On June 10th, the annual Northside Festival ( which spans one week every June ) held a concert at McCarren Park. It served as a benefit show for the Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA). …
Barack Obama Goes All Out For His Presidential Center
Now, just because he’s no longer in office doesn’t mean he forgot about us. Former President Barack Obama opened his arms to citizens in the United States, vowing to help reaffirm the g…
James Baldwin. An Underrated Literature Genius. (Black History Month Series)
Photo courtesy of www.npr.org I’ve always hear the name James Baldwin but never knew exactly what he is famous for. Baldwin is an essayist, poet, playwright, and social critic. I was impresse…
(Black History Month Series) The Allen Sisters-Black Women That Do the Damn Thang.
Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com Actors, producers, dancers, directors, singers, mothers, daughters, sister, wives, icons…hopefully I got it all. Although those words still do not do Phylic…
(Black History Month Series)Lena Horne. A Trailblazer in Acting, Singing, and Activism.
Photo courtesy of www.content.time.com Lena Horne (1910-2010) was the Colin Kapernick of her time: as in she was black listed in the industry and got a lot of heat for standing up for what she beli…
Jean Michel-Basquiat. Popping the White Art Bubble. (Black History Month Series)
Photo courtesy of www.bbc.com Jean Michel-Basquiat, otherwise known as Basquiat became a respected artist during the 1970s and 80s. Born and raised in Brooklyn to a Haitian father and Puerto Rican …
J Cole Releases New Single “High for Hours” #NewMusicMonday
Whether you’re at work or on the grind, keep it up things will pay off in the long run! The glue that keeps society together is music and today is the perfect day to listen to some new music …
Start Your Holiday Season Right With These Gift Ideas!
Its the month of October and every where you go Halloween decorations are visible. Pumpkins, scary movies and sweet treats delight the air with the coming festivities. Even though Halloween is for …
When Does “Cuffing Season” actually begin?
Cover Photo Courtesy of Hercampus.com Being a single male in Atlanta, I find it very hard to develop the ideal relationship. Whether its trying a new restaurant or catching up on the latest blockbu…
Black Business Owners and why its important to give back!
People who aspire to make it out the “Hood” not only keep a strong mind frame in the Lord, yet also in their long term and or short term aspirations. Having a strong foundation not only…