Sagging pants aren’t the reason why police profile black boys.
‘Meet the Press’ Needs to Meet Diversity
NBC’s weekly news program needs some color along with its edge.
What you Don’t Know About Black-on-Black Crime
An award-winning criminologist says black on black crime isn’t real.
The First Black Mayor of Philadelphia and His Story of Service
Approaching 80 years strong, Reverend W Wilson Goode, Sr., still serves the community.
Stopping Police Brutality Will Require a Zero-Tolerance Law
Mourners, in an all-too-familiar scene, remembered Mike Brown and victims of police brutality with a vigil. To stop the need for these somber gatherings, should taxpayers demand a zero-tolerance law?
Should Black Citizens Lower Their Expectations of Black Politicians?
The black community is consistently disappointed at black politicians who don’t use their platform to talk about racism.
He Laid in Silent Protest of Police Brutality
Actor Keith Wallace was face down in Philadelphia’s Love Park during his one-man, silent protest against police brutality.
‘The Purge’ Isn’t Just a Movie When You’re Unarmed and Black
The frequent killing of unarmed black people by police is being labeled “The Purge.”
The Pulpit to Prison Pipeline That Parishioners are Enabling
Faith leaders worldwide are being arrested on charges ranging from pedophilia to fraud. Parishioners can help end the pulpit to prison pipeline by watching their leaders closely and helping them resist temptation.
The Story Behind the Drumsticks I’ve Never Used
Christopher “Flood the Drummer®” Norris has never used the drumsticks awarded to him for winning the 2008 Drum-Off Store Championships. He’s considering removing them from the plastic for DrumDuel®.
5 Hard Questions Philadelphians Should Ask Every 2015 Mayoral Candidate
Christopher “Flood the Drummer®” Norris, PA State Coordinator for Black Youth Vote, offers up five questions every taxpayer should ask candidates seeking to become the next Mayor of Philadelphia.
If Police Want Communities to Snitch Shouldn’t They Lead by Example?
If not all police are bad, how come the good cops never snitch on the bad apples that are ruining the bunch?
Setting Yourself on Fire … Really?
A Boy dies participating in the fire challenge, are we now ready to admit it’s not a game?
Is Police Brutality Worse Today Than it’s Ever Been?
Attorney Michael Coard says police brutality against black people is worst today than it ever was.
The Book Inspired by Muhammad Ali and the Author who Wrote It
The toughest opponent this young author ever had to face was low self-esteem, but he is using that experience to inspire others.
Why I Engage Civic, Thought and Industry Leaders
During a time when everyone and everything is a publisher—including brands and celebrities—Chris Norris is working to give leaders of thoughts, industry and community a voice.