YEBies Birthday: Dick Gregory

On this date in 1932 Dick Gregory was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Over the years Gregory was used his many talents as a comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur to talk about race and its impact here in America. He is often best known for his autobiography Nigger which is still selling well since its release in 1964. His activism is still going on as he continues to live in the DC area. Please check out the clips below to get a better idea of just who this great man is.

Gregory and Sonia Sanchez @ Busboys & Poets 2010

Sick and Tired... (Poetry)

Poet Shihan poem on the things he is sick and tired about.... See if you are sick and tired of any of these same things... Leave comments.

Nas XXL Cover x "Nasty" Video

Commemorating 20 years in the game, Nas returns on the cover of XXL. Issue hits newsstands on October 25( Via Rap Radar).

Nas went back to his old hood of Queens Bridge to shoot the video for his first track of of Life is Good. Every time i hear this track, it takes me back to the mid 90s when Essco first became rap royalty.

Jay Electronica Ft. Mobb Deep “Call Of Duty”( With Lyrics)

Jay has the internet/twitter going nuts over his recent tweets and this new track featuring Havoc and Prodigy. Maybe, this is a sign that he's ready to release Act II. He dedicated the track to Apple’s late co-founder Steve Jobs and his own hometown. “I dedicate today’s release to Steve Jobs’ family, and the people of New Orleans,” he tweeted the day the tracked was released.

Here's what Jay had to say about this track.

Listen/Download: Jay Electronica Ft. Mobb Deep “Call Of Duty”




Full lyrics after the jump.

The Best Detox Foods For…

Losing Weight:

Artichokes
Lemons
Pink Grapefruit
Pineapple
Celery
Chili Peppers

Radiant Skin:

Watermelon
Red Bell Peppers
Avocado
Dark Leafy Greens
Berries
Flaxseed

Fighting Bloating:

Papaya
Ginger
Sauerkraut and Fermented Foods

Strengthening Bones:

Dark Leafy Greens
Green Tea
Broccoli
Almonds
Sesame Seeds

We are truly what we eat. Lets start eating to live....

DYDC Presents: The Talented 3.0

My homies and fellow YEBIES over at DYDC are bringing us the third installment of their series "The Talented" this October 11th at Gibson Guitar Lounge. This night creative energy and enterprise includes live performances from Andy Suzuki and The Method as well as Tiara Thomas. To make sure you are able to get in to this next level event, get your tickets now HERE. Your tickets will include entry to see these musical acts and a Heienken/Belvedere sponsored open bar. If you missed The Talented 1 & 2, here's what you missed...

