When we think about how historically Black love was snuffed out by oppression, it's amazing and a testament to our greatness that we've still managed to find one another.
Many women have found themselves in the unfortunate position of listening to a man with whom they were not in a committed relationship with explain why sex without a condom “feels so much better.” Hopefully, said man obliged to your request for protection and put on a condom — and kept it on. If, however, […]
Sounds crazy, but it just might happen. Soon.
By Danielle Kwateng Although many believe the country has not changed much in the past fifty years, there have been several laws that counter those arguments. From affirmative action policies to voting rights ordinances to drug laws, these 11 policies have changed and impacted the African-American community for better or for worse. Additional Reporting by […]
(BET News) — The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality ofArizona’s new law targeting illegal immigrants, setting the stage for a clash between the federal government and state over the nation’s toughest immigration crackdown. The planned lawsuit was confirmed to The Associated Press by a Justice Department official with knowledge of the plans. […]
(Black Politics On The Web) — Azaad Singh cried when he entered the glass enclosure at the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., airport for extra screening. He was patted down. His bag was searched. And then the security officer went through his prized possessions: his first Elmo book, his second Elmo book, his mini-mail truck. Azaad, whose name […]
(Politico.com) — The Phoenix Suns on Tuesday announced that they will be wearing an alternative jersey identifying them as “Los Suns” during Wednesday’s playoff game to voice the team’s disapproval for Arizona’s tough new immigration law. Robert Sarver, the team’s managing partner, said in a statement that the alternative uniforms will be worn during Wednesday’s […]