One of the benefits of social media has been the blossoming of authentic, alternative representations of black people. These websites show that there is much more to the experience of black people than what is commonly depicted on television and film. Here are ten black alternative culture websites you should know.

by Jolie Doggett of justJOLIE

Dear Jamila,

First let me thank you for taking the time to research (I use that term loosely) and write your article. You provided eye-opening insight into your thoughts and the thoughts of others. The "issue" you wrote about, however is not as black and white as you made it appear.The idea that black women must somehow "choose" between education and marriage is absurd as if the two are mutually exclusive.