Dear Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, I don't even know how to begin this letter. I guess I am just emotional...
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Quarantine hasn't given us much to celebrate; however, it has given us a small dose of joy in the form...
On August 28, 2020, the world lost one of it's most precious souls. Actor and producer Chadwick Boseman died at...
We are living in an era where we prioritize pleasure over purpose. Material things rather than quality character. The needs...
Around here, we celebrate Emancipation Day. What is Emancipation Day? Emancipation Day, in essence, is the internationally celebrated version of...
In May 2020, San Diego Comic-Con announced that for the first time the convention would be held online. The transition...
I went to a commuter university. While in college, I diligently went to class and went home without giving much...
On March 13, 2020, in Louisville, Kentucky, 26-year-old Breonna Taylor was shot at least 8 times in her home after...
This article is part of The Melanin Series’ “Know Your Worth” short-read miniseries. This series addresses the varying elements of knowing one’s...
The Bible contains many stories of strong fathers who lead a godly example for their children and family. God himself...
"Yeah, the 4th of July is great, but have you heard of Juneteenth?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLnS4Bll62U What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the...
Fathers day is right around the corner! This year, we want to celebrate 5 amazing Black celebrity dads who love...
Throughout the past couple of weeks, I've been scrolling down social media and seeing various posts about the current Black...
In our last article, we addressed the anti-racism and police brutality protests that are occurring around the world. At the...
We cannot turn on the television, open our phones, or listen to the radio without hearing about the anti-racism protests...
In our last article, we decided to explore the powerful story of Job. Job was a loyal servant of God...
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is the story of Job. Job's story is one of power,...
Colourism. For many, the word brings up feelings of pain and insecurity. Born out of hate, the concept describes discrimination...
If you've been on social media from 2013 to now, then you've probably seen the hashtag #BlackGirlMagic. Many think these...
The Melanin Series wants to wish all mother and motherly figures a happy Mother's Day. Today is your day. We...
Please note that the purpose of this article is not intended to make disparaging claims about American populations, American police...
This article is part of The Melanin Series’ “Know Your Worth” short-read miniseries. This series addresses the varying elements of knowing one’s...
Mother's Day is just around the corner. To celebrate, we want to honour 5 amazing Black moms who are using...
We want to continue yesterday's article by providing you with 3 quarantine style, résumé-building tips for new Black college grads....
The coronavirus has forced us to press the pause button on many aspects of our lives right now. In the...
Did I just read that right? "Travelling during quarantine"? That's kind of impossible, right? Wrong! While you may not be...
Christianity, church, and God have always been a part of my life. However, it was not until recently that it...
This article is part of The Melanin Series’ “Know Your Worth” short-read miniseries. This series addresses the varying elements of knowing one’s...
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, governments around the world have been scrambling to subdue the virus. Some tactics have been...
On April 1, 1984, Motown and soul artist Marvin Gaye died of a gunshot wound to the heart. Years after...
This article is part of The Melanin Series’ “Know Your Worth” short-read miniseries. This series addresses the varying elements of knowing one’s...
On March 25, 1807, Britain prohibited the slave trade in the United Kingdom by enacting the Slave Trade Act. This...
This article is part of The Melanin Series' "Know Your Worth" short-read miniseries. This series addresses the varying elements of...
On March 18, 2018, in Sacramento, California, police officers shot and killed Stephon Clark. Clark, who was a 22-year-old African-American...
In recent years, there has been an increase in the culture surrounding self-care. This culture places a large emphasis on...
Hi, my name is Jaz and I have 4C hair. I am not sure why I decided to open this...
Black people have made major contributions to the evolution of music. Pioneers like Chuck Berry and modern legends like Michael...
Last Wednesday, Netflix released a 3-episode docuseries entitled "They Gotta Have Us". The revealing limited series examines the lack of...
History has shown that Black youth are continually silenced and dismissed. Our children constantly hear that they are not good...
On January 26, 2020, the world lost a legend. Kobe Bean Bryant, also known as The Black Mamba, passed away...
