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...]
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...]
Black Customers Using These Apps More Likely to Face Discrimination
We already know black people are routinely overlooked for white passengers when trying to hail a cab. But on the ride-sharing apps, where the riders don't have that face-to-face contact before deciding whether or not to pick up a passenger, could there still be an opportunity to discriminate based on race? NBC BLCK has the story: Can't seem to hail an Uber, or a Lyft? If … [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...]
Why the Hip Hop and Black Communities Need to Stop Ignoring Mental Illness
News shocked the hip hop community when rapper Kid Cudi checked himself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. He wrote a message to his Facebook fans, addressing his decision to seek treatment. Depression has been a long neglected topic in the black community. But with the recent public announcement from Kid Cudi and other rappers such as Kendrick Lamar and Lil … [Read more...]
The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance; Study Says Racial Bias Starts in Preschool
A report from the Yale University Child Study Center found that preschool teachers and staff show signs of implicit racial bias when disciplining students and anticipating misbehavior. In the study, over 130 educators were instructed to watch video clips of children in a classroom setting and look for indications of "challenging behavior." The clips did not show any … [Read more...]
What Everyone is Saying About Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar
Ava DuVernay's much anticipated Queen Sugar premiered last night on the OWN network. Part II airs tonight at 10pm. And from the looks of it, everyone is already … [Read more...]
Who Has the Black Male Vote? Find Out What These Men Had to Say About the Election
At Faheem's Hand of Precision barbershop in South Philadelphia, the usual squad of patrons gathered for their weekly shape-up to talk sports, culture and this week—a little politics. The barbershop is owned by Faheem Alexander, a Philly native who has cut the heads of anyone and everyone from celebrities like Ice-T and The Roots' band, to middle class working Philadelphians … [Read more...]
You Go, Girls! 7 of the Most Powerful Women in Professional Sports
Of course, we knew Serena Williams had to make the list. Remember, she became the highest-earning female athlete this year. But we were surprised to hear that there were more black women serving as power players in the professional sports world—a few even occupying positions in the male sports. See the list from NBC BLCK below: 1. Serena Williams This year, the 35 year-old … [Read more...]
King of the Castles; First Black Man to Be Inducted into the Chess Hall of Fame
Maurice Ashley, 50, is the first African-American to be inducted into the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame. NBC BLCK has more.. Maurice Ashley hates to lose. So when the International Chess Grandmaster found himself in a precarious position during a jovial game of Bughouse last week, he put all jokes aside and focused. The game had taken a serious turn. When you are a … [Read more...]
Take That, Take That, Naysayers; Diddy is the Next Celebrity to Invest in Education
Are schools the next new chapter in celebrity investments? After Oprah, Magic Johnson, Will and Jada Smith, Jalen Rose and Deion Sanders, the Bad Boy himself, Sean "Diddy" Combs recently announced the opening of his charter school. It may not be high on the investment portfolio as say a vodka brand would (especially considering it's supposed to be a free charter school), but it … [Read more...]
Why Black People Can’t Forget our Battle with Diabetes
The hip-hop community was shocked and saddened by the death of one of its musical legends: rapper Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor of A Tribe Called Quest. Over the past few days, the radios have blared the group’s most memorable records, and the social media timelines have flooded with pictures of the rapper and his most enduring lyrics. While there was an overwhelming outpouring … [Read more...]
The Inspiring Story Behind President Obama’s Cuba Visit
All eyes will be watching for a coming change as our nation's First Family is scheduled to depart Cuba today. According to the Whitehouse.gov, the trip "marks a historic milestone in the normalization process between the United States and Cuba." The President and his administration seek to expand relations with the island nation and thus improve the lives of the Cuban … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek into the Next Biggest Thing in the App Industry and a Black Woman Created It!
Meet Stephanie Lampkin. She’s smart, she’s innovative and she’s also black. She’s the genius behind what might be the next big thing in the app industry. Her app Blendoor, which is being described ad Tinder for the career market, is already being considered by big companies, such as Google, Twitter, AirBnb and LinkedIn. Stephanie Lampkin she has a … [Read more...]