“If you don’t judge my doo rag, I won’t judge your red flag.” I can’t. I’m trying my best. I really am. You guys know I’m all for racial reconciliation, but this song by Brad Paisley featuring LL Cool J is…well… unique. Take a listen: What do you guys think? Hit or miss? -N- Read More »
Okay, I must have been living under a rock, because it’s the first time I’ve heard about this pure FOOLERY. A few days ago I was aked if I’d heard about the White preacher who rapped “Jesus Christ is My N-Word”. After watching the video, I was convinced that he wasn’t serious, but apparently he was. What’s even sadder is ... Read More »
It’s true, it’s true! I was chosen by Huffington Post Live to participate in a discussion about life for Black Americans. This segment was inspired after the recent incident with actor Forest Whitaker. The famous actor was accused of stealing from a NYC deli, and frisked in public. Needless to say, Whitaker was innocent. Much attention was brought to this ... Read More »
He asked me how come there isn’t a White History Month? I took a quick moment to gather myself. I couldn’t let the militant, down with the people, angry, say it loud: I’m black and I’m proud, Nikki surface. I’d gotten past the stage of being angry at white folks ignorance. This new and improved Nikki had to educate and ... Read More »
There are way too many unsolved murders, especially in Chicago. Do you guys remember when I posted about Rekia Boyd? She was the unarmed woman who was killed here in Chicago, by the police. It’s almost one year later and Rekia’s case (although simple), has yet to be solved. There are many stories like Rekia’s, and someone has taken notice, ... Read More »
By Lengaji Sikapizye There’s an adage which says “The fall of the nation is when few good men do nothing”. This makes Martin Luther King Jr. stand out to be one of the greatest men who stood up tall to do something for his country and the world. Here in Africa, the legacy Martin Luther King Jr. left is evident ... Read More »
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