Goal-setting for your work or personal life can be a hard concept to grasp. Task-management tools can be used as reliable resources to assist people in keeping their life in order. Tools such as tech apps can hold you accountable for reaching certain tasks and goals to help you manage your life. Check out these nine tools you can use that are guaranteed to keep your life on track.1. AsanaAsana is a reliable resource for managing work-related assignments. The platform is particularly a favorite among businesses since it can be used to focus on goals, projects, deadlines and daily tasks. It’s also very user friendly as well. It provides employees the opportunity to share details and assignments between coworkers in order to track projects and goals.2. DigitDigit is the perfect app for those who like to manage their money and bank account. The app has a one-of-a-kind feature that analyzes user’s spending habits and then saves the amount automatically every day. It’s great for handling money for your credit card, emergency fund, and student loans. To make it even better, the algorithms for the app analyzes your income, how you spend and your savings patterns so you don’t have to change your lifestyle. It’s a lifesaver for those who are making the effort to manage their money better.3. TrelloTrello makes task management fun by allowing people to work together through boards, lists, and cards by adding comments, attachments or due dates. The platform provides users the opportunity to visually see who's working on specific tasks in a customizable way. Users can work on tasks and stay organized from anywhere, no matter if its at home, work or on vacation.4. StridesStrides assist users to stay up-to-date on their personal goals and habits. It’s a platform that keeps users motivated in achieving a range of goals such as drinking water, save money or sleeping. The app has four unique track types below:Helps you track good and bad habitsAllows you to reach a goal by a certain dateProvides a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or rolling average for habits  Offers milestones when projects are completed on time.Some other features include setting goals step-by-step using templates, documents, history, streaks and success rates. It also includes reminders to help you stay organized and on top of tasks.5. MyFitnessPalMyFitnessPal is a great app to use to meet fitness goals. It can users reach certain goals such as losing weight, getting healthy, starting a new diet and more. The app has a feature that assists users with their diet and food intake using tools such as a food database, a recipe importer and a barcode scanner. People can also track their calories, nutrient and water intake. MyFitnessPall also has a feature that can document workouts. Users can choose from over 350 exercises and log in their steps, cardio exercises and strength exercises. The app also provides users the opportunity to connect with the fitness community and friends that can hold them accountable, keep them motivated, and share their progress.6. Nike Training ClubNike Training Club is another great fitness app that you can be accessed anywhere to help users achieve their health goals. The app offers strength, endurance and yoga fitness goals options to help individuals stay fit. What makes Nike Training Club stand out from others is every workout and drill features Nike Master Trainers and some of our favorite athletes. There are 15 to 45-minute workout options that can be personalized for each person such as body-part focused workouts, and strength, endurance, yoga and mobility workouts. The levels range from beginner to advanced and the intensity ranges from low to high. Nike Training Club helps users stay focused on your goals by providing tips and guidance. There are also workout recommendations provided on the app with daily “Picks For You”. Nike Training Club is great for those who have an Apple Watch. It has features that allow users to monitor their fitness activities, heart rate and calories straight from their wrist.7. WoebotWoebot is a cool app that caters to users mental and emotional needs. The platform provides guidance using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It helps users track their moods and helps them manage certain challenges and symptoms such as anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, pain management and more. The app is like mobile therapy. It provides daily check-ins and chats by providing advice, insights and skills to help users work towards becoming the best version of themselves.8. JourJour is a journal based app the helps users track and document their personal “Journey.” It caters to certain areas of improvement such as feeling calmer, sleeping better and users overall mental health through journaling. The app helps individuals become more aware and in-tune with their internal and mental state by helping them manage self-care habits, stress and anxiety. Jour has interactive features that allow users to write whenever they want, record events in their life and keep track of their emotions by utilizing practices that are used by health professionals. Jour can help users sleep better, achieve personal goals, record dreams, and take care of their overall well-being.All of these apps are beneficial for people who are looking become the best version of themselves mentally, physically and emotionally. They are great resources to aid people in keeping their life on track so they can live a healthy and stress-free life.Among people living their best, full lives is Terell Johnson who is the co-founder of La Create Space, a a creative co-working space in Crenshaw LA that offers production, meeting, and event spaces. Watch the video below as basketball analyst Ros Gold-Onwude take a ride in the new Corolla Hybrid to chat with Johnson about his mission-driven business.   This article was brought to you in partnership with...

