Why Do We Shame Rest?

Overworked & Unappreciated We live in a world where the saying "rise and grind" is praised while resting is looked at as an excuse to be lazy and unproductive. Sadly, it is normal to sacrifice your mental health for the sake of external obligations. Our main reason is based on pleasing others and placing…

ByMiMi NavahMay 17, 20210Comments

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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

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Trending on Twitter: The Krusty Krab vs The Chum Bucket Meme Goes Viral

Nickelodeon's hit cartoon Spongebob Squarepants has been the source of many internet memes. The most recent is the Chum Bucket vs. the Krusty Krab. For those who don't know, Spongebob works at the Krusty Krab which is the more superior restaurant to the Chum Bucket. Users on Twitter have been using the Krusty Krab as the blueprint for the…

BySheri-kae McLeodMarch 20, 20180Comments

Business

Twitter Hires New Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity !!

Twitter has hired Candi Castleberry-Singleton as its new vice president of inclusion and diversity, in an attempt to make the social media service better reflect the demographics of its users, USA Today reports. The social media site, which has come under fire for the lack of women and people of color in its ranks, has had…

BySheri-kae McLeodJuly 31, 20171Comment

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#ICYMI: Mr. Carter Shows Love to Hip Hop Artists in a Tweeting Spree

On a rare occasion, Mr. Carter hopped on Twitter to celebrate being the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of the biggest accomplishments that any artist can achieve. Opening up his stream of tweets Hov thanked the support of many and went on to name those who inspired him. The…

BySheri-kae McLeodJune 17, 20170Comments

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Netflix is NOT down with The Get Down and Twitter is Not Hear for IT!

So listen up, no we won’t find out if Books made it to Yale, we won’t find out if Books finds better than Mylene, we won’t find out what would become of the “Soul Madonna’s” because Netflix has cancelled “The Get Down”. According to variety the production cost a total of $12 million to make, talk about…

ByKiana McleishJune 2, 20170Comments

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Black Twitter Drags NY Times Writer for Comparing Saartjie Baartman “Hottentot Venus” to Kim Kardashian

This past Tuesday, the New York Times found itself in hot water concerning a review of an Off-Broadway play. Ben Bartley wrote an insensitive description of Saartjie Baartman, the African slave woman Venus is centered around. The play by Suzan-Lori Parks details the real life exploitation of Baartman, who was forced to participate in European…

ByMelinda FakuadeMay 23, 20170Comments

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The Rihanna and Lupita Movie is Happening!

So it's actually happening - The Rihanna and Lupita movie of our dreams! The idea that began as a Twitter suggestion will become a reality. The above 2014 photo of Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o went viral, thanks to the below tweet. The tweet got hundreds of thousands of retweets and calls for the idea to become an…

BySheri-kae McLeodMay 22, 20170Comments

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BET Teams Up With Twitter to Launch a Study into “Black Twitter”

Black Twitter undoubtedly stands as one of internet’s longest and strongest reigning force in pop culture. Now, BET is teaming up with Twitter to put the influence under the microscope in their new study. Often sourced, but never compensated, the ideas of Black Twitter generate much for brands and publications. Black Twitter and its influence have not gone unnoticed…

BySheri-kae McLeodMay 20, 20170Comments

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Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition

Some lucky Twitter users were given the opportunity of a lifetime Saturday night. Rap queen Nicki Minaj was promoting her contest with music.ly to fly fans out to the Billboard Music Awards. She mentioned in passing that she could afford to fly her fans from anywhere in the world, thanks to her steep bank account.…

ByMelinda FakuadeMay 8, 20170Comments

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#ICYMI: Donald Trump’s Old Tweets Resurface Following His Attack On Syria

Thursday Night, Trump ordered approximately 60 cruise missiles to be fired at an airbase Syria. The horrific move was his response to the chemical attack on Syrian civilians earlier this week. The surprise order from the president marked a shift for Trump, who was strongly against getting involved in the Syrian civil war. However, he…

BySheri-kae McLeodApril 9, 20170Comments

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Daughter of Martin Luther King Claps Back at Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad

It only took a little over 24 hours for Kendall Jenner’s new commercial to hit the fan. Pepsi has admitted that they “missed the mark” on their latest move. This may feel like an understatement, considering the themes of the advertisement. While those on social media felt that Kendall Jenner downplayed the gravity of the…

ByMelinda FakuadeApril 6, 20171Comment

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

Twitter Hires New Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity !!

#ICYMI: Mr. Carter Shows Love to Hip Hop Artists in a Tweeting Spree

Black Twitter Drags NY Times Writer for Comparing Saartjie Baartman “Hottentot Venus” to Kim Kardashian

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Straight A Student? Nicki Minaj Wants To Pay Your Tuition

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