Is it really worth it? Dying because you lone to be a part of an organization? When does initiation turn into hazing? These are all questions that need to be answered by NPHC organizations, students and universities. This comes after Donnie Wade died after initiation activities at Prairie A&M V… Continue

The mayor of my city, Birmingham, Alabama, was found guilty of 60 federal counts of bribery against him in a Tuscaloosa, Alabama court on today. Many friends are saying that they believe the guilty verdict is due to his race. I have always said that race plays a p… Continue

In a Surprise, Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize



By Karl Ritter and Matt Moore, Associated Press Writers
OSLO -- President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation.

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These killings must stop. After watching this video of Chicago, IL teen Derrion Albert's death, I was heartbroken seeing how the young men were beating eachother with planks of wood as if human life wasn't fragile. Watch for yourself below.



Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/27/beating-death-of-derrien_n_301319.html

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We've seen alot of interviews with Whitney Houston but this interview is one everyone will be talking about. She will be talking to Oprah about her problems, triumphs and the intervention brought on by her mother, Cissy Houston. Here is a preview.



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ATLANTA (AP) — The city that became a post-civil rights movement emblem of the political power held by African-Americans could have a white mayor for the first time in a generation — a possibility that has some in the black community scrambling to hold on to City Hall.



Atlanta Councilwoman Mary Norwood, who is white, is one of the front-runners for the Nov. 3 election, along with City Cou… Continue

For my love for Hype Williams' work I must post.

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Dirty Money

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For the 90s gospel choir music lovers, there's a special project that has just hit the streets. From the same guy that brought us music from Hezekiah Walker and James Hall's boucing beats is Melvin Crispell with his choir, Testimony's new project, "He's Able." After previewing this album, it is sure to become church choir material for years to come. The track "He's Able" had me bouncing around my house until I almost fell in the bathroom. Enjoy.

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Okay, have you ever been to church and said, "I have to get that tape!" Well, it happened the other Sunday at Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, TX after Minister of Music Kathy Taylor 'towww up' the place with her rendition of Kurt Carr's new single "I Believe God." I ran around the building in my mind..lol

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