Had he lived, Sam Cooke would have turned 80-years-old in January of this year. His life and legacy were celebrated with the naming of 36th Street, Chicago, Illinois as Sam Cooke Way on Saturday, June 18. …. 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
Read more90’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
Read more“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
Read moreActor from the HBO’s “The Wire” to Open Grocery Store in New Orleans
Food has always been important to the portly actor, who first drew national acclaim in the role of Detective Bunk Moreland on another HBO series, “The Wire,”and now plays the trombonist Antoine Batiste on “Treme,” which is filming episodes in New Orleans for broadcast next fall. … Read More
Read moreAlex Cross Movie Review
‘Alex Cross’ movie review: Tyler Perry trades ‘Madea’ muumuu for police badge By Mike Scott Article Reprint In “Alex Cross,” Tyler Perry trades his “Madea” wig for a police badge, which is in and of
Read moreMadea Battle Won’t Go Away
The pop culture ring is set for showdown of “Madea” versus “Mookie.” Filmmaker Tyler Perry unleashed an arsenal of pent-up rage about longtime detractor Spike Lee during a Tuesday press conference for his “Madea’s Big Happy Family.”…… Read More
Read moreThey Need to Know That (Change)
By: BIG BEAR Guest Writer Love thy neighbor, don’t change your behavior. Change your self. Change is the savior. Change is the word, Change is the labor. Don’t beg the next man, asking for favors.
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