April 2013
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This week, another young black man, who just happened to be a good friend of mine, was senselessly killed by gun violence. This madness has to stop. We have to do whatever we can to stop the spread of illegal guns. 
Apr 27th
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“What we’ve said to the girls is, ‘If you guys ever decided you’re going to get a...”
– President Obama, when asked about his daughters getting tattoos…the Leader of the Free World is a funny dude… Washington Post
Apr 27th
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Tyler Perry Sued for Allegedly Stealing... →
Well if he did steal that script, it sho wasn’t worth it, because the dialog in that film was awful…
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Apr 26th
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“Rap music is so diverse in its themes, its style, its content but when it...”
– bell hooks, cultural criticism — rap: authentic expression or market construct?  (via sukforhonesty) The idea that young white consumers have steered the direction of rap music may be a cop out…was it not young black consumers that turned away from the De La Souls and Tribe Called Quests...
Apr 26th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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The Top 10 Companies For Blacks
HuffPost Black Voices showcases the companies that give the most opportunities to minorities and are reaping the benefits - http://huff.to/15Mhy79
Apr 25th
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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“Hip hop narrates the activity and conditions of our culture,” “It doesn’t create...”
– Rapper T.I. in response to hearing his likeness was used on a Hip-hop website frequented by deceased Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev. According to TMZ, the artist states he wasn’t aware his picture was being used on the site, and is disturbed at the idea that Hip-hop would be attached to...
Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd