Authentic Filters

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson split after only 9 months of dating. Some knew the inevitable was bound to happen, while others were cheering for them from the sidelines. Did Kim lower her standards to try something different that she had hoped would work out for the long haul or was the age gap between them a problem to begin with?  On another note, an important key element to building character...

That’s that Na-Na …said Queen Bey on her highly acclaimed Seventh Studio album “ Renaissance ”. Dedicated to her Late Uncle Jonny, it’s as vibrant as it is brilliant. With Cheeky lyrics & melodic beats, Beyoncé’s artistry shines brightly in music that is beautiful from beginning to end. Act I makes you dance, laugh, smile, and most certainly feel good. It’s hard enough to create one album wher...

Netflix has been incrementally increasing their fee’s over the years since they first started. What was once around $7, has now surpassed a whole $20. It’s to be expected that as a business continues to provide more and more offerings and at a greater level, cost increases will happen. From top talent to original produced shows, Netflix has a lot going. But with the increase in competition, just h...

At local Northeast Middle School,  a 14-year-old was stabbed multiple times by another student and later died from his injuries. Our condolences go out to the family for this sad, tragic loss. People  need to be held accountable when they are measures in place that are not being followed by school officials. This school had resource officers, medal detectors, and the students were required to carr...

It’s clear that the war in Ukraine is not getting better. By definition, War is: A state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state . This particular conflict however seems very much one-sided in its level of escalation. The world has seen the destruction, the sorrow, and pain inflicted on thousands of innocent people. There are days it feels...

There are many issues going on in the world right now. As a nation, we must not lose sight to the senseless attack and war going on against Ukraine. Innocent civilians are being brutally murdered every day and millions have escaped with just the clothes on their back trying to seek asylum elsewhere. News outlets are reporting and displaying images of dead bodies along the dark, eerie streets. The...

This week we are discussing the days long confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. While there were plenty of disappointing moments in how she was treated by a # of Senators, there were more warming moments in how she was embraced. A woman with an amazing pedigree and background of accomplishments, it's a well deserved nomination and confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. #Supp...

There is so much going on in the world right now, that we wanted to dedicate another episode to giving short updates on many relevant topics from the War in Ukraine, Lost life of a Golf Team, to the close of tax season, ending Daylight savings time, a March Madness update and the firing of Chris Cuomo from CNN.  The war in Ukraine is not getting better and the world is seeing no end in sight for e...

Welcome back to another fresh episode of Authentic Filters. We are halfway through Season 3 and on this episode, we’re talking about a number of topics around the world. Everything from Kim Kardashian West to Supply Chain Issues. Ukraine and Russia updates to Iraq and Iran. We’re firing on all cylinders in this near hr long segment and we hope that you enjoy. #SupportBlackBusinesses If you love AR...

President Joe Biden addresses the nation on March 1, 2022, during his State of the Union Address. Here are some of the key highlights from his powerful speech. President Biden began by acknowledging the war that is going on currently in Ukraine . He praised the Ukrainians for standing strong and fighting for democracy. President Biden made it clear that we as a nation stand with the Ukrainian peop...

The Ukraine and Russian tension can be traced back decades to when Ukraine gained it’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.  Things came to a head in February of 2014 when Russia invaded and annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine (which resulted in thousands of casualties). This event took place in the aftermath of the Revolution of Dignity and is part of the wider Russian-Ukrainian War...

Are you ready for the Metaverse? Defined as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connections in futurism & science fiction,  it is often described as a hypothetical iteration of the internet as a single universal virtual world that is facilitated using virtual and augmented reality headsets. Basically, it’s giving “Ready Player One”....but the creators are on to so much more. The M...

Since 1976 , every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. It’s been a chance to highlight the many accomplishments of Black culture, the advancements made, and what’s to come. But to be 100 with you, Black History is American History, it’s World History, and is certainly worth more than a month. It’s a part of our lives and runs deep within many of o...

At the top of the pandemic, many businesses were applying for the PPP and EIDL loans. However, it didn’t take long for individuals to figure out how to game the system and take advantage of the process. It was recently reported through Bizjournals.com that roughly 90 billion dollars have been paid out in fraudulent applications.  Currently, there are District Attorneys (DA’s) throughout several st...

It’s time we have a serious conversation about Reparations for African Americans. For over 32 years, the Slavery Reparation Bill has been introduced at every congressional session since 1989 and just this year, they decided to vote on the bill to move it into the S tudy and Development proposal phase. If we continue to sit back and do nothing, another 30 years will pass by and the wrong that was i...

Smash and Grabs You’ve probably seen the crazy videos of groups of people banning together to rob high-end luxury and electronic stores across the country. Most notably, in California and some surrounding areas. Happening in split seconds groups of 10+ people brazenly bum-rush these places and try to take as much as they can.  Surely this isn’t what our society has come to. People doing what they...

Rittenhouse…Not Guilty This past week, the Jury decided the outcome of the fatal shootings by then 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse . Not Guilty . A verdict that elated some but majorly disappointed others. Two men lost their lives and a third forever altered at the hands of Rittenhouse due to his careless actions of possessing a military style gun and choosing to go to the protest with that very weap...

Affairs in Order No one knows when their time on earth will expire. We don’t have a crystal ball nor can we predict what the future holds; but one thing is for sure, life on earth is temporary, so don’t procrastinate when it comes to making sure all your “Affairs are in Order”, before you depart from this world. One of the most selfless acts one can do is to invest in purchasing life insurance for...

Rebuilding America Late Friday night on November 5th, the Democrats finally got an Infrastructure Bill passed. The initiative to Build Back Better is a huge undertaking, but one that the country as a whole needs. New highways, bridges, railroads; commitment to combating climate change and investing in services such as high speed internet for all and EV charging stations isn’t a “political” thing,...

Trying To Undo a Wrong Just recently, it was reported by Fox News and The Wall Street Journal that the Biden Administration plans to pay illegal immigrant families $450k to $1 million dollars for the hardship that was inflicted upon them when they crossed the US border illegally and were separated from their loved ones during the Trump Administration. There are several agencies that are on board w...

The Great Resignation What a time to be alive. What a time to have an awakening. What a time to disrupt an industry. A trio of three things that have aligned for many people since the hit of COVID-19. What was certainly a nightmare scenario, has since caused people around the country to question what they are really doing with their lives.  In August 2021, the U.S. saw some of the highest resignat...

Women are Invisible As the saying goes, If you see something wrong, do something about it . People today are not living by that motto.  Just recently, a woman was riding the Septa train in Philadelphia when a man assaulted and raped her on the train in plain view of all the other riders. Many of the passengers on the train stood by and watched. This incident occurred around 8:00pm at night when th...

Trump 2024? Bill Maher said it best when describing Trump as a “ shark who simply has gone out to sea” ...not away. Slowly eating people one by one and turning them into supporters to further push his agenda.  If you remember, the Trump years were full of complete chaos. Every week seemed like a reality show: the intro, the drama, a climactic moment, and the need to stay tuned for next week’s epis...

It’s time to officially Free Britney Imagine being one of the biggest stars in the world, at the height of your career with a pedigree that still hasn’t been topped till this day. Sold out global tours, iconic #1 albums, videos, and a fan base that has been down since day 1. Now imagine having your entire world turned upside down because of the stress and pressure society has put on you and being...

The Haitian’s Journey to a Better Life America is known as the land of opportunity, which is why so many from different countries decide to take a chance and come here. Just recently, over 15,000 Haitians left their native land with only the clothes on their backs. Many of them took the journey by foot, crossing through and around 11 countries while others traveled by plane or bus as they made the...