Kirsten West Savali
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Articles by Kirsten West Savali
Audre Lorde Taught Us: 'Survival Is Not Theoretical'
(Photo by OTFW, Berlin/Wikimedia Commons) “My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you…What are the words you do not have yet? What do you need to say? What are the tyrannies you swallow day by day and attempt to make your own, until you will sicken and die of them, still in silence?” — Audre Lorde, “The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action,” 1978.
The Bison ONE Newsroom: NewsOne And Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School Of Communications Launch Groundbreaking Media Partnership
Now, just as it has been during all consequential periods throughout this nation’s history, it is critical that Black journalists committed to excavating intersectional truths and holding them up to the light are supported and platformed. But that isn’t what is happening in mainstream media, nor has it ever fully been.
NewsOne And Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School Of Communications Launch Groundbreaking Media Partnership
Now, just as it has been during all consequential periods throughout this nation’s history, it is critical that Black journalists committed to excavating intersectional truths and holding them up to the light are supported and platformed. But that isn’t what is happening in mainstream media, nor has it ever fully been.
Introducing The Bison ONE Newsroom, A NewsOne And HU Collab
Now, just as it has been during all consequential periods throughout this nation’s history, it is critical that Black journalists committed to excavating intersectional truths and holding them up to the light are supported and platformed. But that isn’t what is happening in mainstream media, nor has it ever fully been.
60 Years Later, Republicans Weaponize the Voting Rights Act to Expand Power
The 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark civil rights win in U.S. history, comes as these divided states stand on the precipice of civil war. Under the fascist regime of President Donald Trump, blatant white supremacists are now whipping themselves into a frenzy, desperate to ensure that whiteness, patriarchy and wealth remain the sole domains of power and privilege in this country.
‘I Need a Soldier’: On Beyoncé, Buffalo Soldiers and the American Nightmare
As Beyoncé continues her triumphant, global reclamation of country music, the cultural manifestation of Black American brilliance and musical genius, fans around the world have draped themselves in the iconography of U.S patriotism. From the nation’s flag to the bald eagle, the prevailing theme is clear: This nation is ours, and we’re taking back everything white colonizers stole and beat out of us.
Blood at the Roots, Blood on Our Hands: The Audacity of the U.S. Calling Other Nations ‘Terrorists’
In the wake of President Donald Trump deciding against all things rational to attack Iran, who has been engaged in a war with Israel for almost two weeks, he stated, “Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror.” It was Trump’s selective, self-serving use of the word “terror” that caught my attention because how does one determine who is a terrorist?
On Widowhood, Vanessa Bryant and Holding Space for Love
My husband’s heart stopped beating on Dec. 17, 2018, at 2:18 a.m. Since mid-September, we had been trying to outrun the cancer that devastated his body. When it spread to his brain, neck and spine, we were terrified but refused to stop seeking, hoping and fighting for our forever. As he slipped further into unconsciousness, I played Anthony Hamilton’s “Her Heart.” He played that song over and over during the last months of his life because he said my heart wouldn’t let him lose me.
Party With A Purpose: Actor, Organizer Kendrick Sampson's Birthday Bash Builds Power & Community
CLOSE Many people recognize Kendrick Sampson, 37, as a talented, charismatic TV and film actor—with leading roles in Issa Rae’s cultural phenomenon Insecure, and 2022’s meet-cute romcom, Something from Tiffany’s, among others. But alongside and intertwined with building a prolific career in Hollywood, the multi-hyphenate entertainer is building something else: Black Power.
Party With A Purpose: Actor, Organizer Kendrick Sampson's Birthday Bash Builds Power & Community
Cassius Life Featured Video CLOSE Many people recognize Kendrick Sampson, 37, as a talented, charismatic TV and film actor—with leading roles in Issa Rae’s cultural phenomenon Insecure, and 2022’s meet-cute romcom, Something from Tiffany’s, among others. But alongside and intertwined with building a prolific career in Hollywood, the multi-hyphenate entertainer is building something else: Black Power.
‘Be True To What You Said On Paper’: The Judicial System Continues To Fail Black America
Two days after the State of Missouri executed Imam Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels ‘Abdul-Qudduus, 55, also known as Marcellus Williams, Black America is still, once again, grappling with the reality that laws created and enacted upon this stolen land were neither designed to protect us, nor—at barest minimum—treat us fairly. We allegedly live in a nation where we are ; that’s what it says on paper.
