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The Most Divisive Topics In The Black Community
I’ve spent quite a lot of time being Black in my life. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life actively partaking in this endeavor. And do you know what I noticed during this time? Black folks are the most monolithic, non-monolithic people on the planet. That is probably not true, but rock with me…
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VSB Presents: The #BlackestName In America Tournament – CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
It’s all come down to this. Fight night. The big kahuna. Walla wall bing bang. It’s the moment of truth where Blackness has come ’round the bend. It’s time to put the kids to bed and determine, who has the #blackestname in America. Is it, the queen of WTFificence, Va’Shaundya Karlette Nelson aka Shaunie O’Neal,…
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BET Awards 2014 Show Recap: Because We Hate Ourselves
Look, I’d be lying if I said I gave any fucks about this show. In fact, I’m watching purely to write about it. This isn’t normal. There was a time when I used to enjoy this show because I was guaranteed at least SOMETHING worthwhile. That could be the case this year as well, but…
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Chris Brown's Hoes Ain't Loyal, But Everybody Else Seems To Be
Can I be real with you all for a second? Like, can I kick it? Yes you can. Cool. I effin’ love Chris Brown’s song “Loyal”. This song has managed to worm its way into Panama’s favorite songs of all time in the history of ever list along with songs by Donny Hathaway, Keith Sweat,…
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On "Redskins", Reverse Racism, and Mascot Mockery
By now, everybody is completely aware of the controversy surrounding the Washington, DC, NFL team and it’s name, Redskins. Daniel Snyder, the owner of said team, has not only refused to budge on changing the name but he went so far as to slap the face of nearly any Native American who has a problem…
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World Cup 2014: Soccer Rules Everything Around Me!
I’m an avid soccer fan. Well, let me rephrase. I’m a fan of playing soccer and watching every four years when the World Cup comes around. I grew up in Germany and the first sport I was introduced to athletically was soccer. I was pretty good too. Turns out I could run around for hours with…
