Beatboxing as a Therapeutic Tool for Speech Impediments by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and Andrew Wang
Abstract
Beatboxing, a vocal percussion art rooted in hip-hop culture, emerges as an innovative therapeutic tool for speech impediments like stuttering and articulation disorders. This...
The Crisis We Won’t Name in Black America
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The viral video of a chaotic street fight in Mount Vernon, New York — where teenagers and even adults were caught on camera violently...
From Healing to Weapon: How the MeToo Movement Was Hijacked and Turned Against Black Men
In 2006, long before hashtags and Hollywood headlines, activist Tarana Burke coined the phrase “Me Too.” It was a movement rooted in healing, designed...
“I Don’t Please Invisible People”: Unmasking the Architects of Black Dysfunction
“I don’t please invisible people.”
It’s a simple phrase, but it carries the weight of a spiritual declaration—and a cultural warning. In today’s society, especially...
Brenda L. Crump On Importance Of Serving Healthier Food At Events In Our Community
In this powerful episode of People Before Politics, we sit down with wellness advocate Brenda L. Cump to talk about the importance of serving...
OP-ED: Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET by Benjamin F Chavis Jr.
For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Today,...
Whiteness Is a Powerful Drug By Tasha Young
There’s a recurring moment I’ve witnessed — in progressive spaces, policy discussions, even among those who call themselves allies. It’s this quiet, confused heartbreak...
Faith and Activism: A Legacy of Strength in the African American Community
In the African American experience, activism and faith have been intertwined for generations. The Black church and religious leaders have been essential in influencing...
Exploring The Intersection of Activism & Hip-Hop Going Into The Future – We Gonna Be Alright
Hip-Hop has always been more than just music. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has served as a powerful voice for marginalized communities,...
Empowerment and Advocacy: Strategies For African Americans In Response to Policy and Rhetoric During The Trump Administration
During President Trump's administration, African-Americans faced a variety of compound challenges, including policies and rhetoric that often denied civil rights progress. To combat these...
Trump Is Dismantling the Department of Education: What Trump’s Education Move Means for Black America
On March 20, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. To some, this may...
The Times are Not “Uncertain”
It’s time for us to stop calling these “uncertain times.”
In truth, we can all be “certain” we know exactly what we are up against....
The Youth Is Outta Control: But I Ask You Who’s Failing Who???
There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age. I missed...
The Unjust Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: A Reflection of Systemic Suppression and Its Ties to Black Liberation by Haley Pilgrim
The detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian American graduate student at Columbia University, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was not an isolated incident....
Governor Hochul’s Reckless Firing of 2,000 Correction Officers Endangers Public Safety
Albany’s decision to fire over 2,000 correction officers in response to a prolonged strike is a shortsighted and reckless move that will have dire...
Civility Should Not Silence Accountability By dr. haley pilgrim
Black resistance is an integral part of US history. Black people have an extensive history of fighting against systems of white supremacy. Representative Al...
Jordan Mendez, 16-Year-Old Yonkers Activist Expresses Concerns About Recent Acts Of Violence
Yonkers has undergone its third shooting in three days. Weeks before that, relatively close to where I live, there was a stabbing inside a...
California’s AB 1333: Protecting Intruders, Endangering Homeowners and Families
Imagine this: you hear a crash downstairs in the middle of the night, and your heart races as you realize someone has broken into...
The War on Drugs: Fifty Years Later
The War on Drugs was introduced to us by President Richard Nixon in 1971 and was carried out even further by President Ronald Reagan....
Policing Has Failed the Black Community: A Call for a Public Safety Mindset Change in 2025
For decades, the relationship between the Black community and law enforcement has been fraught with tension, mistrust, and systemic inequities. Despite numerous reform efforts,...
