Tag Archives: MSNBC

Black Lives Matter: Still Doesn’t Stop Our Injustices

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Brandon Allen

We marched in great numbers, we chanted our thoughts, we tweeted our anger, we recorded the police habits, we petitioned our needs, and we spoke with fire. After all these actions taken we thought something was going to change. Except, … Continue reading →

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Why Our Support of Lee Daniels and Empire Prove We are a Weaker Generation than our Civil Rights Leaders

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Brandon Allen

In history, we have been used in America as sheer entertainment pawns. We are often the act, the talent, the entertainer while being controlled by whites; from what to wear, to what venues to perform at, to what we should … Continue reading →

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3 Ways the New Spending Bill Hurts Black College Students and Families

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Brandon Allen

As we were distracted with other forms of injustices such as the constant police brutality displayed on our African-American people or the racist comments of Sony executives, one thing slipped passed all of our attention and that was the new … Continue reading →

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1 COUNTRY, TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Brandon Allen

Much debate and focus has been given to the racism discussion, or the lack thereof. Not so much as to how has the civil rights movement atmosphere came back, but more so did it really leave? If you were … Continue reading →

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OUR CONVERSATIONS ARE DIFFERENT: WHITE AND BLACK FAMILIES

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Brandon Allen

Picture a family sitting down in their living room explaining to their son what life is about to be like for them and concludes with “get ready for the world son”. What was said prior to that last line is … Continue reading →

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THE BLACK ECONOMICS SERIES: ARTICLE 4- THE “HOW DO WE LOOK” MENTALITY VS. THE HOW ARE WE LIVING” MENTALITY

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Brandon Allen

One of the biggest challenges we face in the black community, especially amongst our youth, is the materialistic lifestyle. Our people are readily spending money to look like the next famous person and to gain attention of those around us. … Continue reading →

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THE BLACK ECONOMICS SERIES: ARTICLE 2- INVESTING IN “OUR” EDUCATION

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Brandon Allen

Education and educating is the cornerstone for all mental and conscious growth. Since slavery, education was taken out of the hands of the people we identify with and put into the hands of the oppressors. This education bred conflicts between … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Michael Brown: Dear Michael Brown, Thank You

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Brandon Allen

Dear Michael Brown, It is with a heavy heart that the black community has to write you this letter. We send our deepest condolences to your family, friends and loved ones. But we say thank you, not because of your … Continue reading →

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Why Black on Black Crime is not the issue in Michael Brown Tragedy Part 2: When was there ever value?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Brandon Allen

As I addressed this topic last week, when arguments arose about black on black crime epidemic (which is both a distracting and misconception argument during this time of injustice fighting), I knew there would still be arguments, but one argument … Continue reading →

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THE NEGATIVE PICTURES THE MEDIA PAINTS OF OUR BLACK PEOPLE IS STILL NOT JUSTIFICATION FOR INJUSTICE

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Brandon Allen

It seems a constant repeated pattern happens when our own are killed by others. The media, judicial system and society digs up negative propaganda on us, turning our beloved people and victims into vigilantes and assailants and using it as … Continue reading →

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