In Brussels over the weekend, The European Union signed a temporary trade pact with Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Madagascar calling for tariffs on European goods to be removed over the next 15 years. Read the rest of the story here.
Monday, August 31, 2009
FAMU Law Gains Full Accreditation From The ABA
Congrats to FAMU School of Law for recently gaining full accreditation from the American Bar Association. FAMU becomes the 6th HBCU law school to reach full accreditation. The others include NCCU Law, Southern Law, Howard Law, Texas Southern Law, and UDC Law.
Africa In The New: Gabon To Elect New President
The west African country of Gabon had its voters out electing a new president for the country yesterday. This will be the successor for President Omar Bongo, who died in June after more than four decades in office. Read the entire story at CNN.
Candace Matthews Named Black Enterprise Corp Executive of the Year
Candace Matthews is Black Enterprise's Corporate Executive of the Year. The 50 year old Matthews, is the first private company executive to receive the honor. Read the entire story here.
Still Going On Even On National TV
The woman who had the poster snatched and then was escorted out by 3 officers had this to say about the situation.
Trailer of The Big L Story
Here's a lot more on one of the greatest to touch a mic. In the short time Big L was here on the earth, he left a lasting impression on many people and especially the rap game.BIG L Rest In Peace.
Happy Founders' Day Livingstone College
On this date in 1879 Livingstone College was originally founded as Zion Wesley Institute by a group of A.M.E. Zion ministers for the purpose of training ministers in the Cabarrus County town of Concord, North Carolina.
Today In Black History
On this date in 1979 Donald McHenry succeeded Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. as UN Ambassador.
Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago.
On this date in 1962 Trinidad and Tobago proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom.
His Soul is still On Ice... Eldridge Cleaver
On this date in 1935 Eldridge Cleaver was born in Wabbaseka, Arkansas. He would go on to write his most famous book Soul On Ice after moving to Los Angles and then became a prominent leader of the Black Panther Party.Wale - World Tour f. Jazmine Sullivan (prod. Cool & Dre)
New music from Wale with the great voice of Jazmine Sullivan. It def has a A Tribe Called Quest feel to it.Listen/Download:
Wale- World Tour f. Jazmine Sullivan (prod. Cool & Dre)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
J. Cole - Back to the Topic Freestyle
While I'm workin on the album I get urges to go off on certain beats I love. This is similar to the process of how The Warm Up originally started. I'm already sitting on some gems as we speak. I figured yall been rockin that warm up for a couple months, let's let some of them out
Happy 49th Birthday Branford Marsalis.
Great jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis was on this date in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in 1960. The movie Mo' Better Blues featured Marsalis's music throughout the film. Find out more about this great musician and our great genre of music on his site.Here is Denzel Washington playing some of Branford's stuff in Mo' Better Blues
TalkOfTheCitee vol.1
Monday, August 17, 2009
Music Monday- Isaac Hayes aka "Black Moses"- Ike's Mood And The Samples.
On this monday I that it was fit to bridge the gap from the old to the new with this selection. Its one of my favorite pieces by Black Moses. Hayes's sound, voice, and his sense of fashion will forever be remembered . This song was off the ...To Be Continued album in 1970.
Isaac Hayes Ikes Mood Compo
Michael Vick On 60 Minutes [Video]
So happy to see this brother back in the league. The newest member of the Philadelphia Eagles spoke to the great James Brown for a interview on 60 minutes.
Fabolous - Money Goes, Honey Stay [When The Money Goes Remix] f. Jay-Z [Video]
The Brooklyn boys hook up for the song and the video... All black everyting... BP3 is on the way.
Today In Black History.
On this date in 1887 Marcus Garvey, the father of the black nationalist and pan african movements was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamiaca.
Wale - My Sweetie (Spray It)- Post From A Post - DCtoBC
Great new song from the Nigerian-American rapper Wale. Africans world wide will love this track as soon as it hits the masses. I respect this dude's grind and that never forgets about his African roots. For the entire post click here or on the picture to see DCtoBC's full background of this crazy new track.
Jay Electronica Live in Atlanta (Video)
Some footage of Jay's set from Atlanta. He is currently on tour with Mos Def.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Today In Black History.
On this date in 1981 Coca-Cola agreed to supply some $34 million to assist both Black businesses and the Black community at large. This prompted the end of a nationwide boycott led by PUSH. The boycott had started that July 11th because at that point, blacks had zero percent of control in anything coca-cola. The boycott which was mainly on the east coast, opened many eyes to the problems blacks were still facing trying to get into the door of corporate America. The underlying problem was that America had found a way to keep Black America underdeveloped through capitalism.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Happy 48th Birthday President Obama.
Happy 48th and god bless you with many more. The President is a ideal Y.E.B.What a difference a year makes. The effects of having the most powerful job in the world
Sunday, August 2, 2009
LeBron James “More Than A Game” Trailer.
Five talented young basketball players from Akron, Ohio star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about friendship and loyalty in the face of great adversity. Coached by a charismatic, but inexperienced player’s father, and led by future NBA superstar LeBron James, the Fab Five’s improbable seven-year journey leads them from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Along the way, the close-knit team is repeatedly tested—both on and off the court—as James exploding worldwide celebrity threatens to destroy everything theyve set out to achieve together. More Than A Game combines a series of unforgettable one-on-one interviews with rare news footage, never-before-seen home videos, and personal family photographs to bring this heart-wrenching and wholly American story to life. Coming to theaters October 2nd, 2009. -via AP Press Release.
Baatin 1974-2009
R.I.P. to Baatin of Slum Village, another true hip-hop solider is gone but will not be forgotten.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Today In Black History.
On this date in 1941 Ronald H Brown was born in Washington D.C. He would go on to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee as well as the United States Secretary of Commerce under Bill Clinton. Both were first for an African American.
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