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Jamall Calloway
Why Commitment Scares Me (Confessions of an Intimidated Black Man Pt. 4)
Jamall Calloway returns with the final part to his "Confessions of an Intimidated Black Man" series. In this one, he pens an open letter confessing why commitment intimidates him. Read morePosted in: Education, Opinions, Race and IdentityComments: 8 commentsTags: Barack Obama, College, Jamall Calloway, Race & Identity
The Black College is Dead
The preference for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) seems to be waning. HBCUs were once the home of our educational investments, but are now likened to the land of Reconstruction Era relics. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Race and Identity, ReligionComments: 2 commentsTags: Christianity, Jamall Calloway
How Many Transgenders Have to Die Before the Black Church Gets Involved?
Jamall Calloway sheds light on the often overlooked injustices and brutal violence the transgender community faces on a daily basis. He admonishes the Black Church to reflect the ministry of Christ by standing up to protect the rights of and prevent violence against the transgender community. Read morePosted in: Life, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: Glory, Hip-Hop, Jamall Calloway, Jay-Z, Nas
Fatherhood and Hip-Hop: Jay-Z, Nas and Odes to Daughters
Jamall Calloway shines light on two legendary Hip Hop artists, Jay-Z and Nas, who in their own talented way show a positive and loving side to the joys and pains of being an African American father. Read more5 Lessons Learned from Dealing with Life's Storms
Jamall Calloway provides insight on the inevitable storms life often brings. He emphasizes not only the importance of riding out these storms when they come, but also the importance of preparing for them in advance. Read morePosted in: Education, Opinions, Race and IdentityComments: 4 commentsTags: Education, Jamall Calloway
African American Professors: The Unsung Heroes of Our Community
Our community's entertainers and professional athletes are often celebrated as heroes, but what about professors who shape who we are and the way we see the world? Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Race and IdentityComments: 3 commentsTags: Fear, Jamall Calloway, Relationships
An Intimidated Black Man Finds Some Heart (Confessions Pt. 3)
This is part three of Jamall Colloway's debut on Urban Cusp in which he penned an open love letter confessing doubts and insecurities brought about by a woman who intimidates him. In this letter, he shows is evolution and that he has finally "found some heart." Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Race and IdentityComments: 11 commentsTags: Jamall Calloway, Relationships
