"Blame Oliver North and Iran-Contra/ I ran contraband that they sponsored/ Before this rhyming stuff we was in concert" - Jay- Z "Blue Magic"
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Blame Reagan for making me into a monster...
"Blame Oliver North and Iran-Contra/ I ran contraband that they sponsored/ Before this rhyming stuff we was in concert" - Jay- Z "Blue Magic"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
The Death Of The Zulu Leader
On this date in 1828 the great Zulu king and leader Shaka kaSenzangakhona was assassinated by his half-brothers Dingane and Mhlangana. Shaka Zulu was the most influential leader of the Zulu Kingdom. He was a military genius who reformed the art of war and innovated weapons that changed fighting forever in this region. At the time of his death, Shaka ruled over 250,000 people and could have more than 50,000 warriors fighting in his grand army.
Happy Independence Day Mali
On this date in 1960 Mali became a fully independent Republic. This area which was known for its salt and gold trade had been colonized by the French since the 1880's. Mali was previously part of a federation that was made up of Senegal and Mali but it spit in June of 1960 which gave way for Mali to become fully independent. Modibo Keïta was elected the first president of the new nation. Historically Mali is known for the great empire in West Africa that lasted for over 400 years.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Somalia's Prime Minister Sharmarke Resigns
Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke has been under intense pressure to resign for some months in the country. On going struggles with President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed has not helped his cause. Mr Sharmarke said he had decided to step down in the national interest."After seeing that the political turmoil between me and the president has caused security vulnerability, I have decided to resign to save the nation and give a chance to others", is what he told reporters as he left his office for the last time. Hopefully this will bring an end to the internal turmoil in the government and peace throughout the country between the Islamist militant groups and the military.
Blitz the Ambassador in DC September 30th
Lunchbox theory is kicking off the fall with something special this September. In addition to the earth thumping sounds of DC’s very own DJ Underdog, Afrobeat 4 Ya Soul: The Concert Edition will feature Blitz the Ambassador. Based out of New York, this Ghanaian emcee uniquely fuses melodic African sounds such as Highlife and Afrobeat with classic ‘boom-bap’ hip hop. Featured along with Blitz is his very own brass heavy band, The Embassy Ensemble. Together they will be giving you a sonic live show that will take you back to the days of the “Boom Box” while simultaneously flashing into the future of Afrikan sound. come out on September 30 at Club Liv (2001 11th St, NW), enjoy some FREE face painting and take a look into the future. Advanced tickets are $10, $15 at the door, and doors open at 9pm.
2010-2011 HBCU Homecoming Dates & Games
| Alabama A&M University | Grambling State University | 10/02/2010 | 3:00 PM | Louis Crews Stadium (Huntsville, AL) |
| Alabama State University | Tuskegee University | 11/25/2010 | 1:00 PM | Crampton Bowl (Montgomery, AL) |
| Albany State University | Miles College | 10/09/2010 | 2:00 PM | (Albany, GA) |
| Alcorn State University | Texas Southern University | 10/09/2010 | 2:00 PM | Jack Spinks Stadium (Alcorn State, MS) |
| Benedict College | Concordia College | 10/30/2010 | 2:00 PM | Charlie Johnson Stadium (Columbia, SC) |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Delaware State University | 10/09/2010 | 4:00 PM | (Daytona Beach, FL) |
| Bowie State University | Lincoln University -Pennsylvania | 10/16/2010 | 1:00 PM | Bulldog Stadium (Bowie, MD) |
| Central State University | Kentucky State University | 10/09/2010 | 1:30 PM | (Wilberforce, OH) |
| Cheyney University | Bloomsburg University | 10/09/2010 | 1:00 PM | (Cheyney, PA) |
| Clark Atlanta University | Stillman College | 10/02/2010 | 1:30 PM | Panther Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| Delaware State University | North Carolina A&T State University | 10/16/2010 | 1:00 PM | (Dover, DE) |
| Edward Waters College | Weber International University | 10/16/2010 | 3:00 PM | Earl Kitchings Stadium - Raines High School (Jacksonville, FL) |
| Elizabeth City State University | Chowan University | 10/30/2010 | 1:30 PM | Roebuck Stadium (Elizabeth City, NC) |
| Fayetteville State University | Livingstone College | 10/23/2010 | 2:00 PM | Nick Jeralds Stadium (Fayetteville, NC) |
| Fisk University | Hiwassee College | 11/13/2010 | 3:00 PM | Fisk University (Nashville, TN) |
| Florida A&M University | Morgan State University | 10/30/2010 | 3:00 PM | Bragg Stadium (Tallahassee, FL) |
| Florida Memorial University | TBA | 02/12/2011 | TBD | (Miami Gardens, FL) |
| Fort Valley State University | Benedict College | 10/02/2010 | 1:00 PM | Wildcat Stadium (Fort Valley, GA) |
| Grambling State University | Concordia College | 11/06/2010 | 2:00 PM | Robinson Stadium (Grambling, LA) |
