A brief overview of the history of the Black Indian Seminole Scouts

Michael Jackson became a liaison for the culture, and helped propel hip-hop dance into the mainstream culture.

The world lost a one-of-a kind musical genius on Thursday June 25th, when the legendary Michael Jackson passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.  As his fans mourn, no one can deny the musical legacy he leaves behind.  One of the contributions he made to the music industry that is often overlooked is his gift to the Hip-Hop community.  Michael Jackson helped open doors to Black music which, without his impact, would have made it hard for a genre like Hip-Hop to become a mainstream phenomenon.

A look at the lasting contributions that Michel Jackson made to Hip-Hop music.

On October 21, 2006, Oprah Winfrey was the center of attention at a fundraiser for a historically Black college for women.  Winfrey headlined a benefit gala for Bennett College in support of the “Revitalizing Bennett Campaign,” which sought to raise $50 million for the college.  Winfrey utilized the opportunity to encourage about 300 guests to support education and give back to their community.

The financial status of Historically Black Colleges (HBCU's) and their importance to the Black community.

A look how Hip-Hop artists conform to negative sterotypes and the effect it has on our community.

What gives us the right to be mediocre?  Everyone has reason or purpose for his or her existence.  We should strive for excellence, so that if we miss our mark, we still wind up being extraordinary.  We cannot allow ourselves to embrace the banality of mediocrity.   Our children have to get beyond the mind-set that being smart is un-cool.  We need to challenge ourselves to raise the bar of achievement. 

A history of Black owned Banks in America.

The social significance of the Hip-Hop generation’s voter turnout is enormous. For the first time, young people have definitive proof that their vote counts and the knowledge of this fact can help to galvanize the youth vote for future elections.

An look at the 2008 Presidential election and how the hip-hop generation came of age in the voting process.