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D.C. High Schooler Barred From Playing Football Due To Homelessness Wins Athletic Scholarship To Temple University

Posted by Blavity · September 18, 2018

Update (September 25, 2018):Jamal Speaks has experienced a happy series of events since being kicked off of his high school football team due to being homeless, The Temple News reports.Like many student-athletes, Speaks hoped his prowess on the field would help him earn a scholarship to college....

The Difference Between Nigerian And Ghanaian Jollof Rice, Explained

Posted by Blavity · September 15, 2018

West African jollof rice is a longtime staple of the region, and it has become a hallmark food item for the average black foodie. For anyone that has yet to try jollof, you're severely missing out. Jollof rice takes your average grain to new heights, with flavors and pairings that make it a...

How Balancing Political Choices And My Faith Become A Constant Battle Of Choice

Posted by Blavity · September 13, 2018

This is what I have so far:I am a Democrat. At least, if I have to identify with a party (and I did have to, in order to vote in my state's primary) I choose them. There are a lot of things that bother me about both liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats alike. Mostly, I dislike...

This Black Art Caught Angela Bassett's Attention, And It Will Definitely Grab Yours Too

Posted by Blavity · September 12, 2018

Just three months ago, no one could tell fine artist Chelle Barbour she'd be premiering her first solo exhibition, or that Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett would co-curate that show, helping to oversee the image selections and overall visual flow. Yet, the inconceivable has come true. A...

Millennials Can Be The Power Bloc In November Elections — If We Choose To Be

Posted by Blavity · September 12, 2018

This year has been full of political chaos, lies, pain, and confusion. But through it all, I am both focused and encouraged that my generation, especially my brown and black brothers and sisters, will once again help shape the nations’ discourse in ways that improve our...