ESPN 30 For 30: No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson [Video]

For those that missed it or didn't know about it, last night ESPN aired their 30 For 30 documentary series chronicling NBA star’s Allen Iverson’s trial from a 1993 incident that racially divided his hometown of Hampton, Virgina.

On February 13, 1993, 17-year-old Bethel High School basketball star Allen Iverson entered a Hampton, Virginia bowling alley with several classmates. It was supposed to be an ordinary evening, but it became a night that defined Iverson's young life: a quarrel soon erupted into a brawl pitting Iverson's young, black friends against a group of older white men. The fallout from the fight and the handling of the subsequent trial landed the nation's best high school athlete in jail and sharply divided the city along racial lines. Oscar nominee Steve James (Hoop Dreams) returns to his hometown of Hampton, where he once played basketball, to take a personal look at this still disputed incident and examine its impact on Iverson and the shared community.

"A Different World" Episode of The Week: Mammy Dearest

This episode touched on the history of  "mammies" (black nursemaids in the past, particularly during times of slavery) and how they were viewed in modern culture. The "mammies" were suppose to be a part of the art exhibit for their dorm dedication. The image however was not welcomed by all in the show. Whitley, Freddie and Mr. Gaines insisted that it is important to remember the role of these women in history. Kim tearfully confided in Mr. Gaines about a traumatic incident from her childhood that involved "mammies". Another issue that was covered during this show was that fact that blacks who were rich enough also owned slaves during colonial times. Whitley recommended that Lena should learn more about her heritage by reading slave journals and other information at the Gilbert Library. Lena's research uncovered the fact that Whitley's family owned slaves. The show ends with a great performance that shows the evolution of the African American woman.


"A Different World"- Mammy Dearest: Part 1/ Part2/ Part3

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Documentary of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon [Video]

This documentary which profiles the life of composer, Afro-beat pioneer, and human rights activist Fela Kuti was shown at The National Museum of African Art this past Saturday. The film is a mixture of footage from Fela performing as well as glimpses of his life and interviews. The piece is a little under a hour and will be well worth your time.

Peace and ENJOY!!!!!

"This that black Elohim Anunnaki rap"

Since I'm not posting as much during this transition period, I thought I would give yall the a compilation of the music that is keeping me going with the progression of  YEBies. This was also put together because I quote this guy's music everyday on Twitter so I thought it would only be fair to give all of my followers a great point of reference for my daily 140's. Download and enjoy. THIS is GOD HOP....

"Build a home, teach a class, start a revolution. Free the mind, heal the body, talkin' evolution" -Just Begun

"Stress- we mastered that, Death – we laugh at that" - A Prayer for Mike Vick & T.I.

"I got a lot of family, you got a lot of fans.

That's why the people got my back like the Verizon man.

I play the back and fade to black and then devise a plan." - Exhibit C

Download : Jay Electronica : By YEBies