FAMU – 2016: That time FAMU nearly made it in college football’s top level, but the timing was all wrong. Billy Joe and future Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel FAMU Athletics You don’t really know what the high point was until after the fact. You don’t really know where the peak was until Read More…
Education
Black Girl Magic Trio Seeks to Suppress Spirit of Rebellion Inside St. Louis Jails
The point of ‘black unity’ is for action against the common people’s oppressor, not rallying around the oppressors who look like us.” On April 24, 2021, the newly elected and self-proclaimed “People’s Mayor” Tishaura Jones, “progressive prosecutor” Kim Gardner, and Black Lives Matter (BLM) activist turned Congresswoman Cori Bush joined forces. They did not gather Read More…
Alex Diasgranados, Black Male Educator From DC Surprised with Teacher of Year Award and $50K Check
Alex Diasgranados, a teacher at Aiton Elementary School in Washington, DC, was surprised on The Drew Barrymore Show with the prestigious National University 2021 Teacher of the Year honor along with a $50,000 check. Since 2015, Diasgranados has been teaching students and making close connections with them. “They just inspire me and keep me going Read More…
Trinitee Stokes Young Actress From “Mixed-ish” to Start College at 14-Years Old
Nationwide — Trinitee Stokes, a 14-year old student from Jackson, Mississippi who is also a sitcom actress, is now also one of the youngest students to attend college. Stokes has been known for playing the role of Judy Cooper on the Disney Channel series K.C. Undercover. She currently stars as Tamika on the show Mixed-ish. Read More…
Dr. Velma Trayham Black Entrepreneur
Dr. Velma Trayham, the CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, a Black- and woman-owned community and economic empowerment agency that opened its fourth office in Phoenix last year. During the interview, Dr. Trayham shared the past challenges that have led to her present success as well as future plans for fostering more economic empowerment among women. Dr. Read More…
Know the Facts about Rape
Rape is a sexual act committed against a persons will. It’s a violent crime: Thousands of rapes are reported each year. Thusands more go unreported. Rapes occur at all times of day. They can happen anywhere, from home to the street. There is no “typical” rapist or victim. The come from: all age, ethnic and Read More…