Black Woman Convinces Employer to Honor Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday -How You Can Too

Does your company honor Juneteenth as a paid holiday? If not, don’t fret- there is still something you can do! Institutions and companies across the nation are honoring Juneteenth as an officially observed and paid holiday on this day, and…

#IRunWithMaud- 2.23 Miles For Endangered Black Men Around the World

Black men can’t catch a break. There is no level of pretending, disguise or personal adjustment that can totally dismantle their perceived threat against White America. Jogging, walking a dog, taking a stroll in a park- it doesn’t matter what…

Black People Have Been Managing Crises For Years Via Laughter, Dancing and Praise Breaks

This world has always been against us and the favor sure wasn’t always fair. For an entire era, we have huddled together down in the valley, holding each other up, wiping each other’s tears, and then emerging with a resiliency…

Yes I’m African-American, But I Prefer To Be Called BLACK.

By: Kiana Keys Why? Well first, because there is so much strength, power and resilience wrapped into one word that has forever been used to describe all things bad. And second, because society pretty much hates the word. And I’m…