John Threat: Urban Web Pioneer
Posted by Maurice Cherry
It’s been nearly eight years since Urban Exposé put urban websites and the minds behind them on blast. In the time since, John Threat (aka John Lee), the former anonymous blogger behind the site, has not been resting on his laurels. But before we go into his newest ventures, let’s take a trip back to [...]
Read MoreAre You In ‘The Loop’?
Posted by Maurice Cherry
Call it a corollary of the “Obama effect”, but more websites are appearing which chronicle the breadth of the Black experience through our history and current times. One of the newest sites joining the chorus is The Loop 21, an interactive website providing in-depth analysis of economics, politics, social issues and the day’s top stories [...]
Read MoreThink About ‘The Black Factor’
Posted by Maurice Cherry
With companies laying off their workers left and right, it’s become more important than ever to keep in step with the nuances of the modern workforce. For African-Americans, this can be a particularly prickly task to handle. Some companies are definitely more liberal than others, and often times, it can be hard to discern what [...]
Read MoreRushmore Drive + Global Grind: A Good Match?
Posted by Maurice Cherry
Fresh off the heels of their announcement of Russell Simmons as EIC and the addition of several celebrities to their blogging roster, Global Grind has now partnered with IAC’s Rushmore Drive, famous for their Black search engine and unique sorting algorithm for finding Black content on the web.
According to a recent press release, the scope [...]
Honey’s Sweet New Redesign
Posted by Maurice Cherry
Nokware talked last month about Honey Magazine’s latest incarnation as a web-only publication with a substantial $10 million investment behind it. The site recently went live and is currently in beta.
The new Honey Magazine site design shuns the familiar brown and orange of previous site designs and went for an edgier, darker look with various [...]
