a think piece. Coming up on the one month anniversary of Jay-Z’s Album 4:44, I am inclined to reintroduce the thread that ignited an uncouth discussion on twitter that had many women saying “YASS”: The Indecisive Perfect Guy. In June of 2016, a young man, @KiranADavid took to a long Twitter thread to speak about…
Author: Brea S.
HBCU Pride or Too Prideful?
Despite what one might think the College/University experience is essential in the maturation process of a young professional, especially the black professional. For this reason I would argue that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) are cornerstones of learning for people of color. Given this political climate it is important to have a safe place…
Are We Willing to Separate the Man from the Show?
Bill Cosby, in lieu of his recent legal battles, has been on the wrong side of media attention and public opinion for the last few years. Although he is to head back to trial very soon, the avid black television fan can only wonder what this will mean for the shows Cosby produced that were taken off the…
Top Ten Assignment: 10 Tips for a Great Spring Break
Brea Simons If the current weather in February is any indication that spring has come early, here’s a friendly reminder that spring break is right around the corner. Many students anxiously await spring break as a time to unwind and use travelocity to vacation with friends. Here are some suggestions to make sure that you have…
Knowles no Limit
Solange makes waves with the release of her new album A Seat at the Table. Key Facts: Solange Knowles releases new album. Album evokes a cultural conversation. February 2, 2017 – Solange Knowles requested that we be fed. Her newly released project A Seat at the Table is not only food for the musical soul but is predicted…
#BlackPlotTwists, Black Twitter Strikes Again
On Sunday, Black Twitter blessed the public with another trending hashtag #BlackPlotTwists. The hashtag, which originally started on Tumblr, provided retrospect into the many reoccurring themes of a black adolescent’s childhood, delivering many laughs and retweets. It all started with one Tumblr post. Y'all I'm crying… #BlackPlotTwists only we can relate to this 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/9IJI1fGahr —…
The Wall of Badu
“So the most natural thing to me is to stay as pure to or real to or close to who I am as possible.” . . . “Be you. Make sure you’re saying something when you’re saying something. It’s important to sound like you, to feel like you, to be like you. Be you.” ….
Rudy Francisco – Love Poem (Extended Version)
Absolutely adore this poem. Check it out
Rudy, Oh Rudy [Sleepless Chronicles]
So since I can’t sleep, I decided YouTube would be my best entertainment for the night. I log on and immediately without thinking type in the name Rudy Francisco. Lord do I love this man. The way he formulates and gives birth to words and phrases makes my heart flutter and my mind wonder. See…
Baby You’re A Firework!
Confidence. The most attractive thing a woman can possess. The ability to love yourself is striking and instantly gives you a conquering feeling. Today however, the society we live in makes it incredibly hard to keep a poker face to the trends and ‘say-so’s’ of the world. The media constantly inputs and image of what…
You Don’t Need…
You don’t need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people get inspired by the way you deal with your imperfection. —Wilson Kanadi
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