‘Be True To What You Said On Paper’: The Judicial System Continues To Fail Black America
Two days after the State of Missouri executed Imam Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels ‘Abdul-Qudduus, 55, also known as Marcellus Williams, Black America is still, once again, grappling with the reality that laws created and enacted upon this stolen land were neither designed to protect us, nor—at barest minimum—treat us fairly. We allegedly live in a nation where we are ; that’s what it says on paper.
‘Be True To What You Said On Paper’: The Judicial System Continues To Fail Black America
Two days after the State of Missouri executed Imam Khaliifah ibn Rayford Daniels ‘Abdul-Qudduus, 55, also known as Marcellus Williams, Black America is still, once again, grappling with the reality that laws created and enacted upon this stolen land were neither designed to protect us, nor—at barest minimum—treat us fairly. We allegedly live in a nation where we are ; that’s what it says on paper.
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Bigotry and mass displays of white entitlement have long been calling cards of the state of Mississippi, and the ignorant exhibition of racism that caused over 400 White students to riot in protest of the re-election of President Barack Obama is just more of the same. The modern-day Klan rally began with 20-30 students on […]
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As soon as I heard the news that Fred Shutlesworth had passed away, I knew that I needed to talk to Andrew M. Manis. Andrew spent 10 years writing, arguably, the definitive biography on the late Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, ” A Fire That You Can’t Hold” If you flip to the back jacket of the […]
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Every year our staff makes the walk from Fountain Square to Music Hall. This year our Radio One Team, 1230 The Buzz, 101.1 WIZF, and Old School, 100.3 walked and came together for a live broadcast at music Hall. We asked our listeners to bring hats, gloves, and blankets to donate to Our Daily Bread- […]
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During a interview with Eurweb.com Brandy was asked, “Did she have to struggle with loving her brown skin and recognizing her beauty”? Below is her response: “Absolutely. Just…my mom used to always say, you know Brandy you have a unique beauty. You know it wasn’t the typical what you see on magazines. You know just […]
Conversation With Shareef Nasir: Executive Producer, “The African-American’s Journey to Al-Islam”
Shareef Nasir, CEO of Mizan Studios, is still slightly surprised when he gets positive feedback about his groundbreaking documentary, Lost Found: An African-American’s Journey to Al-Islam.
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Sometimes workplace discrimination can cost taxpayers.
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Sometimes workplace discrimination can cost taxpayers.
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Let’s Not Forget The Blacks Who Built The U.S. Capitol It’s the 150th anniversary of the completion of the U.S. Capitol building dome, but what is hardly talked about is the fact that slaves helped… Woman Trapped In Workplace Bathroom For 8 Hours Chisels Way To Freedom Karen Perrin (pictured), who admits to being claustrophobic, found herself locked in her workplace bathroom for 8 hours, yet managed to chisel her way out… Fired BP Executive Claims She Was Canned Over Ethnic Hair, Dashikis A...
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No matter what is going on in my life, the holiday seasons always get me excited. Remembering my mother’s homemade apple pies, burning baking chocolate chip cookies and, oh my goodness, helping my mother wrap presents but secretly sneaking to see what I’ve gotten too. Christmas is the time of year were you bound with […]
Remembering Marvin Gaye Through His Lens Of Social Consciousness Original
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: The Washington Post / Getty UPDATED: 11:30 a.m. ET, April 1, 2022 — When the voice of Marvin Gaye was silenced forever by his father on April 1, 1984, when he shot and killed him in Los Angeles, CA, the world lost not only a brilliant talent but a man in tune with the ills of the Black community. Marvin Gaye was a true American Icon. His music was the embodiment of Black American culture. From the way we live, how we love, and the way we think.
Remembering Marvin Gaye Through His Lens Of Social Consciousness
CLOSE Source: The Washington Post / Getty UPDATED: 11:30 a.m. ET, April 1, 2022 — When the voice of Marvin Gaye was silenced forever by his father on April 1, 1984, when he shot and killed him in Los Angeles, CA, the world lost not only a brilliant talent but a man in tune with the ills of the Black community. Marvin Gaye was a true American Icon. His music was the embodiment of Black American culture. From the way we live, how we love, and the way we think. He even represented our demons.
