Stereotypes are an ever-present detriment to any community. Pre-judgments applied to already marginalized groups are backward strides in progression. The stone often left unturned is the way that stereotypes, specifically positive ones, often backfire in ways some people may not think about. Think about what comes to mind when you […]

The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug.  24, centered on the theme “Land of Promise” following the formal nomination of President Trump in Charlotte, N.C. Throughout the four-day convention prominent Republican leaders as well as President Trump’s family, supporters and advocates shared testimonials, efforts and facts that highlighted the […]

COVID-19 has made 2020 a memorable year if nothing else will. If I would have known to expect any of this during my six-hour drive back home for spring break, it might have helped me deal with some of the hardships I have faced during this incredible pandemic. Once FAMU […]

The term “good hair” represents the self-hate and desire to assimilate that creeps within the Black community. We have been conditioned to believe our God-given manes are bottom-tier and missed the cut for Western society’s beauty standards. It’s an ignorance that has plagued us since the beginning of slavery in the […]

The highly anticipated Verzuz battle between the legendary 90s Black “it girls” Brandy and Monica gave a clear view of who wins this alleged ongoing 25-year-old beef between the two singers. After last night’s showdown, Brandy wins a few of the battles but ultimately, Monica wins the war. “Your music […]

If the year 2020 has taught me nothing else so far, it has taught me to make sure I love hard and vocalize my love more than my hate. Oddly enough, that’s the lesson I learned from Chadwick Boseman’s life that ended on August 28. Boseman was an amazing actor, […]

America — the country known as the land of the free and home of the brave — provides many opportunities for people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and more minority groups. But this country also deprives a surplus amount financially, mentally and socially. Which leads to a troubling question: Does this […]

Heaven is defined by Google as “a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky.” In other words, a clear white plain where the good souls who die go […]

Malcolm X knew what he was talking about when he said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” On July 12, the news surfaced that the rapper […]