Waist-winding, hip-thrusting, sidestepping music that forces listeners to bop their heads and sway has taken over U.S. summer airwaves. I'm talking 'bout afrobeats. Straight out of West Africa, the Nigerian-formed musical genre seems to have finally caught on in the States.In spring 2019, Nigerian artist Davido's "Fall" peaked at No.13 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay list, despite being released two years earlier. Ivorian singer Afro B's "Drogba (Joanna)" currently peaks at No. 17  and is over a year old, but I'm sure neither artists are complaining about being slept on for so long. Even Beyoncé has hitched on to the afrobeats rhythm, filling the Lion King soundtrack, which she helped to produce, with several male and female West African artists.While more West African male artists make their way on to the mainstream U.S. radio scene — super late, the impressive women of this and other West African genres are even more underrated. Here are 11 women to add to your afrobeats playlist, because West African music is more than just a trend; it's a lifestyle and we all should keep up. 1. Yemi AladeNigerian singer Yemi Alade recently made news as the first African female artist to reach one million subscribers on YouTube. Personally, I added Alade to my musical roster after her hit "Johnny" came out in 2014. Since then, her career has flourished and she's proven herself as one of the top voices to come out of West Africa.YouTube | Yemi Alade2. Teni the EntertainerSometimes known as "Teni the Entertainer," Teni is another artist coming out of Nigeria, with a melodic voice that adds a bit of groove to the list. Although her song "Case" was released in 2018, it's still hittin' today. When her vocal swag is paired with her fun, unique style, she can't help but stand out.YouTube | Teni Entertainer3. Ebony ReignsGhana's Ebony Reigns amassed several hits before passing away as the result of a car accident back in 2018. She first caught my attention after I discovered her hilarious hit "Date Ur Fada." In the song, the artist threatens to date her lover's father should her lover ever break her heart. "You gonna be my son/ You go call me your mada," Reigns sings on the track.YouTube | EbonyVEVO4. Tiwa SavageWith a new record deal from Universal Music Group, Tiwa Savage is absolutely living her best life right now. According to CNN, the Nigerian singer is the only woman to have ever won Best African Act at the MTV European Music Awards. Her song "All Over" is a waist-winder, for sure.YouTube | Tiwa Savage5. Wendy ShayFor some reason, all the Ghanaian artists on my playlist are not playing games. In one of my favorite Wendy Shay tracks, "Astalavista," she pretty much tells her dude that he's met his match. The song is a bop, and Wendy Shay is a vibe.YouTube | RuffTown Records/Midas Touch Inc6. Zainab SheriffModel, actress and singer Zainab Sheriff, who is all the way from Sierra Leone, is representing for her country. Her 2017 song "Mamie Na Power" sounds like a mesh of highlife, with noticeable synthesizers and afrobeats rhythms. OK Salone — we see you.YouTube | Zainab O. Sheriff7. SnotiSnoti's "L.O.V.E" is a smooth addition to the afrobeats playlist. The Liberian songstress has a sweet sound, and her 2017 jam has an airy, feel-good flow that adds a pleasant groove to the list. Though "L.O.V.E." is more afropop, it has the African fusion elements that make afrobeats enjoyable.YouTube | SnotiMusic8. Sista AfiaHere comes Ghana again with the boss chicks move. "Slay Queen" singer Sista Afia croons about unapologetically, getting the cedis, the dollars, the coins — she's taking it all. The video is hilarious and the beat is classic.YouTube | Sista Afia9. NiniolaIn "Designer," Nigerian singer Niniola lists all of the designer cars, fashions and other luxuries that she plans on adding to her collection. She's actually Teni the Entertainer's older sister, but has her own unique swag to add to this playlist. YouTube | OfficialNiniola10. MC CaroA relatively new artist making waves in Liberia, MC Caro sings about getting "One More Round" at love. Not that her lover has a choice; she plans on maintaining the relationship hell or high water. The percussion on this track is blazing and MC Caro's Hipco lyrics is a Liberian specific sound that pairs well on this list.YouTube | SMOOV HQ ENTERTAINMENT11. Aya NakumaraMy Senegalese friend put me on to Aya Nakumara. Her 2018 jam "Djadja" is about a guy who lies about being with her and she calls him all the way out for it. Aya is on fire, the Malian afropop artist is reportedly the most-streamed female artist in France, according to Forbes. She has vocals so ear-catching that I find myself jamming to every word, even though my French is remedial at best.YouTube | Aya NakumaraI've gotten you started with at least 30 minutes of dope afrobeats and African music that you don't need to reserve exclusively for your personally curated summer soundtracks. You can play these songs year-round! Also, with all the other women who are killing it in the African music game, consider this list a starter pack you can continuously add to as more artists continue to emerge in the mainstream....

