One Minute

A few weeks ago, while researching Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, I came across one of his poems. Read More »

September 2, 2008 – 2:36 pm
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I Think They Like Me

7-year-old Joy Rider, Latarian Milton
Oh, man, this is classic. Juan Epstein chats with Latarian Milton.

Words can’t describe this, and I know on some level it’s wrong, but you’ve got to check it out. Read More »

September 2, 2008 – 11:14 am
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Love Makes You Beautiful

Shine Through It Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated actor Terrence Howard marches to the beat of his own drum (and I’m sure that drum is stuffed with baby wipes).

I’m also sure that when he announced he was recording an album, people were expecting something smooth and eclectic, just like the man himself.

And that’s exactly what you get with his highly-anticipated debut album, Shine Through It, which hits stores today.
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September 2, 2008 – 8:32 am
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Talkin’ to Me

A few days ago, Kanye featured Stephanie Kyoko and mentioned that she has three degrees: a master’s and two bachelor’s.

I was intrigued by this booty beauty with brains, so I decided to see what I else I could find out about her. Read More »

September 2, 2008 – 5:26 am
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Stupid

Estelle has plummeted down the U.S. charts after her album, Shine was taken off iTunes here in the States. Read More »

September 1, 2008 – 4:52 pm
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

The Truth

So Sarah Palin MAY be the mother, but her 17-year-old unmarried daughter is about to become one. Read More »

September 1, 2008 – 12:41 pm
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This Woman’s Work

With the release of Forbes’ list of 100 most powerful women, I was reminded of my Political Economy class in college where we discussed the impact women have on the world. Read More »

September 1, 2008 – 12:26 pm
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

No Matter What They Say

If you have something to say, I want you to say it. Please don’t beat around the bush with me; I hate that.

Russia’s prime minister Vladmir Putin is a prime example of what I like.
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September 1, 2008 – 10:23 am
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Big Money

If you’re a film director, what do you do when you can’t get adequate funding for your upcoming project?

Well, you could cry racism.

Or you could look for funding elsewhere. That’s exactly what veteran producer-director Spike Lee is doing. Read More »

September 1, 2008 – 8:23 am
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Gimme More

When I read the headline, “Black history to be compulsory in schools for the first time”, I thought, “Oh man, that’s great!”

After actually reading the article, I had a very different thought. Read More »

September 1, 2008 – 6:54 am
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