Articles from staff writer Jarrod Horton

State of Georgia Set For Execution

On Sept. 6th2011 in the state of Georgia, A Chatham County Judge signed death warrants to proceed with the execution of Troy Anthony Davis. Davis was accused of killing a white Savannah Police officer in 1989….. Read More

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Where’s my Television?

I haven’t owned a television in about three years. My old one went out; I never replaced it, and never missed it. It wasn’t just the government mandated a purchase of digital convertor box and my belief that this mandate was unfairly targeted towards the poor, or the outrageous cable bill prices, that made me ditch T.V. …. Read More

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Book Review: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer     Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is author Manning Marable attempt to paint a more accurate picture of the life and legacy of Malcolm X.  He said after reading The Autobiography

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90’s R&B Singer Dies in Hit and Run Accident

Jarrod Horton Staff Writer  According to www.hiphopdx.com  and other media sites, Natina Reed of 90’s R&B group Blaque died in an hit-and-run accident in Atlanta. Reed 32, who  reportedly has child with Dogg Pound member

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“Godfather of Rap” Passes Away

Gil Scott Heron ‘The Godfather of Rap’ died on May 27th, 2011 at age 62. He was most known for his song ‘The Revolution will not be Televised’ which title turned into a catchphrase that transcended generations….. Read More

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United States Government Actions in Libya are Suspect but Familiar

American Government supports rebel Libya troops in their quest to overthrow Colonel Gaddafi Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Should the United States Government arm rebel soldiers in Libya? Didn’t the United States arm Osama Bin Laden

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Comments not about Race

Jalen Rose Uncle Tom comments create controversy Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Recently former NBA basketball player and current ESPN announcer Jalen Rose teamed up with his employers to release a documentary about his college basketball

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Top Five Rappers of All Time

Usually when I see one of those “Greatest of All Time” list I have an immediate disagreement with the list and turn the T.V off or stop reading and then, I may glance back to see who they have as number one; and more times than not, they never get it right….Read More

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