Rooftop bars, weekends away, new swimsuits, food trucks… if you’ve had any fun this summer, chances are your wallet is already aching. With only a few short weeks of summer left and the remaining days filling up with expensive activities, most of us are feeling some intense money guilt (or straight up dread) right about now. I call this the Summertime Sunken Place -- that moment you realize all those warm-weather brunches, beach trips, and outdoor happy hours have sucker-punched your bank account, and there is more to come.It is normal to feel anxious about spending sprees, but summertime fun doesn’t have to be stressful! By identifying the spending that improves our lives, refreshing our money mentality, and taking a few smart steps to protect our financial wellness, we can all enjoy the rest of summer and look forward to fall with confidence.Here are my go-to tips for tackling your financial sunken place this summer:Know When To Say NoOne of the most liberating financial decisions I ever made was moving “obligatory” social spending to the bottom of my priority list. This move required facing the judgment of friends, but made room in my wallet for the purchases that have shaped my life to be what it is today. My commitment to this new way of budgeting came after realizing I had made no progress on my life-long dream of traveling the world. From that moment on, I made honest decisions about how I actually wanted to invest my money, and by skipping expensive weekly brunches with friends, I took a spectacular hot air balloon trip in Albuquerque, New Mexico a few months later.Too often, we spend our money on someone else’s idea of a good life. That pricey restaurant your friends chose for dinner, those tickets to a movie you didn’t care about: these social spending habits do not serve your idea of a good life. Learning when to politely say “no” to friends frees up your time and budget to say “yes” to what matters most to you. Financial wellness is not about having a ton of money; it is about using your money as a tool to make your life what you want it to be -- so let’s not waste it!Say Goodbye to GuiltEven when spending on the things that enrich our lives for the better, guilt can still lurk in the background. Do I really need this? Can I afford to spend this much? Do I even deserve to invest in myself this way? These thoughts cloud our thinking around purchases, bringing financial anxiety and confusion to the surface. The key to eliminating that worry lies in knowing exactly where we stand financially and feeling confident that our needs are met before spending on our wants.Over one-fourth of Americans have an inaccurate idea of their own financial health. Spending time with our money and fully understanding where it comes from and what it is being used for is essential to feeling good about our “summer fun” purchases. The first step toward personal financial awareness is getting organized with our money. By evaluating our monthly bills and automating payments, we can rest assured knowing our essentials are funded. Next, I like to separate money from itself in distinct accounts for bills, savings (which can also be automated), and spending money. This system takes care of our needs first, protects us for the future, and validates the use of our spending account, eliminating the guilt and anxiety that we are drawing from a pool of money that can or should be put to use elsewhere in our lives. Remember this: whatever is in that account is yours to spend with no judgment.Think of Spending as SeasonalCertain seasons require more spending than others, and that is okay! We are bound to open our wallets a little more in the summertime and during the winter holidays. Our budgets should reflect those behavioral changes and predict them with periods of saving. Squirrels spend the fall season building up reserves for the future, similarly, we can treat fall and spring as times of saving, proactively preparing to spend more freely down the road.While not operating within traditional calendar seasons, this concept of rotational spending and saving is especially true for those of us who do not have a consistent salary throughout the year. Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and others may experience influxes of income and dry spells every few months. It is unrealistic to cling to rigid budgets that do not serve our careers and lifestyles. Acknowledging personal spending seasons in the year ahead, and planning to balance them with periods of increased saving calms nervous guilt and promotes the security that comes with financial wellness.Summer is almost over, but there is still fun to be had! Our money should be used as a tool to make the weeks ahead memorable and fill us with confidence, not as a reason for anxiety. With a little planning, a good system and self-confidence, we can avoid the Summertime Sunken Place altogether!____Tiffany Aliche is "The Budgetnista" and Financial Wellness Advocate for Prudential...

