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rasheedajamu Rasheed Ajamu

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Black AF. Guncle, writer, activist, educator and mentor. Breaking boundaries and binaries. #fatandboujee


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Cut The Crap: Why I Believe Barbershop Culture Needs Social Reform

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.____Barbershops hold high significance in Black culture. While these spaces serve to groom you to perfection, they are also hubs where Black men go to exchange words, information and thoughts. As a little...

Yes, Lela Rochon Gained Weight, But Here’s Why I Believe It’s A Disrespectful Non-Issue

This op-ed 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.Earlier this week, blogs and media outlets went crazy over a picture that surfaced of Nicole Murphy kissing film director...

Put Some Respect On Our Names: Why Rasheed Is Just As Easy To Pronounce As Siobhan

As I go into the start of the new school semester at a predominantly white institution, I dread what has become an epidemic for Black students — roll call. While roll call is a part of what should be the easiest day for a college student, it is not for Black students. Instead of receiving the syllabus and being able to leave, like other students, we have to engage in what...