April 11, 2020
Myth Busted: Black Women Can and Do Raise Strong Black Men
For my entire life growing up, I heard that a woman couldn’t raise a man. Single black mothers may have given birth…
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Prismatik
Prismatik is an AURN Digital series that highlights social and political commentary on Black experiences both in the US and across the African diaspora. As African Americans are increasingly involved in learning the roots of their family and ancestral history through DNA testing and engaging in historical spaces, “Prismatik” is here to add intriguing conversations to the media sphere. We take it there.
February 21, 2020
6 Women Who Extend the Legacy of Nina Simone
Just as Nina Simone was influenced by Billie Holiday, she in turn influenced generations after her.
November 13, 2019
T.I. and the Cult of Virginity
Last Tuesday rapper T.I. disclosed that he annually accompanies his 19-year-old daughter, Deyjah Harris, to her gynecologist for hymen checks on the…
June 25, 2019
Black Music Month Series: Ownership of Black Culture and Lives
Artists Who Fought For, and Won, Ownership of Their Work Michael Jackson It is notable that Michael Jackson changed the game by…
May 30, 2019
6 Must-Know Black Mixologists and Their Recipes
With spring not far off, now is the time to dive into some cool, refreshing cocktails. Here’s a list of the Black…
April 13, 2018
Muthoni wa Kirima: My Hair, My History
“I will not cut my Dreds because the fruits of independence have not been enjoyed by the people who sacrificed the most.”…