Get Out is going to be a box office smash. It is a thriller where a black character goes home with his white girlfriend and discovers it's a set up for something much more insidious. Having seen James Baldwin's I am Not Your Negro, I was struck by Baldwin's call for introspection. It was directed …
Frugality Tempted To Frenzy
The Powerball jackpot is making National headlines again. It is nearing $403 Million, and as its payout rises, the hopes of many living a modest, middle class life in suburban America follow. I myself am not immune to this, truth be told, I bought two tickets when it reached its all time high of around $1.6 …
From #OscarsSoWhite to a New Black Renaissance on Screen: How last year’s Oscar blackout led to brilliance in film in Television
The Academy Awards or “Oscars” is the seminal awards ceremony marking the brightest and best movies of the year, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The top categories are Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, April Reign started the call to bring attention to the fact that no African Americans were …
Guard Your Heart: What You Eat is as Important as Who You Love
This Valentine's Day Week assess your heart health. It may be a coincidence but I think it's worth noting that Valentine's Day takes place during February which is also Heart Health Month. So here are some tips to help you evaluate both your love life and your heart health to make sure they are both …
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Venus and Serena: Real Life Superheroes with Dannette Sharpley
Black History is full of stories of people overcoming obstacles to achieve greatness. It is as much an American narrative as it is an African American narrative. But many take for granted the Williams sisters’ story, particularly in light of their recent accomplishments. By now, most people are familiar with the narrative of their humble …
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Sin Has Been Sanctioned: What Do We Do?
Last Monday undoubtedly came as a shock to many when the White House announced that President Trump "was proud to embrace gay rights." This allows for the continuation of an Executive Order implemented by President Obama which created new workplace protections for those in our society identifying as part of the LGBT community. Despite warnings from Liberals claiming …
Abortion Is Abhorrent- Semantics Won’t Hide It
This morning, I browsed the news from several outlets, as I often do, including: BBC, Fox, CNN, The Washington Post, and USA Today. It was an article from USA Today that got my gears turning and inspired me to pen this one of my own. According to Daniel Grossman, Distance Matters. I'm inclined to agree, but …
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Fears And Phobias — Finding A Way Forward
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines 'Phobia' as: "an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation." This definition may sound harsh, and perhaps, that is why so many Americans suffer in silence. According to Christian Nordqvist, 35 million Americans suffer from a phobia. These range from Arachnophobia (fear of …
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Top 10 Reasons It Is So Hard To Say Goodbye To The Obamas [Opinion]
NOTE: The views expressed in this article reflects those of Tanikka Price, and does not necessarily reflect the views of ViZion United, LLC as a whole. Okay America, we need some time to grieve. We are losing a lot. There are so many reasons why this transition of power is difficult but here are …
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Is Donald Trump ‘Our’ President?
The Office of the President is the most revered office in the Nation, some might argue the world. Does the President have to reflect us and have our respect in order for us to pray for him? The Bible says to respect those in authority and pray for those who lead us. “I exhort therefore, …

