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The Memphis rap game has always been brutal. However, nothing compares to the blood-soaked rivalry between Yo Gotti (Mario Mims) and the late Young Dolph (Adolph Thornton Jr.). On November 17, 2021, the world stopped when Dolph walked into Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies and never walked out. Two masked gunmen ambushed him in broad daylight,

In the iron grip of America’s prison-industrial complex, where Black bodies have been warehoused as political currency since the end of slavery, two forces stand eternal: the unyielding spirit of George Jackson and the month-long observance of Black August. As we navigate early 2026, the world remains gripped by economic warfare and systemic repression. For

As a former Rollin 60s Crip, I’ve witnessed the perilous trenches of gang life. It’s a tale that’s all too familiar – looking for a place where you fit in, only to find yourself trapped in a dangerous world. I’m telling my story to offer a beacon of hope to young people tempted by this

Overcoming Homelessness with a Criminal Background: Strategies and Solutions for Black Men” is a comprehensive curriculum that offers practical solutions to the unique challenges faced by Black Men experiencing both homelessness and a criminal background. This curriculum explores the intimidating stigma surrounding criminal records, which makes it difficult for people to obtain housing, leading to

Funding could be used to strengthen black men by giving them an equal opportunity at higher-level education, equipping them with essential life skills, building and improving community programs and centers, helping them further their skills in music, sport, or technical areas. Improving the opportunity structure for black boys and men through investment can lead to

Black individuals, their families, and their communities lag behind their white counterparts in economic growth. Several factors perpetuate this cycle of wealth inequality, such as mortgage market discrimination, access to stable jobs and good wages, and labor market discrimination. These lead to fewer tax benefits as they have lower-incomes, so these benefits are not made

The economic power of black men plays a significant role in shaping black communities. Black men, being the primary breadwinners in these communities, are responsible for the upward mobility of their families. Any barrier to their financial success is a factor that directly affects the health of the community. By removing the obstacles that impede

The choices and behavior of black men are critical to their communities. Black men act as role models to younger members of society, so their influence is widespread. That being said, there need to be more self-employed and gainfully employed black men who provide for their families and act as mentors to younger youth. This

The concept of a “President of Black America” leading a distinct government for Foundational Black Americans (FBA)—defined as descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, excluding first- or second-generation Black immigrants—within and beyond U.S. borders is not grounded in any existing political or legal framework. It appears to be a hypothetical or speculative scenario