Environmental Racism: The New New Jim Crow
I don’t see too many of us black folks discussing environmental issues. For the record, I just want to say that environmental issues impact millions of…
Justice
Lessons I Learned from Black Lives Matter
A Sunday morning Facebook post asked “Is Black Lives Matter still a thing?” and I immediately did an eye-roll. The technical answer is in the…
An Open Letter to Louisiana and its Prison System
Dear Louisiana, How can I even begin? I want to thank you for all of the substance you have added to the American lexicon. Your…
You Might Be Racist If You Think Bill Cosby Is Guilty
Facing an allegation of sexual assault, Bill Cosby will finally have his day in court in June. In a move that some consider a public…
Moise Morancy is a Black Superhero
From first glance, it seems as if Moise Morancy was raised right. The humble and engaging hip hop artist/activist/actor is also a man on a…
Van Jones Asks, “What if Donald Trump was Black?”
In the wake of the release of video wherein Donald Trump brags about sexually assaulting women, noted political commentator, Van Jones, took to Facebook to…
Donald Trump Still Thinks the Central Park Five are Guilty
Yusef Salaam, one of the members of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five wants an apology from Donald Trump. Of course, this will never happen.…
Keith Lamont Scott and the Visuals of Brutality
Days ago, a great confidant by the name of Anthony Haskins noted that he wasn’t going to watch anymore videos of black men being killed…
Please, Take A Seat Like Colin Kaepernick
December 1, 1955, The United States was catapulted into the movement that became the Civil Rights Movement. One simple, yet effective act of protest led…
WATCH: Charges Dropped, Cops Who Killed Freddie Gray Walk
Freddie Gray’s death was ruled a homicide by coroners. More than a year later, we’re left to wonder who killed him. Now that all charges…