Blurbs about current events affecting black society we need to be aware of.
I’ve lost my mother. I say that as if we were in the mall and I thought she was in one store but she is instead browsing another store. As if I can’t find her. I wish that were the case. I know exactly where she is. But still, I’ve lost my mother. But my…
Here are five Black Christmas songs from women I’ve always enjoyed. These Black women bring soul and heart missing from mainstream Christmas songs. African-American Christmas songs are so important because they showcase our own unique spin on classics that we may not ordinarily enjoy. However you spend the holiday season, please be safe. Enjoy.
Family time is crucial this year more than ever. Being with family and friends, laughing and loving one another is vital to mental health and well-being. Here are some of the Christmas songs from Black men I’ve always enjoyed. African-American Christmas songs are so important because they showcase our own unique spin on classics that…
Like they did Dylann Roof? Planning and carrying out a terrorist attack must be a stressful event. Forgetting to eat while planning to murder innocent victims must be addressed. Dylann Roof did extensive internet research including researching black churches. He conducted multiple trips to the Emanuel AME Church in the months before the massacre, planning…
Black History is American History. We celebrate our history every day of the year. From the time the first slave ship arrived on in this country, blacks have worked to build this country to what it is today. Black bodies funded the economy and our hands worked the land from cotton to vegetables. Our hands…
If you’re sick of ‘rona and you want to get away, put on Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead and dance it out for five minutes. Repeat if necessary and it will be necessary. This classic Philly song masterpiece is filled with positivity and unity both which helps to get over the…
Neighborhoods that are poor and majority black or minority are targeted for profit and death. Disadvantaged neighborhoods are targeted for profit by corporations and businesses offering access to subpar and unhealthy foods and products. Compared to neighborhoods with higher household incomes, poor communities have more access to fast food, junk food, liquor, and alcohol. The…
The lynching and murder of Emmett Till in 1955 was a shock to the nation. Seeing his mutilated body in his casket on display in the media shocked some in the nation. However, murder of blacks by white mob justice or even a singular white person was not new in 1955. Seeing black dead bodies…
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech at an event commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event held at Rochester, New York’s Corinthian Hall, was organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Sewing Society. Below are excerpts from his speech. …Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called…
Frankie Beverly and Maze is a rhythm & blues, funk, and soul band. Maze was formed by Howard Beverly aka Frankie Beverly after relocating from Philadelphia to San Francisco in 1976. Frankie Beverly signature look is wearing a white ball cap and white clothing during concerts. Music the band has created throughout the decades is…
Last fall, major companies committed to the social justice movement. We wrote a blurb about it in an earlier post. Last year, communities across the country spent months protesting for equality and social justice. Companies such as Coca-Cola, Hilton, Nike, and others made statements insisting that the fight for social justice and equality was not…
Are you as tired of ‘rona as we are? Spring is almost here and we are still wearing masks and social distancing. We’re trying to avoid people and be around people at the same time. How does that work? Here are a few ideas to get out and have family fun in a safe and…
History has shown that ground-level activism for the rights and equality for African-Americans comes with a high price. Black activists and civil rights leaders often pay the price with their lives. However, before their untimely deaths, they endured tremendous stress and burdens. There are activists who are able to make a career out of activism….
We have chosen a new leader between the lesser of two evils. The problem with choosing between the lesser of two evils is that you’re guaranteed to select evil. The United States has made many promises to African-Americans. Promises made with one hand in support while the other hand held a knife behind its back….
The country has elected a new leader. The options to select from were not good to begin with. It’s head or tail of the same coin. The same script, just a new Aunt Viv trying to make us believe that everything will improve now that they’re on the set. The entire year has been history…
Stevie Wonder released the single “You Haven’t Done Nothin‘” in August 1974. The single features background vocals from The Jackson Five. The song and lyrics were aimed directly at then Republican President Richard Nixon. Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment and removal from office two days after the song was released. Not surprisingly, the lyrics and…
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has created hardships in nearly every sector of society, but especially for black families and those who are financially fragile. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists African-Americans or minorities who, due to long-standing systemic health and social inequalities, are at an increased risk of getting sick and dying from…
Mega companies such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Google, Walmart, Hilton Hotels, and Target have made recent advertisements and statements supporting Black Lives Matter and African-Americans. They have put signs up in their stores and statements on their websites. They’ve highlighted black movies on their platforms, and made donations to various organizations in support of racial…
