 days deep into the flaming spectacle that is the Trump presidency. Despite Trump’s ("Forty-five") numerous political miscalculations, there is still a faction that holds tightly to the idea that Forty-five has been doing a better job than Obama. Obvious delusion aside, it’s clear that racism has played a major role in…

ByNyankaSeptember 2, 20180Comments

Television

“Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” Erasing the Concept of Post-Racial America

Trayvon Martin’s death in 2012 polarized the country and mobilized thousands into activism both on and offline. Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story is a 6-episode docu-series that attempt to tell the story that Trayvon did not live to tell. The first episode aired on 7/30/2018 and the next episodes will air Mondays on Paramount…

ByNyankaAugust 11, 20180Comments

Breaking News Television

#SayHerName: 18-Year-Old Nia Wilson Killed in Apparent Hate Crime

Nia Wilson, aged 18, was stabbed and killed in an apparent hate crime that also left her older sister in the hospital in critical condition. The attack took place around 9:45 pm at McArthur Station on July 22. According to Agency spokesman Jim Allison, the suspect was described by witnesses as a heavyset white man in…

ByChildish KiddAugust 4, 20180Comments

Lifestyle

Why is DeAndre Harris, a Victim of Violent Racism, Under Arrest??

DeAndre Harris was brutalized by white supremacist during the Charlottesville riots. Three men beat him with their fist, feet, wood planks, and metal pipes. Harris sustained a broken wrist and head wound that required ten staples. His accuser is likely claiming self defense and the going on the offensive to implicate that Hairs instigated this beating…

ByMorgan HarrisonOctober 23, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Migos Kicked Off Delta Flight Due to Apparent Racial Profiling

Rap superstar group Migos was removed from a Delta flight last Friday, just hours before their concert. Their manager is reportedly accusing the airline of racial profiling. Migos were on a flight from Atlanta to Des Moines, Iowa. However, the plane returned to the gate before it departed to drop off the trio. Their manager told…

BySheri-kae McLeodJuly 12, 20170Comments

Entertainment

Jason Whitlock Thinks Money Erases Racism

Race in America has always been a difficult issue to tackle. But for Jason Whitlock, he doesn’t see it as black and white. The Fox Sports 1 journalist stirred up controversy earlier this week when he commented on the May 31st vandalization of Lebron James’ Los Angeles home. Right before the NBA finals, the athlete’s…

ByMelinda FakuadeJune 8, 20170Comments

Music trending

Nas Urges Action in “Trump Era” in An Open Letter

Nas, considered one of the most politically conscious rappers in the game, penned an open letter to his fans urging action to combat what he said was institutionalized racism and the policies of President Donald Trump. In the letter, which was published by Mass Appeal and titled Action Speaks Louder Than Words No time for lippin’ in the…

BySheri-kae McLeodJune 7, 20170Comments

“The Bachelor” and the Struggle for Diversity: The Long Road to Black Representation

Black Teenager Shot 3 Times By White Man After Ringing Wrong Doorbell

OP-ED: When Is Saying the N- Word Okay? To Be Honest, Never!

Prada Pulls Products from Stores Over Blackface Accusations

Burnt Nikes & White Supremacist Tears: Kaepernick as the Face of Nike has White Supremacists Stressed

Dear Avid Trump Supporters, You’re Probably Racist

“Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story” Erasing the Concept of Post-Racial America

#SayHerName: 18-Year-Old Nia Wilson Killed in Apparent Hate Crime

Why is DeAndre Harris, a Victim of Violent Racism, Under Arrest??

Migos Kicked Off Delta Flight Due to Apparent Racial Profiling

Jason Whitlock Thinks Money Erases Racism

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