Earlier, a close friend of mine had a lot to say about the US military being in Africa.  His concerns were understood and this is what he had to say:  "So can we address the fact our military is over there trying to impose their will upon this people who just asking for their due.. this is why we don't stand..!!! Americans the fucking ter...

I'm dating myself here. Remember Dap from Spike Lee's 1988 film School Daze? Played by renown actor Lawrence Fishburne, Dap was a student-activist on the campus of a HBCU named Mission College. Dap was trying his hardest to organize students to play a part in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. You may remember all thos...

 ***I feel like I'm going through the matrix lol*** Loyalty has a few definitions but my favorite is "when you stick with one person and keep that person close to you.  That person doesn't talk to other people behind your back, doesn't cheat on you and never leaves your side" Instead of taking the blue pill, I decided to take the red pill...

**Please pardon the video quality, however, the audio is very clear.  Thank You & PRESS PLAY**When it comes to making an impact on the community, these two have truly made a difference in Rowan County.  Alex Clark AKA Melanated Genius and Roberto "Bully" White have provided our community with programs & events that focus on childr...

​It has become a routine of mine to observe every detail about myself when I look in the mirror. Self-reflection is important for your esteem and your mental health. Self-reflection simply means "meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions & motives." Taking these steps ensures maturity and assists with the ability to communica...

As we move forward, it's imperative for us as the local black community to understand and/or be reminded of a few tactics associated with propaganda. We will see/hear information that's misleading and supports a status quo and oppressive infrastructure. Now more than ever, it's important that we stay ahead of the game that's being played; a game th...

Black Lines - Salisbury first business feature is Off Grid In Color. During our interview, Off Grid In Color owner Chantel Johnson shares with The Info Hub (TIH) about herself and her business. Read below to learn more about this amazing local black business.  TIH: Chantel, thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by...

Have you ever sat down with someone to have a conversation and they start playing in their phone?  I can't even front like I don't do that sometimes but business distracts me at times........and ain't nothing wrong with that!   Some of you know that I worked in a group home setting and before the children went to bed at night, it was...

Maaannnnnnn Listen........Ya'll wouldn't believe it if I told you but I'mma Say It Anyway........ I used to think that I had a sign on my forehead that said, "Holla at me if you are crazy or insecure." (HaHaHa)  For real though, I should have been a psychiatrist/counselor or self-love coach for each one of them and did that for a few who actua...

 I was washing clothes at the laundromat earlier during the week and noticed a young man taking a walk.  He went into the shop next door to get some change and then came to the laundromat to get quarters.  I was sitting in my car when he came back outside with the soda that he purchased........and couldn't help myself ya'll...