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By now, you’ve stood in line and got that new gaming device for your young one. But what if you’re like me and buy one thing but forget the other. Luckily, Walmart has some of the best in-store deals for video games and I’ve done the research to bring you the best video games out […]
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Leela James: ‘The Easy Bake Oven Helped Me Learn How To Cook’ [VIDEO] Do you remember you first Christmas toy? I mean, I know I’m not the only one who unwrapped and then rewrapped gifts on Christmas Eve. #TeamBeautiful caught up with singer-songwriter, Leela James and she dished on her favorite toys from back in the day.
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Public officials, commentators and celebrities are sharing their stories remembering how special Nelson Mandela was to them and the rest of the world. On”NewsOne Now”… NewsOne Now Celebrates The Life Of Nelson Mandela [TRANSCRIPT] This morning, “NewsOne Now” mourned the death of the late Nelson Mandela. Join Roland Martin as we reflect on the revolutionary and outstanding history that… This morning, “NewsOne Now” mourns the death of the late Nelson Mandela along with the world.
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Meeting Nelson Mandela briefly is one thing, but fighting for him before you even shake hands is another. Charles Ogletree actually went to South Africa in 1984 to march for Mandela‘s freedom, and he knew how important his story would be for years to come. “We had to make sure people understood that we were […]
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Public officials, commentators and celebrities are sharing their stories remembering how special Nelson Mandela was to them and the rest of the world. On”NewsOne Now”… NewsOne Now Celebrates The Life Of Nelson Mandela [TRANSCRIPT] This morning, “NewsOne Now” mourned the death of the late Nelson Mandela. Join Roland Martin as we reflect on the revolutionary and outstanding history that… This morning, “NewsOne Now” mourns the death of the late Nelson Mandela along with the world.
Happy Birthday: A Look Into The Legacy Of Ray Charles
The Beat DFW Daily Video CLOSE Source: Laurent SOLA / Getty UPDATED: 8:30 a.m. ET, Sept. 23 “I don’t think any of us really knows why we’re here. But I think we’re supposed to believe we’re here for a purpose.” — Ray Charles Today, September 23, is the day of the incomparable Ray Charles’ (pictured) birth 91 years ago, the above quote still resonates with me as powerfully as it did when I first heard it at the opening of The Ray Charles Memorial Library in 2010.
Happy Birthday: A Look Into The Legacy Of Ray Charles Original
Written By Kirsten West Savali Posted 3 hours ago NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Laurent SOLA / Getty UPDATED: 8:30 a.m. ET, Sept. 23 “I don’t think any of us really knows why we’re here.
Remembering Marvin Gaye Through His Lens Of Social Consciousness
Source: The Washington Post / Getty UPDATED: 1:30 p.m. ET, April 1, 2021 — When the voice of Marvin Gaye was silenced forever by his father on April 1, 1984, when he shot and killed him in Los Angeles, CA, the world lost not only a brilliant talent, but a man in tune with the ills of the Black community.
ESSENCE Presents: COVID-19, Environmental Injustice & Medical Apartheid
By Kirsten West Savali · March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 There have been many loaded, anti-Black discussions about personal responsibility and how Black people manage our Black lives, including our health, during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, not nearly as much collective concern—and judgment—has been expended to call out white supremacist institutions and instructors that pathologize Blackness without examining the structural unwellness of this nation.
Did You Know? US Gov’t Found Guilty In Conspiracy To Assassinate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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‘Slow Justice’ As Officers Responsible For Killing Breonna Taylor Face Possible Termination
By Anoa Changa · December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Over nine months after Louisville police killed Breonna Taylor, officials moved to fire two more officers. The two detectives, Myles Cosgrove and Josh Jaynes, received pre-termination letters from interim chief Yvette Gentry. Jaynes was not present during the raid, but reports show he provided the information to get the no-knock warrant. CBS News reported authorities accused Jaynes of lying on the application for the search warrant.
Justice Department Fails To Bring Justice For Tamir Rice
By Anoa Changa · December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Six years after the killing of then 12-year-old Tamir Rice, the Justice Department has refused to bring criminal charges against the two Cleveland officers responsible. Relying on a high standard of providing beyond a reasonable doubt the officers acted with willful intent, prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to find a violation of Tamir Rice’s constitutional rights or that the officers obstructed justice.
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