[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...]
In Response to the Recent Violence, This Black Pastor and Sheriff Wants You to Put Down the Protest Signs and Pick Up These Scriptures
The recent violence—from the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile to the slain Dallas and Baton Rouge police officers—has left many of us feeling hurt, lost and troubled. We wanted to hear from someone who represented both sides of the tragedies. So we turned to this black pastor who also actively serves as a sheriff. We chose to keep him anonymous for his … [Read more...]
With All That’s Going on in This World, What Do I Tell My Sons?
By Yasmeen Hayes [Editor's Note: This post was written July 7, 2016 prior to the attack on the Dallas officers]. This morning, we woke up to another murder involving police and an African-American man who could have easily been my husband, sons, brothers, father, cousins, uncles and best friend. While my husband and I take an active role in raising our boys, I shed many … [Read more...]
#AltonSterling Becomes the Next Unfortunate Hashtag; Celeb Twitter Reactions Inside
From NBC BLCK: The U.S. Department of Justice will lead a civil rights investigation into the death of a black man shot multiple times by police during a confrontation at a Louisiana convenience store. Graphic cellphone video circulating online, filmed by a witness early Tuesday, appears to show 37-year-old Alton Sterling being tackled and shot as two cops pin him to the … [Read more...]