The Honey Trap Presents: 'Black Women Spin’ For Women, By Women

'Black Women Spin’ is a cultural experience in LA, highlighting the artistic, creative, and entrepreneurial contributions women bring to the culture! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJune 10, 2021The Honey Trap Presents: 'Black Women Spin’ For Women, By Women, Scents by Angelle, beard oil, body butter, Angelle Talerico, Angel Ray Remedies, hip hop

Protecting Black Women: Addressing Colorism Issues And Abuse

Colorism and abuse is alive and well in the Black community and it’s necessary for these issues to be addressed! We discuss it here!

Culture 3Omar CookJune 7, 2021Protecting Black Women: Addressing Colorism Issues And Abuse, Black women, Talib Kweli, Twitter, domestic violence, police brutality, Sandra Bland, Rekia Boyd, Breonna Taylor, Tory Lanez, Noname

Has America Seen A Shift Since The Death Of George Floyd?

The past year has seen a number of cultural, political and social shifts, as the death of George Floyd woke many people up to the way in which injustice is not some past notion, native to the Jim Crow era. We discuss some of the changes that have taken place in the U.S. since!

Culture 3Omar CookMay 29, 2021Has America Seen A Shift Since The Death Of George Floyd?, George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, Police brutality, Black Lives Matter

The Return To Life Pre-Pandemic: Long-Overdue Or Done Too Soon?

Living in the midst of a pandemic has ultimately become the “new normal”, but as the number of new cases have begun to shrink, a call for the return to life before the pandemic-- the “old normal”-- has become increasingly present. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMay 28, 2021The Return To Life Pre-Pandemic: Long-Overdue Or Done Too Soon?, pandemic, Covergirl, CDC, vaccine

Rise And Grind: Hustle Culture Is Not The Flex You Think It Is

Rise and grind culture has people subscribed to the idea that complete and total dedication to a specific craft is vital for success, regardless of how unorthodox or unhealthy some of these methods might be. Hustle culture might be a temporary fix in finding fulfillment, but it is not the end-all-be-all solution. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMay 13, 2021Rise And Grind: Hustle Culture Is Not The Flex You Think It Is, pandemic

It's Time For Better Portrayals of Black People on Television and in the Media

The world so often tries to fit Black people into one box, with Hollywood continuously putting out trauma porn and Black people being represented as gangsters, slaves, or in extreme poverty. It’s time to create better narratives for ourselves! We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMay 5, 2021The world so often tries to fit Black people into one box, with Hollywood continuously putting out trauma porn and Black people being represented as gangsters, slaves, or in extreme poverty. It’s time to create better narratives for ourselves! We discuss it here!, Hollywood, Black men, Black Movies, Black women

Gatekeeping Black Culture: An Extreme Or Necessary Measure?

Black culture has continuously been ripped off for non-Black majorities as our mannerisms, style and personality are often stolen for profit without receiving proper credit. Gatekeeping the entirety of Black culture seems extreme in conception but is a necessary conversation!

Culture 2Omar CookMay 2, 2021Gatekeeping Black Culture: An Extreme Or Necessary Measure?, Black hairstyles, Black culture

Entrepreneurship vs 9-5s: Choosing A Lifestyle That Fits You

With a generation that values their free time more than ever, choosing the right work lifestyle is crucial! Whether it’s a 9-5 or entrepreneurship, there are pros and cons to both! We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 27, 2021Entrepreneurship vs 9-5s: Choosing A Lifestyle That Fits You, Entrepreneurship

Make Racists Afraid Again: Army Sergeant Jonathan Pentland Charged With Assault

Jonathan Pentland, a US Army sergeant, was charged with assault for shoving a man whose only crime was minding his business. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 23, 2021Make Racists Afraid Again: Army Sergeant Jonathan Pentland Charged With Assault, Jonathan Pentland, Racism, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Miya Ponsetto

