I live and work overseas most of the time, sometimes in places where the African (and specifically the African-American diaspora) is sparse. And this can pose a challenge when trying to raise the next generation of conscious black children. For example, we are currently living in a Latin American country where the “Afro” community is extremely small and confined to disparate … [Read more...]
Politics
Ladies: 3 Signs You’re Being “Trumped” in Your Relationship
"He sounds just like my ex." This is what some domestic violence survivors said about then Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in a Huffington Post article. Trump's lying, bullying and controlling behaviors during the debates were triggering bad memories of their abusive relationships and they couldn't believe he could even be considered a candidate for the highest … [Read more...]
10 Inspiring Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that Will Help Us Get Through These Next 4 Years
Not only is it a new year, but it is also a year of governmental transition from what we’ve known and loved to the unknown. We are entering into uncharted territory with the change of administration this month. And, at best, many of us are left with a sense of unease and concern, as if we are holding our breaths hoping nothing bad happens. This isn’t a great way to feel at … [Read more...]
Recap: 13 Most Pivotal Moments in Black Culture in 2016
[tps_header]With weeks away from 2017, we wanted to look back on the year of 2016. For many African Americans, there were several monumental events in 2016 that have influenced our world. We've had some highs (an introduction to the Simones) and some lows (the deaths of our legends). So here's our tribute to 2016. Let us know what moment in history touched you the most. 13 … [Read more...]
How Informed Should You Keep Your Young Kids on Current Affairs? And Why?
The question of whether or not to inform your young children about current affairs is a very personal and sensitive question and one that I always ask myself when it comes to my own children. Initially my reaction was that I want my “kids to be kids,” meaning I wanted them to live in innocence and remain blissfully ignorant to the realities of society. I didn’t want to … [Read more...]
10 Reasons We Are Going to Severely Miss the Obamas in the White House
[tps_header]BMWK family, can you believe our first but FOREVER family will be leaving the White Office? It seems like only yesterday we made history, and no one anywhere can take that away from us! Seriously, people where does the time go?!?! January 20, 2017 is merely around the corner; please say it isn’t so (someone come wipe away my tears). We've grown to love the … [Read more...]
How Black Churches Are Handling Trump Turmoil After the Election
Was the election a topic in your church this past Sunday? In several churches across the land, preachers decided to dedicate their sermons to the election. Understandably, many African American took the election of Donald J. Trump hard. Trump's campaign took on harsh racist undertones, he failed to quickly disavow white supremacist support, he spewed misogyny, encouraged … [Read more...]
Here’s How Trump Will Dismantle Obama’s Legacy..Bit..by..Bit
Well can't say we didn't see this coming. The Republicans have tried everything to block and repel progress made under President Obama's legislation. So here's where Trump is likely to tear away at Obama's legacy. NBC BLCK has the story. By Perry Bacon Jr. As President Obama prepares to sit down with his successor, Donald Trump, in a White House meeting on Thursday that … [Read more...]
Read The NAACP’s Statement on the Election
The NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks writes the following about the recent election: This beautiful fall morning represents the end of a long night filled with many midnight moments of uncertainty, voter intimidation and suppression, campaigns founded on bigotry and divisiveness as an electoral strategy. And yet, despite the moments of ugliness, this … [Read more...]
How a Donald Trump Could Win the Election This Easy
By Marie Whitaker Months ago I went on record with co-workers that Donald Trump would be the next President of the United States. I was in the minority. Pundits and polls predicted that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would become the first woman elected President of our country. But this has been a wild, incredible and unpredictable campaign. The results were … [Read more...]
Election Anxiety? Here Are 5 Popular Job Openings in Canada
If these election night results have you feeling nervous, you're not alone. Credit.com has the story. By Sam Becker It seems like the 2016 election has everyone on edge. Though threatening to flee the country during an election year has become somewhat of a tradition in recent years, this particular election — between two wildly different candidates, Hillary Clinton … [Read more...]
Who Will Fight for Black America? Hillary? Trump? Or…
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending Joseph E. Lowery’s 95th birthday celebration. Of course, the highlight was hearing him speak to his attendees. He was as humorous and as spirited as ever, cracking jokes, recounting tales of his younger years and even exchanging a playful banter with President Barack Obama, who phoned into the ceremony to wish Lowery a happy … [Read more...]
What?! GOP Candidate Defends His Plan to Send Kool-Aid, Chicken and Watermelons to Harlem
Jon Girodes, the Republican candidate for New York’s 30th District, sent an email to New York’s NBC affiliate news station, in which he described his plans to donate stereotypical black food to a Harlem neighborhood. “Ps I'm hosting an event in Harlem, which will be in front of the state building in a few weeks. We will [donate] Kool Aid, KFC and watermelons to the public on … [Read more...]
12 White House Staffers Share Their Best HBCU Memories
President Obama recently visited North Carolina A&T, where he spoke to a crowd of students. In honor of the event, NBC BLCK profiled 12 White House staffers who are also HBCU grads. See the story below President Obama visits North Carolina A&T State University on Tuesday to discuss developments relating to My Brother's Keeper, an initiative designed to help young … [Read more...]
6 Things to Put on Your Radar Less Than 4 Weeks Out from the Election
We are just a month out before the 2016 Presidential Election. I'm sure you've all been following the election closely because...I mean...how could you miss some of the circus-worthy story lines? Whether you have or haven't, allow us to enlighten you to a few things you may have missed as the clock counts down to Election Day. 1. The last day to register to vote in many … [Read more...]