Brothers, allow me to slip in a few things about the media and politics, as we begin our time together this month.

*First, make neither one--media or politics--your god OR idol. Your risk of getting hurt or deceived will be GREATLY reduced. BOTH of them are a game; a pursuit to be understood, mastered and, if possible, overcome with a political victory.

*Second, do NOT be afraid of either or them. Some media people and politicians rely on intimidation, bluff or bluster. God does NOT create a spiri

"Money Making Conversations" is hosted by Rushion McDonald and produced through his multimedia company 3815 Media. "Money Making Conversations" can be heard live every Monday on Atlanta's biz1190-AM from 10AM-Noon ET, with a replay every Friday 10AM-Noon ET, and every Sunday at 3PM ET. The show can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 141 on Howard University's Campus and SiriusXM Channel 142 on HBCU Campuses, and episodes can also be accessed on iTunes, iHeartRadio podcast, Alexa, Google Play, Stitcher

I discovered The Ivy Investor financial expert advice blog in the Stocks and Stilettos Society Facebook Group and I am glad I did! So when I had to opportunity to hear Courtney Richardson, The Ivy Investor, speak at her Investing 101 Class hosted by Dream Catchers: Harrisburg Chapter, I had the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her feature in Black Enterprise, her opinion on the Tulsa Real Estate Fund, and how to aggressively to invest in cannabis.

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Popular book of original folktales by Black Wampanoag storyteller is available again through Amazon as paperback and kindle publication.

BOSTON - A MIXED MEDICINE BAG: Original Black Wampanoag Folklore, by Mwalim *7) has returned to publication and is available for purchase as a paperback and an ebook on amazon. The much sought after piece of multi-ethnic literature went out of print when the books publisher, Talking Drum Press, LTD folded in 2014. Mwalim's company, Liberation Multimedia, LLC obt

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1968 protests at Columbia University called attention to 'Gym Crow' and got worldwide attention

Stefan M. Bradley, Loyola Marymount University

“If they build the first story, blow it up. If they sneak back at night and build three stories, burn it down. And if they get nine stories built, it’s yours. Take it over, and maybe we’ll let them in on

Black August isn’t for just celebrating Ourstory, it also is for reflecting on it and using it to create solutions to our issues.  It is a month to focus specifically on all the New Afrikans in Ourstory that refused to be enslaved or unjustly imprisoned, or those that have lost their lives in the struggle for our humanity and historic figures and events who were birthed in the month of August.  Black August is a tribute to the New Afrikan Warrior Spirit expressed by Soledad Brother George Jackso

15 year-old Hip-Hop Jazz Artist co-founds record label focusing on Hip-Hop, Break-Beats, and Dance Music, as he prepares for the release of his debut solo project, "The Concerto" as well as other upcoming projects on the table.

I am for anything that is provides and evidence-based solution to ending gentrification in black neighborhoods that displaces people, eradicates redlining, prevents inhabitable and un-affordable housing that is unsafe, in communities that are over policed and taxed disproportionately. Something certainly has to give. I am not 100% sure the Tulsa Real Estate Fund is the answer, but I do admire the effort.

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The hottest new wave of music to come out of  Detroit,mi/Las Vegas Nv. Gorilla Gang consist of Mazi Montana ,BM Gizzle, Streetz Luciano. This trio has been solid for almost 10 yrs strong. They have deliver music to the world thru out the years with countless Mixtape's and singles with no signs of letting up. They raw real and gritty flow has caught the ears of a few labels and blogs as of late with their new ep "The foundation" on the way surely will be no disappointment. These three guys are so

“Questioners are ‘hoteps’ who are too woke to have fun.”

The desire to see a black face in a high place is a legacy of slavery and the century of Jim Crow segregation that followed. The psychological impact of America’s apartheid is enduring, and unlikely to end without true revolutionary change.

Black people are loath to do anything that might dim the luster that emanates when one of the group becomes rich, famous or successful in some realm that was hitherto off limits. Celebrities, athletes, CE

Developed for us and by boss lady Shontay Lundy, BlackGirlSunscreen is here to moisturize and protect  our darker skin tones without the thick whte or gray paste like other sunscreens. Shontay shares what inspired her to develop BGS, laid aside some sunscreen lies, and points us to her favorite warm weather hot spots!

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African Americans continue to have a supersized influence on the U.S. economy. By 2020 African Americans are projected to have a buying power of$1.5 trillion with a cumulative growth of 16% and a compound annual growth rate of 3% from 2015-2020, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report African-Americans: Demographic and Consumer Spending Trends, 10th Edition.

Skeptics about the cohort's financial clout have to look no further than the recent success of the 2018 blockbust

It was a brisk March evening in Falmouth, Massachusetts when The GroovaLottos made their debut in 2011. They had a three hour set and only five songs. How did they do it?

"We had been jamming in the carriage house for almost two years and sounded pretty good," recalls Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, "I had brought in a digital recorder and we even made a demo of about 4 or five songs." "The only thing," added Eddie Ray Johnson, "was that all we knew were about 4 or five songs... completely. We also k

Hip-hop Jazz Percussionist & MC, The ZYG performs in Boston for the

 Annual Prince Hall BlackHistory Month Program, bringing socially conscious hip-hop to a appreciative audience.

It was the talents of the upcoming generation was highlighted at the Annual Black History Month event, hosted by the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. About 200 community people filled the William E. Reed Auditorium in Dorchester on Sunday, February 25, and were treated to dance performances by Area 51, Chance Da

The spirit energy that fueled Hip-hop can be found in the

 parks of The Bronx. The ZYG pays a visit to his musical roots and talks about the African, African American, and Caribbean oral and musical traditions that are at the roots of rap music.

BRONX, NY - Standing in Devoe Park, The ZYG finds himself literally at one of the significant crossroads ofHip-hop, where Sedewick Avenue and Fordam Road intersect. Many years ago in this same spot, Hip-hop pioneers like Grandmaster Caz, and DJ Whiz manned