Full disclosure, I originally started writing this piece a few weeks after the June 17, 2015 Charleston, North Carolina shooting – where the shooter walked into a historic black church and open fired, killing 9 people. However since the presidential race has been heating up, I have spent a lot of time writing and researching candidates, and responsive […]
Campaign Spotlight – Bernie Sanders
Campaign Spotlight: Bernie Sanders This week we are putting the spotlight on Vermont Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. As we’ve done with other candidates (like Ben Carson), the following is designed to shine a light on some of his positions and analyze candidates through the lens of how their positions would immediately benefit our community. […]
Don’t Get Trumped by Donald Trump’s Poll Numbers
Don’t Get Trumped by Donald Trump’s Poll Numbers First, in the spirit of full disclosure I was apprehensive to discuss the news surrounding Donald Trump because I find little value in adding to the growing number of articles ripping him apart. I don’t think it benefits our community by taking the same exact stance, for […]
Beyond the Resume – After College Job Hunting
Landing a after college job Having Harvard on your resume is not a requirement for landing the job of your dreams. In fact, you don’t need to hide that you washed dishes and mopped floors over the summer, while positioning yourself for the next transition. The key to landing and maintaining the job of your […]
2015 BET Awards – Most Captivating Moments
What was you favorite BET Award show moment? Checkout our picks for the most captivating BET Award show moments! During his acceptance speech Smokey offered some candid advice for current and upcoming stars. “It’s like a bittersweet wine and it’s intoxicating. And there’s so many people, millions of people around the world, who are standing […]
Love Wins, Historic day for Same-Sex Marriage
In a nation altering decision, the Supreme Court confirms that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right of all Americans and must be acknowledged by all 50 States. The Fourteenth Amendment requires a States to license a marriage between two people of the same-sex and to recognize such lawfully licensed marriages performed out of state. After years […]
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Campaign Spotlight: Ben Carson – 5 Things You Must Know Before Voting
Campaign Spotlight: Ben Carson for President! This week we are spotlighting presidential hopeful Ben Carson; breaking down how he would plan to help communities like ours if elected president.
Rachel Dolezal on Transracial Adoption, a Pioneer or Zealot?
Is Rachel Dolezal a trailblazing pioneer, educating us on transracial adoption? In recent months we have heard the term transgender thrown around, with respect to Caitlyn Jenner. Today, we find ourselves summoning our inner Merriam-Webster to define the term transracial, as it is defined by Rachel Dolezal and now the rest of the world. Diving further […]