Savannah, Georgia is one of the South’s best kept secrets with its teeming art life thanks to the world renowned Savannah College of Art and Design, beautiful architecture, and it boasts one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in
Millions of Americans and the world watched in awe as we bore witness to the election of America’s first African American president, Barack Obama, and many felt as though this monumental moment was a supreme milestone noting just how far
In Texas, one of the most notoriously Republican states in the nation, earlier this week an openly gay Latina, Lupe Valdez, was selected as the first-ever openly gay and Latina gubernatorial nominee from a major party. In an interview with The Hill, the 70-year-old
One of the images on display in Spelman from Deborah Roberts’ “#EvolutionOfMimi” The idea of colorism, similar to racism, creates a hierarchy solely hinged on the hue of someone’s skin, which we all know is largely determined by genetics and
In an eyebrow-raising rule change, the National Football League, or NFL, has implemented a fine for players if they choose to kneel during the national anthem. The news, not surprisingly, has been met with shock, disbelief, and has caused many,
Historically and politically, Georgia has traditionally been a red, Republican, and very conservative state. Even in the past two presidential elections, Georgia, with the exception of the greater Atlanta area, has been very Republican. As election season is now upon
Since the inception of our country, there has always been the concept of race and its use has always served a nefarious purpose. Fast forward to 2018, and we are still stuck in the same trap, allowing the social construct
While feminism and the grassroots #MeToo organization have experienced surges in participation and awareness, the Trump administration could potentially deliver a swift blow to women’s rights with a potential rule to be voted on regarding abortion. The rule could potentially
Teairra Marie. Photo: Instagram-@misstmari In today’s society, social media has been at the crux of many relationships both platonic and romantic. The amount of trust that you put into your significant other at the onset of the relationship will undoubtedly
In the 21st century, there have been many social causes that have had a far-reaching impact, such as the #MeToo movement, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the LGBTQ movement. While every movement has its own agenda, what connects these
Savannah is a sleepy Georgia town renowned for its majestic trees, historic squares, and as the setting for the wildly popular novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. What Savannah isn’t known for, however, are long periods of
For as long as many of us can remember through countless history books and world news headlines, North and South Korea have long been locked in a decades-long war and neither country was willing to wave the white flag —
Photo credit: The Baltimore Police Department America has one of the highest crime rates in the world. There have been several high-profile cases, Jon Benet Ramsey and the Black Dahlia, to name two, that drew worldwide attention. Even those who
Roosevelt Kitchen (Photo source: Alachua County Jail) Love is an interesting topic and a wonderful feeling but in the case of Roosevelt Kitchen, love is a heated subject. Roosevelt Kitchen, 55 and resident of Florida, is accused of pouring gasoline
Bill Cosby appeared outside the courthouse after his conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault void of emotion, expression, and all the charm that the now-disgraced all-American TV dad once had. The 80-year-old has never had much to say
Photo credit: Twitter – @kanyewest Kanye West has always had a flair for the dramatics and has never shyed away from controversial topics, preferring to meet them head on and give his own opinion. Much like his now infamous “George
Instagram – @meekmill Philadelphia has been at the center of a few controversial incidents in the past few weeks, most recently the Starbucks incident where two young African American men were walked out in handcuffs, and now the Meek Mill
A myriad of movements and calls to action have spawned hashtags such as #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter and #FreeMeek. In the case of the latter hashtag, the Philadelphia native and former battle rapper’s case has become an example of how the American judicial
Photo source: Facebook – Donald J. Trump Once Americans have emptied their pockets for the latest gadgets and late-night infomercial splurges during the holiday season, many are at ease knowing that tax season is just around the corner. What many
In a video that has now gone wildly viral and been viewed over 4M times on YouTube, two young African American men — Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson — are handcuffed and escorted out of a downtown Philadelphia Starbucks after the manager
