James Braxton Peterson Founder of Hip Hop Scholars, LLC. The n-word, the euphemistic term itself, not the much-contested word to which the euphemism refers, is not a term that most of us (Black/white) use outside of professional and/or public circumstances. In fact, the use of the term ‘n-word’ became prominent in the public sphere in 1995 — the moment
By Erica C. Davis Recently, Rapper Frank Ocean revealed online that his first love was a man. He developed the courage and came to terms with his own sexual orientation in spite of the criticism and hostility towards gays from the Hip Hop Industry. Ocean described this relationship as his “first love”. However, what’s more disturbing and disappointing is
By: Lisa M. Smith African-American News&Issues With the recent Contempt of Congress vote against Attorney General Eric Holder, many are hearing the term “executive-privilege” for the first time. By definition, (as taken from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary) it’s exemption from legally enforced disclosure of communications within the executive branch of government when such disclosure would adversely affect the functions and
HOUSTON – Empowerment has become a bit of a buzz word over the last few years. Anything, it seems can be empowered. Whether it’s an individual or a group, almost everything. However, one area where it really can have application is within a community. Keynote Speaker Mr. Roy Douglas Malonson, who through his achievements raised the consciousness of African-American entrepreneurs
Or is he both of declining Medicaid expansion for Texas By: Roy Douglas Malonson African-American News&Issues Newspaper Texas is the uninsured capital of the United States. More than 6.3 million Texans – including 1.2 million children – lack health insurance. Texas’ uninsurance rates, 1.5 to 2 times the national average, create significant problems in the financing and delivery of
HOUSTON- One of the most talked about voices in gospel music today belongs to 25-year-old singer, Zacardi Cortez. Over the last half dozen years, Cortez’ big voice and spine-tingling vocal gymnastics have distinguished James Fortune & FIYA’s radio smashes “I Believe” and “The Blood,” and made him one of the most sought-after singers in the business today for concerts and
By: Joshua Howell Contributing Writer African-American News&Issues There is a thick, reinforced wall keeping Republicans and African-Americans separated, incapable of engaging in healthy, meaningful dialogue. Consider three attempts of this campaign season alone. First came Donald Trump: wealthy, tanned, caught in what was apparently the 1950s. This marvelously detached billionaire thought it good politics to boast of his “great
T.J. Baker “Slide to the right, slide to the left, criss-cross, criss-cross” yes the lyrics of the famous Cha-Cha Slide song, by DJ Casper is actually what President Obama is doing, the Cha-Cha dance. He is not giving a rat ass about Gay folks getting married, being happy, raising healthy children or being a good American citizen. In his first
HOUSTON-The 9th annual Texas Black Expo is rapidly approaching, and communities around the state are preparing to converge on the City of Houston for the Juneteenth Summer Celebration, the largest celebration of the annual holiday in the state of Texas. Since 2011, the Texas Black Expo has focused its annual theme on adding faces of color to the green movement,
HOUSTON – John Montgomery, founder of Bridgeway Capital Management and the Bridgeway family of domestic equity mutual funds, was honored by leadership of the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Inc. (FWEP) as the recipient of their 14th annual Heart of Houston Award. The Heart of Houston award annually recognizes individuals for their commitment to Houston and its citizens. Montgomery has been