| Hampton University | Bethune-Cookman University | 11/06/2010 | 2:00 PM | Armstrong Field (Hampton, VA) |
| Howard University | Norfolk State University | 10/30/2010 | 1:00 PM | Greene Stadium (Washington, DC) |
| Jackson State University | Prairie View A&M University | 10/30/2010 | 4:00 PM | Veterans Memorial Stadium (Jackson, MS) |
| Johnson C Smith University | Saint Augustine's College | 10/23/2010 | 1:00 PM | Belk Complex (Charlotte, NC) |
| Kentucky State University | Clark Atlanta University | 10/16/2010 | 1:30 PM | Alumni Stadium (Frankfort, KY) |
| Knoxville College | TBA | 10/16/2010 | TBD | Knoxville College (Knoxville, TN) |
| Lane College | Miles College | 10/16/2010 | 2:00 PM | Lane Field (Jackson, TN) |
| Langston University | SW Assemblies of God University | 10/16/2010 | 2:00 PM | (Langston, OK) |
| Lincoln University -Missouri | Southwest Baptist University | 10/09/2010 | 2:00 PM | (Jefferson City, MO) |
| Lincoln University -Pennsylvania | Saint Paul's College | 10/30/2010 | 1:00 PM | Avon Grove High School (Avon Grove, PA) |
| Livingstone College | Shaw University | 10/02/2010 | 1:30 PM | Memorial Stadium (Salisbury, NC) |
| Miles College | Benedict College | 10/23/2010 | 1:00 PM | (Fairfield, AL) |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Prairie View A&M University | 10/02/2010 | 2:00 PM | Charles R. Kerg Field (Greenville, MS) |
| Morehouse College | Albany State University | 10/23/2010 | 2:00 PM | (Atlanta, GA) |
| Morgan State University | Delaware State University | 10/23/2010 | 1:00 PM | Hughes Stadium (Baltimore, MD) |
| Norfolk State University | Florida A&M University | 10/23/2010 | 2:00 PM | Dick Price Stadium (Norfolk, VA) |
| North Carolina A&T University | Morgan State University | 10/09/2010 | 1:00 PM | Aggie Stadium (Greensboro, NC) |
| North Carolina Central University | Edward Waters College | 10/30/2010 | 2:00 PM | O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium (Durham, NC) |
| Prairie View A&M University | Lincoln University -Missouri | 10/16/2010 | 2:00 PM | Blackshear Stadium (Prairie View, TX) |
| Saint Augustine's College | Fayetteville State University | 10/02/2010 | 2:00 PM | Broughton High School Stadium (Raleigh, NC) |
| Saint Paul's College | Chowan University | 10/16/2010 | 1:00 PM | Parkview High School (South Hill, VA) |
| Savannah State University | Norfolk State University | 11/20/2010 | 2:00 PM | Theodore Wright Stadium (Savannah, GA) |
| Shaw University | Chowan University | 10/23/2010 | 4:00 PM | Southeast Raleigh High School (Raleigh, NC) |
| South Carolina State University | Hampton University | 10/23/2010 | 1:30 PM | Oliver C Dawson Stadium (Orangeburg, SC) |
| Southern University and A&M College | Mississippi Valley State University | 10/09/2010 | 6:00 PM | A.W. Mumford Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA) |
| Stillman College | Central State University | 11/13/2010 | 1:30 PM | (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Tennessee State University | Eastern Illinois University | 11/06/2010 | 5:00 PM | LP Field (Nashville, TN) |
| Texas College | Southern Nazarene University | 10/23/2010 | 2:00 PM | Rose Stadium (Tyler, TX) |
| Texas Southern University | Mississippi Valley State University | 10/30/2010 | 2:00 PM | Delmar Stadium (Houston, TX) |
| Tuskegee University | Lane College | 11/06/2010 | 1:00 PM | Abbott Stadium (Tuskegee, AL) |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Mississippi Valley State University | 11/06/2010 | 2:30 PM | Golden Lion Stadium (Pine Bluff, AR) |
| Virginia State University | Lincoln University -Pennsylvania | 10/23/2010 | 1:30 PM | Rogers Stadium (Ettrick, VA) |
| Virginia Union University | Johnson C Smith University | 10/16/2010 | 1:00 PM | Hovey Field (Richmond, VA) |
| West Virginia State University | West Liberty University | 10/16/2010 | 1:30 PM | (Institute, WV) |
| Wiley College | Tougaloo College | 11/06/2010 | 2:00 PM | (Marshall, TX) |
| Winston-Salem State University | UNC-Pembroke | 10/23/2010 | 1:30 PM | Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) |
| Xavier Gold Rush (Basketball) | Wiley | 11/17/2010 | TBD | Xavier University- UC Ballroom (New Orleans, LA) |
Monday, September 20, 2010
War On Poverty Summit Continues In NYC
The 3 day summit has world leaders here in New York continuing the fight to end world wide poverty. This is the historic promise 189 world leaders made at the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 when they agreed to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs are an eight-point road map with measurable targets and clear deadlines for improving the lives of the world’s poorest people. World leaders have agreed to achieve the MDGs by 2015. The 8 goals of this movement includes; ending hunger, universal education, gender equality, child healthcare, mental healthcare, slowing down spread of HIV/AIDS, environmental sustainability, global partnership. To learn more about this campaign please go HERE.
Sub-Sahara Africa leads global decline in new HIV cases
The UN lastest numbers show that the countries in this area of Africa is leading in the overall decline in new HIV cases in the world. Read full story HERE.
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