Juneteenth is celebrated by many Blacks on this date annually. It marks the day in 1865 when slaves in south Texas first heard news about the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after their freedom had been proclaimed.

A branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge.

Anybody down for a beach trip to Montauk? It’s cheaper, less crowded and arguably even prettier than the Hamptons.

Go ahead… call me a sucka.

We mean well, but often times, by the time we get to the veggies, they’ve morphed into some a stinkier, browner and moldier version of it’s former self. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But, with the rising cost of food, who can afford to waste? Here are some tips on keeping food fresh!

Elmer “Geronimo” Pratt (Gijaga), former Black Panther leader, was released from prison on this date in 1997. Evidence regarding jury tampering and government informants was used to reopen his case. Pratt served 27 years of a murder conviction.

1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential.
3. obedient; dutiful.

These 5 websites published by PC World will let you download music for free without fear of RIAA knocking down your door. You won’t find any top 40 here because these sites offer music from independent artists who want exposure. But who needs top 40 anyway?

According to this article from Pointless Banter, Generation Y has NO CULTURE! Can you believe this? The outrage! Who does this “Kevin” guy think he is anyway?? Of course we have culture! Right? I mean, we’ve left a footprint on society, right? I mean, just because I can’t really think of anything we’ve left behind yet, doesn’t mean we haven’t… right?

Once I left my neighborhood and got closer to the hustle and bustle of the city, I became more aware of what I looked like. With every woman I passed wearing a sleek, coordinated outfit, my uncombed hair seemed to grow larger and my simple jeans and t-shirt looked more like raggedy hand-me-downs. I tried my best not to make any eye contact, praying that I could make it home before anyone recognized me and all my hot mess glory.