Cyntoia Brown-Long is speaking out about her newfound freedom ahead of the release of her new book.On Tuesday, the cover for the 31-year-old newly freed inmate's new memoir was released.Cyntoia Brown Debuts Book Cover, Says She’s “Loving Every Single Thing” About Being Out Of Prison https://t.co/ivnmrZb3Jr pic.twitter.com/rLOTbX5Uql— theJasmineBRAND.com (@thejasminebrand) August 20, 2019 Told in her own words, Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System details her spiritual journey, discovering love and several other subjects. “I am loving every single thing about being in my own home…being able to cook for myself and decide how I want to spend my day feels amazing," she told NBC News. "Those simple pleasures that people take for granted are what I looked forward to when I sat in prison dreaming of freedom,” she continued. Earlier this month, she was freed from a Tennessee prison after being sentenced to life as a teenager for murdering real estate agent Johnny Mitchell Allen. She said that he paid her for sex and that she later feared for her life when she believed she saw him reaching for a gun. After the 43-year-old was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head, Brown-Long was tried in the case as an adult. She was convicted on charges of first-degree felony murder and aggravated robbery and served 15 years behind bars.  Following a years-long outcry from activists and celebrities such as Rihanna, Snoop Dogg and LeBron James, she was granted clemency in January by outgoing Gov. Bill Haslam. Otherwise, Brown-Long would’ve had to serve more than 50 years in prison before receiving parole eligibility. Brown-Long, recently changed her name after she wed music artist and former Pretty Ricky singer, J. Long. Her memoir is set to hit bookstore shelves in...

If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more.On what would’ve been rapper Nipsey Hussle’s 34th birthday, I was saddened by speculation that his legacy may die with him, recently raised by the appearance of a privacy fence around the Marathon Clothing store and parking lot, and a nuisance probe launched by the L.A. city attorney.Hussle’s business partner David Gross says he erected the fence as he begins the next phase of a planned multi-use development that includes a children’s museum. But even if he put it up to protect his investment, or for what he’s described on social media as the city’s lust to see the project to fail, the physical fence isn’t the real issue. South L.A. residents being fenced out of economic opportunity is the biggest threat to Nipsey’s legacy and the community’s future.After all, people wouldn’t be hanging out in the parking lot if they had a job.We’ve seen what’s happening around Crenshaw and Slauson play out in other communities of color that are constantly criminalized. Residents get shut out of the mainstream economy, often due to an arrest or conviction, and as a result some create their own economies. Loitering is symptom of someone’s detachment from productive society. Eventually, they get mixed up in trouble or arrested for standing around while Black. And that arrest, even absent a conviction, is enough for some employers to deny them an interview. Unemployment in South L.A. is three times the city’s overall rate. Economic opportunity, as we know, reduces violent crime. So, if L.A. officials are concerned about criminal activity around the Marathon Clothing, they should focus on the root causes, like Nipsey did.The rapper was a social entrepreneur who did more than showcase his success; he generated opportunity. He hired justice-involved youth and gave men and women re-entering society a chance. He was intimately familiar with his community, fully cognizant that the antidote to the systemic issues that plague Black and brown communities is (1) acknowledging people’s humanity and (2) restoring their dignity through access to economic opportunity.Nipsey turned a perceived liability into an asset. If his legacy is to catalyze a turning point for South L.A., we must focus on interventions that work. Build partnership with employers to connect them to untapped talent in the hood. Advocate and demonstrate the benefits of companies adopting inclusive hiring practices that consider qualifications over a person’s past. Reach out to influencers to hold companies that benefit from Black and brown consumer dollars accountable if they’re fencing us out.We need everyone with a stake in what happens in South L.A. to commit to driving a triple bottom line return on investment that lifts all ships. If we do that, the marathon will continue.____Jeffery T.D. Wallace is President and CEO of LeadersUp, a nonprofit talent development accelerator based in Los...

