Many in the Black community have joked for years that when a news reporter interviews a person of color they usually opt for the most inarticulate and uneducated minority they could find.
The stereotypical images of African Americans that many see is usually atypical of the Black professionals that I come across on a daily basis.
The […]
Everybody craves to look good, both man and woman. But most of the ornaments are only acceptable for women so men are always left behind. However, this bias perspective on gender had slowly vanished as time evolves. Nowadays, men can wear body ornaments such as earring that was extensively accepted starting late 80s and early […]
I have always loved Star Trek, from the original series beginning in 1969 to the ever present reruns on television just about any day. Admirable characters, a stern but humane Starfleet code to live by, lots of action (but no gore) and the wonder of new frontiers. Traveling in glistening starships several hundred years in […]
Designer clothing has been around for decades and it is likely that we will see further developments in the future in terms of designer clothing.
The fashion industry is constantly changing, and with even the current trends at the moment changing, it is hard to predict exactly what we may see in the future. There are […]
Maine, a northeastern state in the United States of America, is home to a number of famous and remarkable people. Among these famous people are writer Stephen King, actress Liv Tyler and songwriter Dan Fogelberg.
Dan Fogelberg
The late Daniel Fogelberg was born in Peoria, Illinois, but lived in Deer Isle in Maine until his death on […]
Have you heard about ‘medieval’ words? Medieval days are organizations and events that regularly celebrate the wonder of the middle ages. Maybe you can not live an original medieval life but there are some good ideas you can use the medieval styles as fun and hobby.
1. Decorating a home or a bedroom with the medieval […]
When it comes to getting the best in cuisine, we often look to good, old fashioned favorites we grew up with. For me, that would mean taking a look at authentic Mexican recipes that bring a piece of Mexico into my home. This is a delicious cuisine that is surprisingly healthy, but I have to […]
Was it November 2006 or March 1991? Was it Rodney King all over again? The recent murder of Sean Bell by New York police officers and the Taser shooting of Houston Texans offensive lineman, Fred Weary, have some wondering were the attacks racially motivated.
For African Americans, being the victims of racial profiling is nothing new, […]
This year marks the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, whose time spent in Naval Intelligence during the Second World War proved to be the catalyst that led to the creation of James Bond, the most iconic character to emerge from 20th century fiction.
The life of Ian Fleming
Fleming was born on May 28th 1908 […]
For decades, Hollywood has portrayed African American men in a negative light. From pimps, and drug dealers to thugs and womanizers, the portrayal of Black men in the media have led to numerous stereotypes that have ultimately determined how many view an entire group of people.
Moreover, the stereotypical portrayals of Black men, have even led […]
Imagine a time when equality was not available to all. Imagine a time when the realization of one’s dream depended solely on the color of one’s skin.
The dream of achieving a college education and reaching for the stars in an attempt to achieve lifelong dreams became a dream deferred for many African Americans in the […]
It has been extremely difficult to watch the news over the past year and not form an opinion of the numerous protests of the proposed immigration laws. Students from across the country have skipped class on a daily basis to argue against laws that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant or […]
It was the spring of 1931. A freight train bound for Memphis carried a group of young African Americans in search of a better life. They were desperately trying to escape the future that awaited them because of the color of their skin.
Everyone in the Jim Crow South knew the rigid caste system and his […]
Richard Johnson and Dee Spiller had everything. They were star defensive backs for Eisenhower High School in Houston and on their way to play collegiate football at Baylor University. They led their high school team to the Texas State 5A semifinals in 1993, and seemed headed for greatness.
Unfortunately, they made the same mistake that many […]
Remember how intrigued you were as a child when grandma would wind up the music box. Generations later, the music box still brings a smile to your face when you hear the music. Wooden inlaid music boxes are not only beautiful but their unique sound amplifies from the music box fills the rooms with magic, […]
Many cringe when scientists victimize animals for medical experiments. However, many African American men from Tuskegee, Ala. to Philadelphia have found themselves the victims of “good science” since the early 1900s, some with deadly consequences.
According to Tuskegee.edu, “For forty years between 1932 and 1972, the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) conducted an experiment on […]
There was a time when the family was the backbone of the Black community. The single parent household was unheard of, and Black men cherished their women as if she was a queen. However, in recent years, the traditional Black family has become a distant memory, because of fathers who are missing in action, and […]
Any product that’s been around for nearly 150 years has to be pretty good. Justin Boots, Ivory Soap, and light bulbs all were counted as new developments in 1879. How many of those products do you use today? Countless makers of cowboy boots have come and gone over the years, but Justin Boots is […]
I wasn’t always an addict. Let me put it another way. My addictive tendencies were not always in a state of actualization. I remember a childhood of experimentation, which eventually led to the first time I inhaled marijuana. My friends were from childhood in those days. We were a sorted group of “clowns and geniuses” […]
Take yourself back to April 1974, 10 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act and exactly six years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. African Americans were beginning to make gains in all avenues of life, and Hank Aaron was on the verge of becoming the all-time homerun king in […]
