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by EvanHueyXWheelerFebruary 26, 2019

The common misconception and miseducation of the Black community is that we misdiagnose the signs and symptoms of mental illness. The community has a firm belief that mental illness only has a connection with depression and suicide,…

24Feb

Africa

Discovering Excellence Within, Realizing Greatness South Africa

by Jorian ReevesFebruary 24, 2019

I had my first taste of global cultural learning in 2015 when I traveled to Qatar at the age of 14 for a week-long Arabic debate competition. Two years earlier, in seventh grade, I had started taking…

22Feb

Film Producers, Film Reviews

Hip Hop Artists Common, Xzibit Close Out Last Day of the PAFF

by Naomi K. BonmanFebruary 22, 2019

On Monday, February 18, hip hop icon Common,Sherri Shepherdand Dante Brownhosted a red carpet screening of the short film Hats at the 27th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival. Following their screening, was the premiere of…

16Feb

Mental Health, Wellness

Author Hazel Walcott Writes Inspirational Story to Foster Parents

by Samantha PoundsFebruary 16, 2019

According to research, there are roughly 400,000 U.S. children who are in the foster care system and approximately 100,000 are waiting to be adopted. Purposely Awakened‘s Samantha Pounds, recently sat down with Hazel Walcott author of The…

14Feb

Creatives on the Go

Woman on the Move Clark Atlanta University Alumna, Jennifer Sears

by EvanHueyXWheelerFebruary 14, 2019

Over the years the City of Atlanta has been booming with talent, Black talent that is. Not only has great talent been coming from the city, but Clark Atlanta University has also produced great talent. CAU alumna,…

14Feb

Creatives on the Go

Inland Empire Actor, Allen Maldonado, Discusses New Projects

by EvanHueyXWheelerFebruary 14, 2019

In Southern California, there is a diamond in the rough where many talented Hollywood stars come from. To local residents it is known as the Inland Empire, better known as the “I.E.” for the hip and cool.One…

13Feb

Creatives on the Go

Thirty One Fifty Promotes Unity Through Fashion

by EvanHueyXWheelerFebruary 13, 2019

Clothing is something that you wear, but fashion is a statement, especially for Thirty One Fifty (3150), a brand that represents unity through clothing.3150 is based out of Atlanta, Georgia and they have been tirelessly and successfully…

Wellness

Politics & Cannabis: Dr. Christopher Metzler Address Questions

by Naomi K. BonmanFebruary 13, 2019

https://youtu.be/m8d_972-2EE It has been seven months since marijuana has become legalized in California, as well as a few other states. Since it has been legal many have been joyous, while others have still been skeptical and have…

13Feb

Mental Health

In Lightened Skin

by C.K. McGheeFebruary 13, 2019

In lightening my skin, will that help me to fit in? I can hardly recognize myself, act as if I’m ashamed of my brown self. Colors more beautiful than the rainbow. From light to dark skin black,…

11Feb

Wellness

A Father Everyday: His Black is Beautiful

by Christy AngeletteFebruary 11, 2019

It shouldn’t require a designated day to honor and celebrate our Black fathers. So often they are mentioned in negative terms with derogatory words, such as dead-beat dads, liars, cheaters and more commonly “baby daddies.” As quiet…