Alzheimer’s

In the Western World, one of the least-explored concepts is the connection between the mind and the body. Under Eastern philosophies such and Buddhism and Hinduism, in contrast, there is an immense focus on the connection between how our mental health and affects our physical health. In the past few years, I (J) have read [...]

Running Interference: How Male Friends Help Screen Potential Suitors

Jay-Z protege, Rihanna, pictured.

When I (J) was in college, I often screened guys for my female friends. Most of the time, the dude would ask one of my female friends out, and she’d call me for a background check. I’d either give the thumbs up or the thumbs down. And yes, I would playerhate [...]

Egyptians, Not Greeks, Were True Fathers of Medicine

“Scientists examining documents dating back 3,500 years say they have found proof that the origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt and not with Hippocrates and the Greeks. The research team from the KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology at The University of Manchester discovered the evidence in medical papyri written in 1,500BC - 1,000 [...]

The State Of . . . African Cinema

From Kuliva
Introducing . . . Ousmane Sembène, the father of African cinema. Sembène died Saturday June 9th and thus Africa has lost one of its modern day griots. Fellow film maker and Malian minister of culture Cheick Oumar Sissoko said that with Mr. Sembène’s death, “African cinema has lost one [...]

Hip Hop Sambo School

50 Cent receives millions from white-owned corporations to play the role of the stereotypical brute negro.

From Allhiphop.com

“Writer, entertainer Mighty Casey has compiled a course listing for the Black Rapping School! Check out the Course List!
“Misogyny 101.
In this class upcoming rappers will learn techniques such as making it rain on hoes, pouring champagne on bitches [...]