All posts tagged "black people"
Trump to Michael Cohen: 'Black People Are Too Stupid to Vote for Me'
President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen claimed that the president had used racist language in private meetings, according to...
By Teddy GrantNovember 2, 2018
An Ode to African-American Greatness
Undoubtedly, African-Americans have made great contributions to sports, music and entertainment. While it can be quite motivating for millennials to...
By Shantell E. JamisonMarch 6, 2018
Want Joy? Put Your Intuition First
Many people go through life wondering why things do not work in their favor. They seem to do everything right,...
By Shantell E. JamisonJanuary 22, 2018
Missouri's NAACP Actually Had To Issue A Travel Advisory For Black People
Sounds about necessary.
By Zahara HillJuly 31, 2017
Dear White People: Watch What You Say Because We're Listening
Mama always told me to watch what I say. Words are powerful, and the last thing you want to do...
By Shantell E. JamisonMay 3, 2017
African-Americans are a disadvantaged population. This is not up for debate. We have less access to quality education. We are...
By Shantell E. JamisonMarch 29, 2017
Sticks and Stones: Dismantling Black-on-Black Verbal Violence
The African-American community has deemed barbershops and beauty shops to be a haven for people of color to convene and...
Why the World Doesn't Seem to Give A Damn About Haiti
The diminished emotional response to the destruction of Black and brown bodies is nothing new to global affairs. This desensitization...
By Shantell E. JamisonOctober 13, 2016
So…Where's the 'Pray for Haiti' Facebook Filter?
Before I get into my main point, I must address how the Weather Channel has been covering Hurricane Matthew and...
By Shantell E. JamisonOctober 6, 2016
Black Listed
Even if Black People "Play by the Rules" It's Still Very Difficult to Succeed
It's important to recognize the fact that Black families often end up stuck with a low income even when they...
By SlateAugust 10, 2015