“Ponytail: A Poem for Gabby Douglas” by Jasmine Waiters
Oh yeah, now this is what I’m talking about — using poetry to positively impact society through raising awareness, provoking deep thought, and inward reflection. This young lady, by the […]
Category Archives: Black And Making It
For those pursuing higher education and striving to achieve dreams, nourish yourself with these uplifting prose and tips for success
Black Media: Bashing or Building Black Men? The Public Speaks
Today, as I scrolled through my Facebook news — God bless it — I came across this disturbing post by an African-American gentleman whom shall remain unnamed. […]
Poor Alabama Child Becomes Doctor, Returns to Help Her Town
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Some studies show that a significant number of people remain in the social class they grow up in. That does not mean, however, that […]
Beyonce’s Dad Addresses Rumors About Stealing Money from His Daughter
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Rumors have been swirling around allegations stating that Mathew Knowles was stealing from his daughter Beyoncé. If the allegations are indeed false, the perception of the […]
The Best Deals on College Tuition
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World For those who are attending, already graduated from college, or simply grew up in a home where college attendance was expected, it may be […]
Congressional Black Caucus: “For the People” Jobs Initiative
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Men and women across the country have been frustrated for years about the lack of jobs and the dire state of the economy. Now, […]
Kelly Rowland is Diddy’s New Empress
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Diddy has a new ladies’ fragrance out called Empress. This is his second perfume for women, and he chose none other than the Ms. Kelly Rowland […]
Facebook Chatter is Getting People Fired
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World There is a whole new cyber world out there that has yet to be tamed by corporations and law officials. No, this is not about who […]
Black Republican Lenny McAllister Fired for Compassion for Black Soldier
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Imagine a 21-year-old unnamed young man supporting his 20-year-old girlfriend and their 6-day-old son. He has a 2.8 GPA at Chicago State, and he […]
Plaxico Burress Strikes Deal with NY Jets for a Year
by Ayvaunn Penn, Your Black World Plaxico Burress has found a new home in the NFL after sitting out for two whole seasons. Burress has worked out a contract to […]
