To survive the world as a young, black and mentally-gifted man—which society didn’t seem to value—I had to be so great that they couldn’t ignore me.
That Time a 7 Year-Old Pitched Me His Story
Standing in front of a corner store on a hot June day in Philly, a former student tells me why he’s newsworthy.
Can Philadelphians Afford to Pay for Fresh Air?
Philly is the 11th most polluted city in the U.S and a metropolis with the highest rate of deep poverty, so if someone did sell cans of fresh air, could anyone afford it?
How These Two Millennial Thought Leaders Plan to Change the Way You Live
B.O.L.D members Rashaun Williams and Juwan Bennett are working to help communities thrive in a knowledge-based economy.
How to Get Your Brand to Talk and an Audience to Listen
Let your brand do the talking by producing stories that your audience cares about. — I didn’t ask for an assessment of my brand, but during a conversation with B.O.L.D member Rashaun “DJ Reezey®” Williams, who recently made world history by being the youngest content producer published by the London-based news platform Niuzly.com, I got one. “Techbook Online has an aggressive, yet…
The Problems with Philly’s Education Crisis that Everyone Seems to Be Ignoring
The School District of Philadelphia’s longstanding lack of oversight and its inability to generate revenue has caused Philadelphia’s education crisis.
Why Philly Needs to Persist the Anger Past Protesting
Angry protesters shut down the City, but for how long?
They Gathered to Remember Chuck Stone’s Joyful Noise
Journalist, family and friends share memories of legendary Philadelphia journalist Chuck Stone.
4 Questions Entrepreneurs Should Ask Themselves When Launching a Venture.
M.O.V.I, an acronym entrepreneurs can’t afford to forget, is a lifeline to self-starters who get easily distracted by their creativity.
How Bernard Hopkins Defeated His Toughest Opponent With No Hands
Famed boxer Bernard Hopkins, after reform school and prison, beat the streets by choosing to do the right thing.
Hood Disease Is Real; So Will it Be Considered in the Courtroom?
Since affluenza works as a get out of jail free card for the rich, what benefits can victims of ‘Hood Disease’ look forward to?
The Lies We Tell Black Boys and the Truth They Deserve to Hear
We need to stop teaching our black boys how to survive in a world not designed for them, and instead show them how to design a world that will allow them to thrive as individuals.
How This Old Man is Dying and Why You Should Care
Once a prominent world figure, Freeze-Pop™ is fading fast into the warming ocean.
New Dr. King Film to Feature Colman Domingo as Ralph Abernathy
Gregory Walker, Founder of The Brothers’ Network, responds to the news of Colman Domingo being tapped to play MLK’s right-hand man in new film.
Two Ways Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Failing Their First Customer
It’s important for those who seek to employ and empower themselves to fully grasp who they are and what they’re doing.
To the Teacher I Yelled ‘Suck It’ To: I’m Sorry!
To all the teachers in Philly who crossed my path from kindergarten to graduation, I have two words for you: Thank you!