This national bestseller by the author of “Defending the Spirit” is a powerful and controversial piece. Randall Robinson argues for the restoration of the rich history that slavery and segregation severed.From research and personal experience, he displays that only by reclaiming the lost history and proud heritage can blacks lay the foundation for their future.ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "The Debt: What America Owes to Blacks"”
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Georgetown May Become First U.S. Institution to Give Financial Reparations For Its Role in Slavery…
Jesuit priests sold at least 272 black humans as slaves in 1838 in order to prevent Georgetown University going into bankruptcy.If university officials agree, Georgetown will become one of the first major U.S. institutions to provide financial restitution for its role in slavery.Patricia Bayonne-Johnson holding a photo of her great-grandparents and their son. The retiredContinueContinue reading “Georgetown May Become First U.S. Institution to Give Financial Reparations For Its Role in Slavery…”
Book of the Day "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice"
Entrepreneur Dennis Kimbro remixes the bestseller by Napoleon Hill, ‘Think and Grow Rich,’ with his own laws of success, vast knowledge of business, contemporary affairs, and the vibrant culture of Black America to teach us the secrets. What secrets? The secrets to success used by hundreds of black Americans like, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson,ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice"”
Strain of the Day – Jilly Bean
Indica 40 / Sativa 60Origins: Orange Velvet Skunk x Space QueenFlowering: 56-63 daysHarvest: early SeptemberJilly Bean is the first marijuana strain bred by Green Avengers member MzJill. Her friend Charmed, another female grower, suggested the name. Like jelly beans, Jilly “Beans” are seeds that promise a sweet, fruit-flavored, happy-making treat.Jilly Bean is easy to grownContinueContinue reading “Strain of the Day – Jilly Bean”
Black Female Ran Trucking Company
Black women currently are the most successful demographic of entrepreneurs according to federal statistics. One example is that of Kristi Jackson, co-owner of October Fourth Holdings LLC with partner Kevin Muhammad. The company provides daily freight logistics and transportation nationally.Jackson is the also the founder of the Woman CEO Project, a think tank specifically forContinueContinue reading “Black Female Ran Trucking Company”
Book of the Day "The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar"
The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into the most riveting sub-genres of any music category. With 16 chronologically organized chapters, this book explores the rise of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music.From conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac, to the release of theContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar"”
Strain of the Day – Orange Sherbert
Sativa 80 / Indica 20Origins: SkunksFlowering: 55-65 daysHarvest: late OctoberOrange bud expresses the sativa-leaning qualities from its family of vigorous growing skunk ancestors. A fast, cooperative plant, this variety grows well indoors or out, in any system or medium. It is suitable as a multi-branch plant but yields best in a sea of green. TheContinueContinue reading “Strain of the Day – Orange Sherbert”
Black Business Spotlight – ‘Think Big’ by CJ Wallace
Biggie’s Son Starts Cannabis CompanyInspired by his father, Christopher Wallace aka Notorious B.I.G., CJ Wallace created ‘Think BIG’ company as a movement to encourage the nation to re-think cannabis. Wallace’s company creates curated cannabis products rooted in creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.“Many people don’t know my dad was arrested for a cannabis conviction before he died,”ContinueContinue reading “Black Business Spotlight – ‘Think Big’ by CJ Wallace”
Book of the Day "Super Market"
Logic, one of my favorite rappers, has written a novel! Yes a real novel about the life of a young man who works at a super market. If you listen to Logic’s music, you already know he is a master of word play so my expectations are of literary excellence regarding his first book. ContinueContinue reading “Book of the Day "Super Market"”
Kingdom of Kush 