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Big Ali: From The Penitentiary To The Protector

Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 290 pounds, Big Ali is an imposing figure. Even more imposing than his stature is his reputation in New...

Second Chances: Efforts Underway To Hire Ex-Offenders

In May 2012, Colin Slaven was in what he called “the worst time of my life” after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit...

Movement Afoot to Keep Classics Department at Howard University 

As the 2020–21 school year winds down, a band of Howard University students, alumni and professors hope to reverse its decision to shutter its...

Solo Seeks To Keep Soul Music Relevant 

Discovered harmonizing on the streets of New York by legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Solo is thankful for its Motown-like intro into...

VIDEO: College Classmates Set Their Sights On Growing Eyewear Industry

At the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, two enterprising African-American women saw an opportunity to capitalize on their passion for stylish glasses and created...

Musician August Bleu Poised to Become One of the Best From the West 

August Bleu’s new single, “Big Tymer” is a high-energy party song designed to crowd the dance floor. To know how far Bleu came to...

Atlanta Human Rights Lawyer Mario B. Williams Fights for the Disenfranchised and Wins [Video]

Mario B. Williams isn’t afraid to speak truth to power. From suing the Trump administration four times to securing adequate medical care for prison inmates...

Minority Entrepreneurs Face Uphill Battle To Enter Legal Marijuana Market

Mario B. Williams has never been one to shy away from a fight. As head of NDH Law, the Atlanta-based attorney has worked on...

Debate On Racism In America Heats Up After Scott’s Rebuttal To Biden

 When Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) — the only current black Republican senator — declared “America is not a racist country” in his response to...

How 2 Black Organ Transplant Recipients Beat The Odds

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020, Oliver Kellman’s heart and kidney failed. He required two transplants to survive. When he went...

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