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JAŸ-Z’s Afro Took It Back to the “Black is Beautiful” ROOTS of the 1960s and 1970s
JAŸ-Z’s hairstyle at last weekend’s Roots Picnic had social media buzzing. To me, I saw something deeper. JAŸ-Z’s natural hairstyle...
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May
High-Profile Domestic Violence News Renews Focus on Emotional Health, Patriarchy, and Relationship Power Dynamics
So far this year, several high-profile domestic violence cases have drawn national attention. Last month invol...
12
May
From Allies to Enemies: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump Public Fallout and Alleged Text Messages Reflect the Risks of Blind Loyalty
The situation involving Marjorie Taylor Greene and Donald Trump is an example of Maya Angelou’s famous quote: ...
05
Apr
K. Michelle Responds to Lebron James’ Comment About Not Liking the Hotels in Memphis While Suggesting the Team Should Move to Nashville
Memphis native and singer K. Michelle responds to LeBron James’ comments about not liking the hotels in Memphi...
25
Mar
Critics Say It’s Too Late Despite Jamal Bryant and Other Activists’ Efforts for Target to Reverse Its DEI Policy
Pastor Jamal Bryant, along with Tamika Mallory, co-founder of Until Freedom, and Nina Turner, former Ohio sena...
14
Mar
Quick Action and School Safety Measures Prevented Possible School Shooting at E.E. Smith High School After Ex Student Was Arrested For Gun Threat Video
A former E.E. Smith High School student, Travion Maurice Washington, posted a viral video earlier this week in...
12
Mar
Did Jesse Jackson Jr. Have a Point in Calling Out Former Presidents for Politicizing His Father’s Funeral?
Debate over the legacy of Jesse Jackson intensified after his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., publicly criticized prom...
10
Mar
Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani Appeared Happy Online, but Howard Filed for Divorce After 14 Months: Why Marriage Requires More Work Than Social Media Shows?
The marriage between Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani reminds us that what we see on social media is o...
09
Mar
29 Years Later: The Murder of Biggie Smalls and the Justice That Never Came
Today marks the 29th anniversary of the death of one of hip-hop’s most iconic artists. Nearly three decades af...
08
Mar
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Memorial Services in Chicago Reflects His Call to Still “Keep Hope Alive”
The winter sky over Chicago hung low and gray as faith leaders, activists, entertainers, and community members...
24
Feb
King Harris Continues to Swing at 50 Matching His Level of Pettiness
50 Cent and T.I.’s ongoing back-and-forth on social media has sparked a new layer of tension—this time involvi...
24
Feb
Does Success Come With Family Obligations? The GloRilla Family Dispute Raises a Bigger Question
When GloRilla rose from Memphis to mainstream rap success, she became a symbol of grit and determination. But ...
21
Feb
How Facing Trauma Head-On Helped Reshona Landfair to Longer Hide Under the Shadow of R. Kelly’s Sexual Abuse
Once known publicly only as the 14-year-old girl seen in the infamous 2001 sex tape involving R. Kelly, Reshon...
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