This piece was submitted from a member of our enthusiastic community of readers. If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more.Among the many benefits of YouTube, one of the greatest things about the platform is that it can allow anyone to earn a passive stream of income relatively easily. Sure, the money may not be much at first, but if you are determined about the idea and continue putting the right amount of effort into it, you’re going to see great results eventually. Especially if you have amore creative mindset like Tiarra Monet, fashion and beauty YouTuber!Picking the Right Niche              Choosing a good niche for your channel is important. You’ll need to pick something that’s not too crowded, but not too isolated either. Some people do very well in popular, overcrowded niches, but these can take a lot of effort to stand out in. On the other hand, if you have some creative ideas about something not many people know about, this could also be a good option.Defining a ScheduleWhen you’re running a channel for passive income rather than as a regular job, your schedule will not matter that much. But it’s still going to play a role in how well your videos do, because it will allow you to ride the wave of exposure by posting them at certain times. Keep in mind that you don’t have to be very strict about keeping your schedule. It’s rather a guideline for your fans to know when they might expect new content, but nobody is going to get too angry if you miss a post or two.Out of Ideas?Sometimes you might feel like you have absolutely no passive income ideas on your mind. Don’t worry, it’s normal – everyone tends to suffer from this kind of creative block every once in a while. Try to see what other content creators are doing. Of course, we don’t mean to outright copy their ideas and implement them into your videos. But it can still give you a nice perspective of the current situation, and can be a great source of inspiration for your next round of content.Reusing Old Content for a New BoostYou may sometimes see a new opportunity in an old video. For example, something you’ve posted months ago may suddenly become relevant because of a recent meme on social media. It’s not a bad idea to look into promoting that old content in those cases. Even if it costs you a little money upfront, it can still boost the popularity of your channel tremendously in the long run. And it usually only takes one big hit for your channel to truly takeoff. Before you get there though, you’ll have to experiment a lot.Branching OutAnd if you feel like this kind of job is right up your alley, why not consider turning it into something more serious? YouTube is great for passive income if you do it right, but you probably have a much stronger potential than you even realize. You have to put it good use, and explore what else you can do with the current market.Because in most cases, you’re going to find out that you have many attractive opportunities for getting even more out of your channel. As long as you’re willing to put the effort into it, this can take you a long way. As we said above though, make sure to pay attention to other content creators and what they’re doing, and always explore alternative options when you have the time for that. Because otherwise, your source of passive income is going to dry up eventually, and you’re going to notice the impact very well. It will take a lot of effort to climb back up from that...

Maurice Willoughby committed suicide on Monday after being relentlessly taunted and cyberbullied for being in a relationship with a transgender woman. The Hollywood Unlocked reports the Philadelphia man went live on Facebook in prior months to defend his relationship with his girlfriend, Faith, who is a transgender woman. The video received more than 15,000 views and quickly garnered transphobic backlash. In a disturbing video that has circulated social media, a group of men recording on their cell phones is seen harassing Willoughby about his relationship and sexual preference outside of a corner store in Philadelphia. According to some Twitter users, the video was recorded and uploaded months prior to Willoughby’s death but began circulating again in recent weeks. so i remember this video going viral on here before, this basically where it all started 🥴 from the day them niggas uploaded this that man was driven into depression and started taking pills.. pic.twitter.com/owCpBiqcDJ— Ew! (@GODISMlKEY) August 20, 2019Friends of the 20-year-old said he battled depression and that the cyberbullying contributed to a decline in his mental health. “Where we are from, if you like trans woman, and you black, the streets will talk about you, fight you, even try to kill you,” an anonymous friend told Advocate. According to the source, Willoughby was a target for harassment and was “dealing with a lot.” Willoughby’s girlfriend shared a post about his death on Instagram, calling for widespread attention. View this post on Instagram No matter wat ☝🏽I know everything bae @reesehimdaddie and I’m goin make