By Patrice Gaines Article Submission Patrick Oliver traces his success back to this scene: As a little boy in his home in the projects of Little Rock, he shared the morning newspapers with his parents
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Gorilla enjoys cell-phone photos with Louisville Zoo visitor
by Pete Thomas Article Reprint A gorilla at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky appears to have developed a habit shared by millions of people around the world: The easygoing primate just loves to scroll through
Read moreAmandla Stenberg Is Publishing A Comic For Girls Of Color
NIOBE: She Is Life hits shelves on November 4 By: Sydney Gore Article Reprint After she started dropping politically correct truth bombs all over Twitter, we knew that Amandla Stenberg was destined for greatness. With
Read moreWhite Hands and Black Skulls: From the Panthers to ‘Straight Outta Compton’
Two new films prove the urgency, and inadequacy, of outrage. By Stuart Klawans Article Reprint Television images of the 1965 Watts riots jolt across the screen toward the beginning of Stanley Nelson’s magnificent documentary The Black
Read moreDru Ha Publishes Sean Price Eulogy
By: B.Dot Article Reprint Long Live P! It’s been nearly two weeks and the hip-hop community is still mourning the passing of Sean Price. Last week, Duck Down Records CEO Dru Ha revealed on the
Read moreBirthday Poem for Marlon Horton (August 21, 1985 – September 7, 2013)
Marlon Horton was killed on September 7th 2013 by an off-duty Chicago Police Officer. Today we celebrate his life and memories. By: BEAR GRIZZLY Guest Columnist What up lil bro? I know you don’t hear
Read moreHere’s How to Get Free Starbucks for Life (If You Have Absolutely No Morals)
How far are you willing to go for free stuff? by Seija Rankin Article Reprint It’s always great to get things without having to pay for them. Why do you think we eat the bagels
Read moreTop Story (08/14/15) >>> The LAPD and the Shame of a Nation
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Joe Domanick of Esquire. His article is an excerpt from his new book titled ‘Blue.’ The book focuses on the racial tension that existed during the L.A Riots
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