Black Lives Matter, its Meaning and its Mission
by Andre Gee
Posted on 16 June 2016
In April, New York Activist Tony Herbert sarcastically referenced the Black Lives Matter organization in a video about 17-year-old Ta'Jae Warner, who was beaten to death in New York by “people that look just like her.” In March, football legend and unlikely social commentator Ray Lewi ...
Read MoreBlack or White, All Lives Matter, Part II
by Andre Gee
Posted on 15 June 2016
Part one of this piece--printed in Impact magazine--focused on Black community organizations who misconstrue the purpose of the Black Lives Matter movement. Also lost-in-the-sauce are people who think the term Black Lives Matter implies other lives don't. The circumstance has given rise to the #A ...
Read MoreEducation is the Key: Activism of Maria E. Gonzalez
by Andre Gee
Posted on 10 February 2017
It's bad enough that many residents of the Caribbean have issues getting into America, but there are several hurdles they must overcome once they reach U.S. soil. In unfamiliar territory, it generally helps to have a guide through the transition. Maria E. Gonzalez fills that void for many as a fi ...
Read MoreMark Howell gives back to the Harlem community.
by Andre Gee
Posted on 01 April 2016
The word of God has been the bedrock of Black resilience, fostering and sustaining faith through 300 years of systemic oppression. Not only do we receive power from the words of preachers, our choirs deliver the spirituals and hymns that provide us inspiration and motivation to persevere. People ...
Read MoreFunk Division takes you back to the future of Black Music.
by Andre Gee
Posted on 18 March 2016
One listen to an urban radio station that showcases monotonous, shamelessly processed music makes one ask: What happened to the classic Black sound? UK band Funk Division -- previously known as Soul Garden (under Mark Anthony) -- is here to provide just that. The two of Mark Anthony (aka Blak Pro ...
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