Posts Tagged ‘change’
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall makes department more transparent
The first phase of change for Dallas was putting a Black woman in charge of the police department. Chief Renee Hall says more changes are coming, including implementing new plans and making critical incident reports available within 72 hours. Hear what other changes are on the horizon.
Read MoreKeke Palmer ready for change: ‘I have waited for a revolution my entire life’
Keke Palmer has been “waiting for a revolution” for her “entire life,” as she calls for change amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. The 26-year-old actress has been joining the Black Lives Matter protests in America in recent weeks and has said the movement has allowed people to “prepare” for a “revolution and a…
Read MoreJasmine Crowe’s tech company raises awareness about socioeconomic issues
Jasmine Crowe is using her superpowers of vision and service to foster change and bring awareness to pressing socioeconomic issues such as poverty, education and hunger. In January 2017, Crowe created a technology company that aids in the elimination of hunger and reducing food waste. Goodr has diverted over one million pounds of food from landfills and…
Read MoreCivic innovator Terri-Nichelle Bradley advocates for Blacks with Brown Toy Box
Rolling out is committed to the growth of our community and the celebration of urban America’s contributions to society, especially those of women. Terri-Nichelle Bradley thrives on the advancement of our youth in society. She contributes by being a civic entrepreneur who has aims to solve civic and social challenges within our community. Bradley is…
Read MoreMurders rise in Chicago; community leaders discuss violence and economic disparity
The murder rate seems to rise steadily in Chicago each day as the summer begins to make its exit. According to the Chicago Police Department report covering July 27 to August 2, 2015, there have been 259 murders in the city, already surpassing last year’s number of 214 murders. Community leaders, residents and officers…
Read MoreFall is the season of self-change
Fall is here. Can we feel the falling in the season inside? Fall as winter waits for its breath to freeze those moments in time. Frozen for the trees will no longer bear fruit. Frozen for those very ideas that the slow warmth that once grasped the air no longer holds true, but fall says…
Read MoreLil Wayne vows to be ‘more careful about what I’m saying’
Lil Wayne has insisted that his upcoming album Tha Carter V will be his last release as a solo artist. The YMCMB star discussed the project in a recent interview, where he revealed that he’s matured as a person, which has led to changes in his musical approach. Wayne went into little detail, but made it known that he has grown a little and wants to be more mindful of what he says in his music. He explained that his maturity is what makes Tha Carter V a unique project as compared to his previous work.
Read MoreRaheem DeVaughn explains going indie: ‘The machine never understood what I am’
Since 2011, Raheem DeVaughn has been an independent artist and with his new album set for release via E1 Music, the Maryland-born star understands what this project means for him professionally.
Read MoreGucci Mane doesn’t want Chief Keef to follow in his footsteps
When Gucci signed controversial teen rapper Chief Keef to his Brick Squad imprint, many fans worried that the pairing of the two would be detrimental.
Read MoreFormer Hot Boy Turk doesn’t know the Lil Wayne of today: ‘That’s not Wayne’
Turk admitted that the Weezy he sees today doesn’t look that much like the Weezy he knew.
Read MoreAlicia Keys: Has her music gotten boring?
Alicia has developed a penchant for sappy melodrama and overcooked “anthems” that lack heart and inspiration.
Read MoreStudent chefs shine in cooking competition
The winners will represent Chicago in the national finals.
Read MoreThe New Kim Kardashian: Fashions Before and After Kanye West
They always say you can’t turn a celebrity vixen into a housewife, but you sure can dress her up like one. Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the fashion scene, but it seems as if she has become more acquainted with style since hanging around boyfriend Kanye West. Kim Kardashian has toned down on the makeup,…
Read MoreHow an Unemployed Bill Collector Created a Fabulous Life
“What you have to do in America’s economy is find your niche. There’s a job for everyone.”
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