“Cornel understands that we are not living in a post racial society just because the U.S. has had an African American president. Contrarily, the election of President Obama has pushed the country back in some ways.”

Mental health has been a taboo topic in the African American community until recently. Parents have stated that African American boys are misdiagnosed with ADHD due to cultural insensitivities. This furthers the stigma around ADHD in the Black community.

“For young girls in the Washington, DC area, Lela Wilhite places representation at the forefront of her dance studio.”

While Black dancers have been in the U.S. entertainment industry for a millennia, there has been a silent separation of what was considered acceptable forms of dance for Blacks to participate in.

Organizations like I Am Beautiful Because highlight a prevalent issue in our community and moves the topic to the forefront. Initiatives such as these aides in starting a dialogue that empower young girls to share their stories without fear of reprisal. These initiatives also help prevent childhood sexual assault by equipping parents with the tools they need to maintain vigilance.

He started the season off protesting a system that he doesn’t believe in, and now the very people that were cheering him on are condemning him for not voting in said system. He does one thing we don't agree with and we collectively throw him to the wolves.  

“Young people are technologically savvy and able to organize and spread information quickly to start a movement. From the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, young, tech savvy philanthropists organized these protests. Many young adults are eager to contribute but may not know where to start. Do not fret, I have compiled a short list of ways for the young activist to find a worthy cause in their community.”

“I want to push young men towards starting businesses instead of robbing, stealing, and killing for money. I’m from an area where we don’t know anything about entrepreneurship so I’m going to be the first to show the youth what it’s really about by building a team, building a brand, and then becoming successful.”