Someone Like Me
Someone like me…with honey chocolate skin, might leave my home and not come back again. Police don’t take time to assess the problem, they pull out their guns….start shooting, that’s how they solve em’. Civilians with mental…
Dr. Joe Johnson Helps People Learn How to Tap into & Find Purpose
Take this. You dream of working at “X” company with X” person who is known to the best in the industry. However, when you finally land that dream role you are still not fulfilled. Yes you may…
While Black Podcast Provides a Platform for the Black Experience
Today, we are living in times where being Black in America is still a struggle. Yes, we have somewhat came a long way in terms of business ownership, social status and education; however, we had to work…
The Anxiety Over Medical Marijuana
For those suffering from various forms of anxiety, PTSD to bipolar, depression and all the other diagnosis in between, who are tired of being limited by traditional drugs that leave you feeling empty and offer little relief,…
Poetry Corner: Broken Promises of an Unholy Matrimony
He promised me forever, Instead he gave me a lifetime of lies, cheating and midnight silent cries. Two babies I birthed, The last I pushed out into his very hands. Now because I escaped him, I am…
Colorism: Still An Everyday Stigma in Black Culture
By definition, the word colorism means discrimination based on the color of skin. In other words, it’s prejudice and discrimination in which people are treated differently. While colorism varies in definition compared to racism, its very much…
Single Again After an Unholy Matrimony
Nobody dates or kisses anymore. Conversation is now being used as a means to remove clothes and let down guards. Its all ‘wham-bam’ and ‘thank you mam’. Love has digressed from a casual encounter to the club…
Selective Amnesia
They said he sailed the ocean blue. For those of us WOKE, we know it’s not true! How can you discover a land already occupied, this won’t be the last time “they” lied. In North and South…
Aina Brei’Yon and her Hip Hop Narrative: Time to Uplift our Women
With the increased awareness of the #MeTooMovement all the way down to R&B singer, Michelle Williams discussing her battle with depression, the topic of sexual abuse and depression is a narrative that is not going away anytime…
Former College Football Star, Anthony Kelley Chats on His Journey
Born and raised in family dysfunction, Anthony Kelley knew early on in his youth that he needed an outlet and escape from things he had no power to change. In the flee from negativity, he found a…