sure your story is told and the right way fuck da clout chasing cause it happened just as you said nobody was goin to hear you or us for that matter until it got to level 10 you was my everything until those pills took total control and took you away ! All he wanted was for us to win as we battled all his mental demons but I got left being the only one tryin to get help cause he gave up hope as my friends and family and his grandma tried to help and keep me alive while I tried to save him before this point HE WASNT SCARED OF ANYONE SO HE FOUGHT BACK FOR US ! HE WANTED TO TELL HIS STORY THRU HIS MUSIC AND NOW I GOTTA TELL IT 😭 BAE YOU WILL NEVER DIE TO ME AND I ALWAYS KEEP MY PROMISE ! WE LOVED EACH OTHER TO DEATH WE FOUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER ITS DEEPER THEM HIM BEING BULLIED AND I HAVE ALL THE PROOF AND AGAIN “HIS” STORY WILL BE HEARD NOT YALL MADE UP SHIT ! I STILL HAVE HIS MESSAGES AND VOICEMAILS CAUSE WE TALKED ALWAY UP UNTIL I RAN TO NEW YORK TO WAIT FOR OUR COURT DAT ON THE 20th of this month and he though in his mind no matter wat I said he thought I wasnt comin back wat was I suppose to do I know he was goin to take both of us cause he said thats how much he loved me but I knew it was the pills talkin not him I MEAN COME ON HE HAD MY GOVERNMENT TATTED ACROSS HIS FOREHEAD 😭💔 @oprah @tylerperry @redtabletalk @therealdaytime @theellenshow @debra4mizay @jadapinkettsmithA post shared by 🌹 Wild Kat 🌹 (@princess_wild_kat) on Aug 19, 2019 at 3:08pm PDTFollowing news of his death, #RipReese began trending on Twitter, with many people chiding transphobia in the Black community. Marcus reese deserved better, his girlfriend deserved better. This harrassment is just exhausting.— Alex 🏳️‍🌈❤🧡💚💙💜 (@bozzylumpkins) August 21, 2019🏳️‍🌈 PROTECT BLACK TRANS WOMEN AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM. #RIPREESE— Nitty Scott (@NittyScottMC) August 21, 2019When you say Black Lives Matter, but you really mean cis-gendered, heterosexual, god fearing black lives matter #ripreese pic.twitter.com/aizv0z8J9X— Billy Martin III (@bmthreezy) August 21, 2019It’s extremely sad that someone has killed themselves just to escape the harassment and opposition of their beautiful relationship. No one should have to go what he went through just for loving someone that society rejects. #ripreese pic.twitter.com/HVMgcdDpbT— ❄️💦FatQuxxn🍒🌈 (@KaylaaWavvyy) August 21, 2019Before his death, Willoughby posted this status on his Facebook page, along with a photo of him and his girlfriend Faith: “Y’all can say whatever about Faith I really don’t care if she not passable I don’t care if she wasn’t born a woman she is a woman to me & I love her flaws that’s what makes her faith if you heard her story it’s motivating….. I’m happy you should be happy for me.”Rest in...

It's not too many people who can keep up with Twista's rapping word-for-word, but this American Sign Language interpreter nailed it. Amber Galloway Gallego was signing for Twista's recent concert when she quickly became Twitter's MVP.The Chicago-born rapper tweeted out a video Saturday showing Galloway Gallego going in on stage and dubbing her the #SignLanguageQueen. She’s the real MVP for keeping up wit me #summer96 #signlanguagequeen pic.twitter.com/gEpALcb53n— Twista Summer 96 mixtape Out Now (@TWISTAgmg) August 17, 2019Some fans gave Twista his props for having an interpreter at his show for everyone to enjoy his music. Damn, she's good. It's dope that everyone can enjoy the show.— TSgt Kevin Edwards (Retired) 🇺🇸 (@KLE1967) August 18, 2019Others were blown away that someone could keep up with Twista's rapping. @TWISTAgmg She's a genius and got a lot of patience for the fastest rapper alive. 🤷😍💯I would've had a meltdown on stage.😂💀🤦— MiMi Jorni' Carthan(Glitter&Gold)😉💖💋 (@_carthan) August 18, 2019Wooooo.... Lady slayed that shit.... All hail the sign language queen. And the messed up thing is... Tho i have 44 yrs experience.. U got me beat.— Willie Wade (@wwade0830) August 20, 2019Twista's sign language interpreter hitting every single word he fires off on stage is 10/10 content. She needs a Guinness World Record (via @TWISTAgmg ) pic.twitter.com/T4RrC8RCtW— i 🖤 Rap (@iIoveRap) August 18, 2019Impressed with her skills, Guinness World Records even invited her to submit an application for the fastest time to spell the American Sign Language alphabet category. Wow, Amber Galloway Gallego is one speedy signer! We do have a category for the fastest time to spell the American sign language alphabet - and we'd certainly welcome an application🙌⚡ cc: @TWISTAgmg, @fakeshoredrive https://t.co/nBqy4p9mZ2— GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) August 20, 2019Galloway Gallego isn't new to signing for rappers. In 2015, Lil' Jon brought her on stage during one of his performances. THIS WAS SUCH AN AWSOME MOMENT FOR ME! ROCKING WITH @AMBERGALLEGO AT #WHATEVERUSA @budlight #YEAHHH #TURNT pic.twitter.com/1ttzwoNvTA— LILJON (@LilJon) June 2, 2015She was also seen on Jimmy Kimmel during an ASL rap battle. All hail the sign language...

