Few women in our movement can personify the word “revolutionary” like Assata Shakur. But the word represents only a shadow of her true essence; her courage in the face of America’s imperial might, her knowledge of self, her powerful sense of justice, and her willingness to endure persecution for her values makes her a living [...]
Black History month is observed in the United States in order to give African American men, women, and children a more complete knowledge of their contributions to civilization. It is equally important for other races to make note of the accomplishments of our race as a means of reducing negative racial stereotypes. In week 1, [...]
In honor of Black History Month here in the U.S., United Black America brings you the Black History that is NOT taught in the public fool school system. In learning our history, we shall overcome our destruction, reclaim our culture, and redeem the memories of our fallen. For the next 30 days, United Black America will [...]
When our Editorial Manager sent over this piece from Vizier, I was immediately impressed. He cuts cleanly through todays culture of regression with the kind of crisp insight the African Diaspora needs today. I know you will enjoy this article as much as we did. Make sure you check him out at www.hesofficial.blogspot.com. So without [...]
“The limits of tyrants are prescribed by those whom they oppress.” - Frederick Douglass The above quote is powerful, and deserves some meditation. In short, it tells us that we can only be oppressed up to the point that we allow it. We can only be mis-educated, dis-empowered, disenfranchised, and destroyed to the point that we allow [...]
This will not be a pretty post. Herein, we discuss very serious mental issues that are the direct result of what we have come to call Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder in Black conscious circles. Post Traumatic Slavery Disorder is the sum total of the emotional and psychological impact of our abduction and separation from Africa, [...]
June is Economic Empowerment Month at United Black America. As we come to the collective realization that the American economy has changed forever, African-Americans find ourselves particularly vulnerable. This month, we will offer strategies and tactics on all things financial and economic. Stay up to date and subscribe to our email list here. “When [...]
June is Economic Empowerment Month at United Black America. As we come to the collective realization that the American economy has changed forever, African-Americans find ourselves particularly vulnerable. This month, we will offer strategies and tactics on all things financial and economic. Stay up to date and subscribe to our email list here. This morning, as [...]
2012 is here. How many of your 2011 goals remain unaccomplished? How many times have you committed to making the same New Years resolutions, year after year. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results, so if you have been juggling multiple goals year after year then [...]
@OwlAsylum and I had a convo a few weeks back on whether things were as idyllic in Africa as most Afrocentric literature makes it out to be. It turned out to be a valid question that changed my perspective on many of the great leaders that we tend to adore. I had already explored some [...]