Daunte Wright And George Floyd Were Connected and Both Deserved Better

Two men, two fathers, two human beings whose lives were stolen in a similar manner, shared a common connection. George Floyd and Daunte Wright deserved better! We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 16, 2021Daunte Wright And George Floyd Were Connected and Both Deserved Better, Daunte Wright, George Floyd, Kim Potter, Geroge Floyd, Eric Garner, Adam Toledo, Police brutality

Working Jobs You Don't Like: Choosing Between Morals and Money

Sometimes you have to work jobs that are not ideal to be financially stable until you can find a better one, but how do you handle a situation where it seems like you have to choose between your morals or your money? We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 14, 2021Working Jobs You Don't Like: Choosing Between Morals and Money

The Performative Nature of “Cancel Culture” And It's Inconsistency

The growth of social media has led to the phenomenon of "cancel culture”, but the inconsistency lies with certain artists being excused from bad behavior because they make good music or create nice products. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 12, 2021The Performative Nature of “Cancel Culture” And It's Inconsistency, Cancel Culture, Me too, R. Kelly, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, social media

Abolishing the N-word: A Personal Experience

Have you ever dealt with non-Black friends trying to justify their right to use the n-word? We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 6, 2021Abolishing the N-word: A Personal Experience

Why Afrofuturism Is A Fierce Instrument Of Black Empowerment And Liberation

At the intersection of fantasy, technology, and Black liberation lies the thrilling idea of Afrofuturism, one of the most innovative tools used by Black innovators today to empower Black people. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookApril 5, 2021Why Afrofuturism Is A Fierce Instrument Of Black Empowerment And Liberation, Afrofuturism, Octavia Butler, Black Panther, Lovecraft Country, Solange

Black Lives Matter Is Raising Money But Where Is It Going?

Since 2013, “Black Lives Matter” has risen in popularity and has raised millions of dollars, but there has been a lot of criticism surrounding the BLM Network and where the money they are earning is going. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 31, 2021Black Lives Matter Is Raising Money But Where Is It Going?, Black Lives Matter, BLM, Tamir Rice, Samaria Rice, police brutality, Lisa Simpson, Richard Risher, Michael Brown Sr, Michael Brown, Ferguson, Patrisse Cullors

Stop Asian Hate: Support a Cause Without Degrading Another

With recent hate crimes against the Asian community rising, awareness on the situation is definitely needed. But why are Black people being used as a compare and contrast option to bring awareness to the Anti-Asian hate crime movement? We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 22, 2021Stop Asian Hate: Support a Cause Without Degrading Another, Racism, Black Lives Matter, BLM, hate crimes, Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors

Disrespecting Black Women Is An Easy Way To Gain Social Media Clout

Disrespecting Black Women has become an easy way to gain social media clout, specifically through tik tok! We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 17, 2021Disrespecting Black Women Is An Easy Way To Gain Social Media Clout, Black women, social media, internet clout

Meghan Markle Is An Example Of Skin Color Remaining An Issue In Society

Despite Meghan Markle being fair-skinned and biracial, the issue of skin color still remains after marrying into the Royal family. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 12, 2021Meghan Markle Is An Example Of Skin Color Remaining An Issue In Society, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Racism, British monarchy, Oprah

Dr. Seuss Books Are Being Pulled Due To A History Of Racist Illustrations

After a long history of making racist references to African culture and Asian stereotypes, Dr. Seuss Enterprises has halted the circulation of six of their books. We discuss it here!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 12, 2021Dr. Seuss Books Are Being Pulled Due To A History Of Racist Illustrations, Dr. Seuss, Racism, Quaker Oats

Women's History Month: 11 Prominent Black Women Making An Impact

Women’s History Month is essential in honoring women who inspire us! Here are 11 prominent Black Women who are making a major impact!

Culture 2Omar CookMarch 11, 2021Women's History Month: 11 Prominent Black Women Making An Impact, Black History, Women’s History Month, Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Regina King, SZA, Maya Angelou

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