South Africa’s Equality Court has ruled that the public display of the apartheid flag is now considered illegal and will be considered a hate crime.  In October 2017, white South African farmers sparked protests after alleging that a “white genocide” was happening throughout the country after an increase of farm murders, reports News24. The rallies were referred to as the Black Monday protests. During the unrest, protesters openly displayed the apartheid flag, an ugly symbol of the African nation's history of racial segregation, ensuing anger among many South Africans. The case was brought to the Equality Court by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, who argued the flag’s display is a direct act of hate speech, as defined under South Africa’s Constitution. Conversely, the lobby group AfriForum refuted the NMF’s claim, stating that banning the flag would violate the right to freedom of expression. “Those who display the old flag choose ... oppression over liberation,” Equality Court Judge Phineas Mojapelo said in his ruling. “Any gratuitous display of the old flag demonstrates a clear intention to be hurtful, harmful and incites harm, promotes and incites hatred against black people in terms of the Equality Act.”Media Statement: No more gratuitous displays of the Apartheid flag – Equality Court https://t.co/UIYk3SOxu0 #MoreThanAFlag pic.twitter.com/W3pmFdACw3— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) August 21, 2019 Stating that the public display of the apartheid flag deeply infringes on South Africans’ human rights, Mojapelo ruled that a “carefully guided prohibition” of the symbol is now in effect. In a statement, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said: “All South Africans have a reason to be relieved and to celebrate today’s judgment as it affirms our rights to not suffer hate speech, our rights to dignity and our rights to a meaningful freedom of speech.”The court's ruling marks a turning point as the country continues to heal from the effects of apartheid. Introduced in 1948, apartheid demanded the institutional separation of different racial groups throughout the country. Rooted in white supremacy, the government-mandated segregation oppressed Black South Africans, causing staunch voter oppression, blocked land apportions and discriminatory practices in access to resources and institutions. However, after 46 years, with the election of peaceful revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela, apartheid came to end on April 27,...

Nipsey Hussle’s signature style is being embodied in a special way — with the span of his legacy spreading far beyond music. On Tuesday, the late rapper’s estate unveiled the release date for his debut Puma collection, reports The Undefeated. The highly anticipated release for September 5 follows Hussle’s years-long relationship with the global sportswear company. "Nipsey spearheaded this project from concept to final product over the course of last year, flying to meetings, reviewing samples, bringing in material references he liked, and most importantly ensuring that it reflected his style authentically with no compromise. Each detail from logo placement, fit, colorways, and materials was thoughtfully done,” Hussle’s estate wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram Our team is proud to announce that our first collaborative capsule with Puma drops on September 5th 2019. Nipsey spearheaded this project from concept to final product over the course of last year, flying to meetings, reviewing samples, bringing in material references he liked, and most importantly ensuring that it reflected his style authentically with no compromise. Each detail from logo placement, fit, colorways, and materials was thoughtfully done. His signature style and DNA can be found in each garment that’s part of this collection from the khaki suit to the tracksuit. This project is very special to our team and we’re handling it with the utmost care to ensure it’s delivered exactly as Nipsey envisioned it. It’s a privilege for us to honor his commitment and carry out this project for people to receive a personally curated collection by Nip Hussle Tha Great.A post shared by Nipsey Hussle (@nipseyhussle) on Aug 19, 2019 at 7:00pm PDTHussle, owner of The Marathon Clothing store, was killed at the age of 33 outside his Los Angeles store on March 31. Ian Forde, Puma merchandise manager, believes that Hussle’s new collection is special because it “speaks to the different facets of who he was," according to The Undefeated. Puma wrote on Twitter that the collection “pays tribute to Nipsey’s vision and legacy." The company also shared that all proceeds will go toward The Neighborhood “Nip” Foundation stating that “he wouldn’t want it any other way.” On September 5th, 2019 the collection will be available with 100% of the net proceeds from sales going directly to the Neighborhood “Nip” Foundation. Nipsey always put his community first and we know he wouldn’t want it any other way.— PUMA (@PUMA) August 20, 2019“He was super attentive. He paid attention to the details … the larger picture. He treated everything like an album or a project, and every item in the collection is almost like a track, right?” Forde continued. Last year, Hussle and fellow California rapper G-Eazy teamed up with the brand to surprise dozens of Las Vegas students with free sneakers.“I remember being a kid and how important shoes were...I’m happy that I can give on behalf of Puma and inspire some kids,” Hussle said. Hussle also leveraged his relationship with Puma by initiating an idea to refurbish a local Los Angeles basketball court located near his grandmother’s house.Puma's history of embracing music artists goes beyond Hussle as noted by their previous collaborations with the likes of Rihanna, Big Sean and The...

