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Phonte and 9th Wonder talk about Love #LLFDP
Phonte and 9th (great to see them hanging, by the way) in a candid conversation about the L word. No not “lesbians” (Scott Pilgrim reference) the OTHER “L” word… LOVE. Check it out.
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[Photo] Role Models
The Huxtables were a weekly illustration and example of one way to be a Dad, businessman, career woman, Spouse, Son, Daughter, Grandson, Sister, Son in Law, etc. Though we often had these examples at home as well, they served as a great reminder of how great we could be. With fond remembrances. Thank you Cliff…
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Phylicia Rashad Shopping for Chicago Jazz at Amoeba
Phylicia Rashad is making her Los Angeles directorial debut with the Ebony Repertory Theatre’s production of Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play “A RAISIN IN THE SUN.” While in town she stopped by one of MY favorite haunts, Amoeba Record Store, to pick up some 1950’s Chicago Jazz.
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Happy Mother’s Day from Dead-Prez – The Beauty Within
Dead Prez “The Beauty Within” is dedicated to the natural beauty of women of color. These brothers are about activism on all levels, this time pushing hard for self-esteem. Be sure to be on the lookout for Dead-Prez on tour in your area, and check them out at DeadPrez.com.
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Jill Scott Live in NYC
This week I had one of the best days ever. I conducted a great interview with Prodigy of Mobb Deep, caught up with my partner Ali Muhammad of 21 Hustle who was covering a red carpet event at Webster Hall, Had dinner with Light and friends at a macrobiotic spot, and then caught up with…
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Is Laziness and Greed Crippling Black Storytelling in Hollywood?
Actor Anthony Mackie in a recent interview espoused: “I think right now [blacks] are being kinda lazy on our game,” Mackie said. “There are enough brothers with distribution deals and production deals where we should be making our own movies.” “Oprah got her own network,” Mackie said. “Michael Jordan own a franchise. We got black…
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Tracey Wilson Dropped 100 Pounds. Help her Show the World!
Tracey Wilson has worked her butt off and as a result dropped an astonishing 100 pounds. In the process she’s discovered her passion and the warrior inside her. Now she has the chance to be on the cover of Fitness Magazine with your help.
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A Few Updates for the Black History Month Reader
Black History is being penned every day. Celebrate this year with a few classics and a few updates in the bookstore.