Today In Black History - Earl Lloyd

On this date in 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first African-American to play in an NBA game. The game was between the Washington Capitols and the Rochester Royals. Three other black players would play in the same season: Chuck Cooper, Nathaniel Clifton, and Hank DeZonie. While in college Lloyd led West Virginia State to two CIAA Conference and Tournament Championships in 1948 and 1949. The CIAA at that time was one of the best conferences in the country regardless of division and had some of the greatest black players ever play college ball. In 1947-48, West Virginia State was the only undefeated team in the United States.

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Wale – Beautiful Bliss f. J. Cole & Melanie Fiona (prod. DJ Green Lantern & Mark Ronson)

Off Wale’s Attention: Deficit, dropping November 10th here goes the song I have been waiting for since I heard that it had been made. Make sure yall go out and support these artist and buy the album and keep going to the shows.

Listen/Download: Wale – Beautiful Bliss f. J. Cole & Melanie Fiona (prod. DJ Green Lantern & Mark Ronson)

Cornel West On Tour For His New Book "Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir"

Cornel West is currently on tour promoting his latest book "Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir". The book which came out the 15th of this month takes you through his journey from childhood to a modern day progressive cultural icon. Check out the tour dates and see if he will be at a college or town near you. If you can, also try to catch him with the group The Cornel West Theory as well. They had a amazing show together with Mr. West last month in DC promoting their new album . Cornel West Tour Dates

Tavis Smiley's STAND the Movie Is Now Available On DVD

Tavis Smiley's documentary STAND which premiered earlier this year on May 24th on TV One, is now available on DVD. The film reflects on black men who "stood" for something in the past and what it means as black men today to "stand" for something. The cast of the 90 minute piece includes Tavis Smiley, Dick Gregory, Michael Eric Dyson, Cornel West, Cliff West, Eddie Glaude, BeBe Winans, and more. Find out more about the movie at STAND the Movie.

Music Monday - Wale ft. John Mayer - Letter (prod. Mark Ronson)

Wale released a new record featuring John Mayer that was meant for Attention Deficit (November 10th), but didn’t make the final cut for whatever reasons.

Listen/Download: Wale ft. John Mayer - Letter (prod. Mark Ronson)

Music Monday - Jay Electronica "2 Step" & "Suckas"

On this #MusicMonday here are two previously unreleased Jay Electronica tracks for you YEBies to jam to and enjoy.

Listen/Download: Jay Electronica – 2 Step
Listen/Download: Jay Electronica – Suckas

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Today In Black History - Mahalia Jackson

On this date in 1911 Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is widely regarded as the best gospel singer ever, and was the first "Queen of Gospel Music." In 1950 she became the first gospel singer to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall. Mahalia Jackson died in Chicago on January 27, 1972 of heart failure and diabetes complications.

Today In Black History - Langston Hughes "Mulatto"

On this date in 1935 Langston Hughes's Mulatto opened on Broadway. This play was the first black-authored play to become a long-run Broadway hit.

Happy Independence Day - Zambia

The African nation of Zambia gained its independence from The United Kingdom on this date in 1964. Kenneth Kaunda would become the young nation's first president and would soon proclaim one-party rule.

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YEBies Birthday - Pele

On this date in 1940 in a small town in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazi, Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born. Pelé grew up in poverty where he could not afford a proper football and usually played with either a sock stuffed with newspaper, tied with a string, or a grapefruit. This man would go on to become the greatest soccer player ever to play the sport. In Asia, Africa, and Europe, fans paid homage to this black Brazilian. Concerned that such devotion might result in offers for Pelé to play for teams in richer countries, the Brazilian Congress declared the 22-year-old to be a "non-exportable national treasure" in 1962. During a visit to Nigeria by the team in 1969, the warring factions in a civil war agreed to a temporary truce lasting the duration of the Brazilian's stay. Pele has been repeatedly chosen as the most outstanding athlete of the twentieth century.



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Today In Black History - NAACP

On this date in 1947 the NAACP issued a formal petition against racism in America to the United Nations titled "An Appeal to the World."

Freestyle Friday - Konfidential (Verbal Intercourse Freestyle)

Hip-Hop Revolutionary Konfidential spits some real science in this freestyle. Watch the Philly native rhyme all over the classic Raekwon track. Follow Konfidential on twitter to hear this science on the daily.