Busta Rhymes was bursting with pride when he dropped his youngest son off at college.A touching photo on the rapper’s Instagram page shows him planting a huge kiss on his son Trillian’s head as they stood in the hall of a dormitory at Lincoln University. View this post on Instagram Another young King of mine, off to begin the next chapter. Congrats @originaltrillian The World is Yours young King. #LincolnUniversityA post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Aug 17, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT“Another young King of mine, off to begin the next chapter,” Rhymes wrote in the caption. “Congrats @originaltrillian. The World is Yours young King. #LincolnUniversity.”Trillian is the “Touch It” spitter’s youngest son. Busta has a history of loving on his kids in public. His son, T’Khi Wood-Smith, went to Pace University on a football scholarship in 2017. T’Khi and Rhymes took a similar photo before parting ways. View this post on Instagram Today was such a magical day... This is a picture of me and my son in his new college dorm room where he will be through his next 4 yrs for college. Me and my beautiful family collectively saw my son off to college today... Another one of my babies left the nest today to embark on uncharted territory and start a new phase in life. I congratulate my young King @tksaudi as his journey continues in an even Greater way. I know it wasn't easy but it was worth it every step of the way. It's so hard to watch your babies leave the nest. As always we will be here every step of the way. SECURE THE WIN MY YOUNG KING!!!! #TheSmithLegacyContinuesA post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Aug 6, 2017 at 6:09pm PDTRhymes' oldest son, T’ziah Wood-Smith, is a graduate of Quinnipiac University and a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. View this post on Instagram I gotta once again Congratulate my son @TDot25 on another incredible acheivement Graduating frm College and thank everybody that came out. 2 support his Graduation celebration lastnight. Especially @FunkFlex and @DjSpade @therealswizzz @fettywap1738 #TheLox aka @therealkiss @realholidaystyles & @realsheeklouch 4 comin' thru and tearing it down at the party lastnight. As a proud father I can't explain how much this meant 2 me. Thank u soooooo much. #Family1st!!!A post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Jun 4, 2015 at 6:02pm PDTRhymes celebrated his oldest son's accomplishment with a huge party in 2015, according to Page Six. The shindig featured performances from Swizz Beats, Fetty Wap and Jadakiss.His mushiness doesn’t stop with his sons. Busta was just as proud of his daughter, Mariah, when she graduated from high school in 2017. View this post on Instagram Congrats to my amazing daughter Mariah on her High school graduation yesterday. I am extremely proud of you and I love you. Time to keep it going and keep it growing... You see your big brother TZ is right there to make sure you good. 😉A post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Jun 1, 2017 at 4:02pm PDTHis other daughter was also showered with love at her high school graduation. View this post on Instagram Another magical day as we celebrate another incredible achievement as my daughter Cacie graduates today. I love you so much and I am so proud of you. As you embark on another stage of growth in your life just know that I will always be here to be here to push you forward. Congratulations to you again baby.A post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Jun 3, 2017 at 2:55pm PDTLooks like Busta Rhymes is just as awesome of a father as he is an...

The LGBTQ community in Houston is grieving the death of Tracy Single, a Black transgender woman, who was found dead in a gas station parking lot on July 30.According to the Human Rights Campaign, the 22-year-old New Orleans native is the 16th transgender person and 15th trans woman of color to be violently killed this year. Reportedly, with the help of Houston LGBTQ activists, it took two weeks for law enforcement to identify Single. An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be homicide.“We are devastated by the loss of Tracy,” Houston Police Department Sergeant Alexa Magnan said. “We’re here and we are pursuing every lead in this case to try to bring justice for Tracy.”Magnan, who works closely with the city’s LGBTQ community, said the threat of violence against transgender people is “consistent” every year, adding that trans women of color are “victimized at much higher rates.”The Philadelphia Tribune reports that Houston Police Department officials are receiving mandatory training to be better equipped in working with transgender Houstonians.Last week, Houston honored Single by lighting City Hall and bridges over Hwy 59 in the colors of the transgender flag: blue, white and purple.Police in Dallas are still investigating the murders of Muhlaysia Booker and Chynal Lindsey, two Black transgender women who were killed earlier this...