The Underappreciated Cypher In Hip-Hop Music

First written July 28th, 2014

Earlier today, I started watching random cyphers from mainstream and underground artists on YouTube, and after a while, I looked up and realized the day had passed me by.

Rape: Drunk In Love or She Ain’t Even Know It?

It’s the first day of 2014, and I woke up eager to…

Humble Me Down

First written on March 17, 2014 by Zakiya Jackson

Life has a way of humbling you down doesn’t it?

Someone feels humbled by the Malaysian airplane disappearing. Who?

Passion, Purpose, and Pass Me Over

First written December 26, 2014 by Daris McInnis

Have you ever stared at a blank screen for a long moment, and thought, “I’m supposed to write something. But where do I begin?” I ask this: Not referring to your (my) frequent procrastination in…

Should Celebrities Feel Obligated To Give Back?

The Proper Response to “I’m Not Racist.”

Originally written by Nicole Young on February 13th, 2014

People like to say the following phrases loudly and often:

“I’m not racist.”

National Geographic and Why Racism Sucks

First written on June 10, 2014 by Nicole Young

Today, I intended to post something introspective about loss and life, not about racism. That was until about 5pm, when I went on Instagram and saw the National Geographic feed.

And The Word Was…D’Angelo’s Black Messiah: The B-Side (Part 2 of 2)

First written December 18, 2014 by Marcus Simmons

THE B-SIDE

“Back To The Future (Part I)” is a short gem that keeps the party going, but returns to a more…

The Seven Stages of Progress — #Blacklivesmatter and National Healing

First written December 22, 2014 by Corey Ponder

Dealing with trauma is a process. I think this is as true for a country as it is for an individual.

Change Is Ugly. Change Is Beautiful

Originally written on February 13, 2014

Last week, I attended the TEDx Foggy Bottom conference. The theme was “Illuminate”, and it exposed the audience to 20+ dynamic people who shared personal experiences, passions, insights, talents, and…