2011-2012 HBCU Homecoming Dates & Games

HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE TIME PLACE Alabama A&M University Mississippi Valley State University 10/08/2011 1:00 PM (Huntsville, AL) Alabama State University Tuskegee University 11/24/2011 1:00 PM (Montgomery, AL) Albany State University Benedict College 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Albany, GA) Alcorn State University Concordia College 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Lorman, MS) Benedict College Clark Atlanta University 10/15/2011 2:00 PM (Columbia, SC) Bethune Cookman University Morgan State University 11/05/2011 TBD (Daytona Beach, FL) Bowie State University Livingstone College 09/17/2011 TBD (Bowie, MD) Central State University Southwest Baptist University 10/15/2011 1:30 PM (Wilberforce, OH) Cheyney University West Chester 10/15/2011 1:00 PM (Cheyney, PA) Clark Atlanta University Miles College 10/08/2011 1:30 PM (Atlanta, GA) Concordia College Texas College 10/08/2011 5:00 PM (Selma, AL) Delaware State University Morgan State University 10/29/2011 TBD (Dover, DE) Edward Waters College Concordia College 10/01/2011 TBD (Jacksonville, FL) Elizabeth City State University Virginia State University 10/15/2011 1:30 PM (Elizabeth City, NC) Fayetteville State University Shaw University 10/15/2011 2:00 PM (Fayetteville, NC) Florida A&;M University Howard University 10/08/2011 3:00 PM (Tallahassee, FL) Florida Memorial University TBA 02/12/2011 TBD (Miami Gardens, FL) Fort Valley State University Stillman College 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Fort Valley, GA) Grambling State University Mississippi Valley State University 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Grambling, LA) Hampton University North Carolina Central University 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Hampton, VA) Howard University North Carolina A&T State University 10/22/2011 1:00 PM (Washington, DC) Jackson State University Arkansas Pine Bluff University 10/08/2011 4:00 PM (Jackson, MS) Johnson C. Smith University Virginia Union University 10/15/2011 1:00 PM (Charlotte, NC) Kentucky State University Fort Valley State University 10/08/2011 TBD (Frankfurt, KY) Lane College Tuskegee University 10/15/2011 2:00 PM (Jackson, TN) Langston University Southwestern Assemblies of God University 10/15/2011 2:00 PM (Langston, OK) Lincoln University -Missouri Fort Hayes State University 10/01/2011 TBD (Jefferson City, MO) Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Chowan University 10/08/2011 1:00 PM (Philadelphia, PA) Livingstone College Fayetteville State University 10/22/2011 1:00 PM (Salisbury, NC) Miles College Lane College 10/22/2011 1:00 PM (Fairfield, AL) Mississippi Valley State University Texas Southern University 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Itta Bena, MS) Morehouse College Benedict College 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Atlanta, GA) Morgan State University Savannah State University 10/08/2011 1:00 PM (Baltimore, MD) Norfolk State University North Carolina A&T State University 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Norfolk, VA) North Carolina A&T State University Delaware State University 10/15/2011 TBD (Greensboro, NC) North Carolina Central University Bethune Cookman University 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Durham, NC) Prairie View A&M University Alabama A&M University 11/19/2011 2:00 PM (Prairie View, TX) Saint Augustines College Johnson C Smith University 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Raleigh, NC) Saint Pauls College Lincoln University -Pennsylvania 10/29/2011 TBD (Lawrenceville, VA) Savannah State University Hampton University 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Savannah, GA) Shaw University Johnson C Smith University 10/08/2011 4:00 PM (Durham, NC) South Carolina State University North Carolina Central University 10/08/2011 TBD (Orangeburg, SC) Southern University and A&M College Alcorn State University 10/29/2011 TBD (Baton Rouge, LA) Stillman College Concordia College 11/12/2011 1:30 PM (Tuscaloosa, AL) Tennessee State University University of Tennessee at Martin 11/12/2011 TBD (Nashville, TN) Texas College Bacone College 10/29/2011 2:00 PM (Tyler, TX) Texas Southern University Central State University 10/22/2011 2:00 PM (Houston, TX) Tuskegee University Miles College 11/05/2011 1:00 PM (Tuskegee, AL) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Alabama State University 11/05/2011 TBD (Pine Bluff, AR) Virginia State University Virginia Union University 10/29/2011 1:30 PM (Ettrick, VA) Virginia Union University Elizabeth City State University 10/08/2011 1:00 PM (Richmond, VA) West Virginia State University Seton Hall University 10/01/2011 TBD (Institute, WV) Winston-Salem State University Johnson C Smith University 10/01/2011 TBD (Winston-Salem, NC) Xavier University of Louisiana TBD 11/16/2011 TBD Xavier University of Louisiana Campus (New Orleans, LA)

"This Is To The Memory of Danroy Henry"

In this video the father of college footballer Danroy Henry thanks Jay-Z and Kanye West on behalf of his family for bringing attention to the murder of his son in their Watch The Throne track ‘Murder to Excellence’. Danroy Henry was shot and killed by a New York Police Officer last October.

Common Writes Autobiography

On September 13th, Common and author Adam Bradley will be releasing the autobiography, One Day It’ll All Make Sense. The memoir named after his third-solo album released is a full account of Common's life from his childhood in Chicago to his current celebrity life.

Jay Electronica's Travel To The Middle East

DCtoBC x The Great Progression - "Don't Wuwwy: Kendrick Lamar Live in DC!"

My brothers DC toBC and The Gee Pee (are you with me) have Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist KENDRICK LAMAR in DC at the 9:30 Club, making it his first-ever public show in the nation’s capital. The Compton standout is expected to sell out the 1200 capacity venue thanks to his loyal following in the DC metropolitan area. Kendrick will be joined on stage by fellow label mate SCHOOLBOY Q as he cycles through his hits spanning from his early career to his most recent project, the critically acclaimed #Section80. Also sharing the spotlight for the evening are buzzing DMV natives PHIL ADE and PHIL DA PHUTURE, both signees of Grammy nominated crooner Raheem DeVaughn’s 368 Music Group, as well as Houston’s own ASHTON TRAVIS, a lyrical mastermind recently crowned winner of the Hip-Hop Unplugged Series, hosted by Def Jam’s Lenny Santiago and MTV’s Sway. You never know who else may pop up, either. There are still a few tickets yet to this show. When I say a few, I mean like if you refresh your page they may be gone. So make sure you get one while you can.

Below is a compilation of music titled "Hello World" to introduce you to all five of the artists performing tomorrow done by DC to BC. Click on the cover to download the mix.

Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Phil Ade, Ashton Travis and Phil Da Phuture and more... 

Don't Wuwwy

9:30 Club

815 V St. NW

Washington DC 20001

Doors open @ 8, show starts @ 9.

GET TICKETS HERE