When we talk about black maybe We talk about situations Of people of color and because you are that color You endure obstacles and opposition And not all the time from, from other nationalities Sometimes it come from your own kind Or maybe even your own mind You get judged, you get laughed at, you… Continue reading The Making Of Blue Collar Hustle — Part 4: Black Definitely
Year: 2017
Contributor Spotlight: AJ Springer
Why is writing important to you? Writing has been my gateway to the world. I’ve met a lot of interesting people and had my entire worldview turned upside down after covering stories about ideas and things I wouldn’t have been exposed to before. I write to learn and to express… and hopefully to change a… Continue reading Contributor Spotlight: AJ Springer
The Making of a Blue Collar Hustle — Part 3: A Bigger Dream Called Free
“I knew inside when I was outside on the south side Had to take it a step further the way that Ralph tried Oh that’s my stepfather He stressed harder to make that bed and lock them doors For the perfect picture, I forgot to pose Used to rock Girbauds and go out with bros… Continue reading The Making of a Blue Collar Hustle — Part 3: A Bigger Dream Called Free
Tech Spotlight: Joshua Ogundu
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I am currently the founder of The Local Listener, a platform that serves people curated content from around the world right… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Joshua Ogundu
Crossroads: Part Two
Continued from Crossroads: Part One. Though he could barely see above the dashboard, the sunlight drowned his already brown, round face. Too short to reach the visor above, he used his hand to shade his eyes from the penetrating rays. The heat, though, was inescapable. “Stop it.” Shane said, as the boy tried to turn… Continue reading Crossroads: Part Two
Content Recap: March 19th, 2017
Articles If you’re a writer and you’d like to get your best work in front of our audience, please submit your article here. Founder’s Therapy with James Oliver of WeMontage Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War by Alonge Hawes Crossroads: Part One by Jourdan Christopher Tech Spotlights The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black… Continue reading Content Recap: March 19th, 2017
Crossroads: Part One
He only remembers any of the situation because of its strict deviation from patterns observed. He’s forgotten most of the details of how it made him feel. But it obviously impacted him, to where this memory runs in a loop in the depths of his mind’s archives, ever-on-guard for a situation necessitating it’s recollection. In… Continue reading Crossroads: Part One
Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War
“Hiiipower: the three i’s represent heart, honor and respect. That’s how we carry ourselves in the world, period. Hiiipower, it basically is the simplest form of representing just being above all the madness, all the bullshit. No matter what the world is going through, you’re always going to keep your dignity and carry yourself with… Continue reading Black Heroism in Captain America: Civil War
Tech Spotlight: Patricia Smith
What is your current role and where do you work? I am the CEO of Safe2Meet, LLC and Online Media Interactive. Safe2Meet is my tech startup—I’ve built the world’s first peer-to-peer platform for verifying identity and performing background checks. We’re in beta now and just secured $1.5 million dollars in investment funds which will allow… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Patricia Smith
Tech Spotlight: Michael Felix
The Abernathy Tech Spotlight series highlights black professionals working in tech, from freelance developers to non-technical founders. Complete this form to submit your profile. What is your current role and where do you work? I work as a Digital Business Developer for SFG Digital, a growth consultancy headquartered in Downtown Orlando, FL. I work closely… Continue reading Tech Spotlight: Michael Felix