What are the perks of being African American?

I was talking about the concept of white privilege -- the belief that being white comes with unearned advantages and everyday perks that its recipients are often unaware of. I asked a white ... If you're a skeptic, there's even a "Black Privilege Checklist" listing some of the perks blacks enjoy that whites cannot. read more

* Almost nothing in fashion or music becomes trendy or popular without black people first embracing it. Rap music, for better or for worse, is the “tune” of millennials. read more

Essential to Brain, Nerve, and Organ Function In humans, melanin is the primary determinant of skin and hair color. However, few people know that melanin is found in almost every organ of the body and is necessary for the brain and nerves to operate, the eyes to see, and the cells to reproduce. read more