Let’s face it ladies…we’ve all stood in the mirror at some point evaluating the quality of our twerking skills: analyzing the inner thigh movements and hamstring combinations that make up infamous “pre-twerk march.” Staring at YouTube trying and match your moves to the pros on the screen and sorely wondering, “how do they do that?” …
by RAPHAEL NELSON When entering a college or university for the first time, you are often told that this is the time in your life where you’ll “find yourself.” Yet, upon examination of our nation’s higher educational system, you may realize that you won’t find yourself there at all. Our history is not only …
Springtime is quickly approaching! As you pack up your heavy coats and pull out your feather duster, you may want add your natural hair care regimen to your list of things to revamp. In honor of “spring renewal” we’re giving out some helpful hair tips to help you freshen up! 1. Spring Cleaning The start …
When thinking of “soul food,” you may envision your family surrounding an oversized dining table lined with delectable savory dishes, super-sweet beverages, and heavenly deserts. You might imagine an enticing spread of herbaceous pork, chicken or beef, accented with scrumptiously starchy side dishes and meat-smothered veggies. You may even imagine yourself digging into a giant …
by RAPHAEL NELSON Do you realize how psychologically destructive it is to start the teaching of Black history with slavery? This bigoted attempt at educating Black children undoubtedly gives Black children a low self esteem, leaving them to only see their ancestors as a doomed people. Right away their morale is attacked. By teaching slavery … Continue reading
Black History month is one time of the year when almost everyone of African descent pays homage to those before us. We’ve become accustomed to hearing the many speeches of our ancestors and learning about the struggles of their time. Yet, very few of us actually find a way to celebrate the month that is … Continue reading
If one were to list the top five ethnic groups that hold economic power in our country, the African American community may be last on your list. Our community isn’t exactly known for our responsible spending habits and impressive investment portfolios. To be honest, the African American community has a heavy reputation for choosing overindulgence over practicality. We’ve been … Continue reading
Many people take the coming of the New Year as an opportunity to start fresh. Resolutions are made to lose weight, save money and take more personal time; yet, few of these pledges make it through January. Here are just a few tips to make your New Year even more successful than the last. 1. … Continue reading
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