Two teenagers were refused entry to the United States after a series of tweets were taken somewhat out of context. Another reminder to think before you tweet. Amid the funny wigs and the undue pomp in the traditional British courtroom, it seems that our distant American cousins fail to share our ... Read more...
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07/02/2012,
by Mr. Blair in African-American Awareness,
Black People,
Blair History Month,
General
Cornel West Cornel West is a philosopher, author, critic, actor, civil rights activist and prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. West is a 1973 graduate of Harvard University and today he is a Professor at Union Theological Seminary, where he will teach Religious Philoso... Read more...
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06/02/2012,
by Mr. Blair in African-American Awareness,
Black People,
Blair History Month,
General
Ishmael Reed Ishmael Reed is a poet, essayist, and novelist. A prominent African-American literary figure, Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression. Reed has been described as one of the most controversial ... Read more...
A drama based on the life of college football hero Ernie Davis, the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Director: Gary Fleder Writers: Charles Leavitt, Robert Gallagher (book) Stars: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Clancy Brown Read more...
The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Director: Boaz Yakin Writer: Gregory Allen Howard Stars: Denzel Washington, Will Patton and Wood Harris Read more...
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03/02/2012,
by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in African-American Awareness,
Black People,
Blair History Month,
Books/Magazine,
Do The Knowledge,
E-Book,
Edu-tainment
LIBRARIES MAY seem obsolete when compared with digital media but there are still many who believe that giving a child a real book can make a difference in his life. Of those people, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati stands proudly as the founder of a once small book fair that is celebrating its 20th yea... Read more...
Just how much of Symantec’s security code does and has Huawei had access to? And how much of a risk does that present to American interests? Let me be upfront about this: I do not trust this Huawei company. On the one hand, they could be like any other enterprise, trying to sell their products ... Read more...
The Legendary Roots crew member, Greg Porn, is back at it. This time he delivers a visual, "Salud", which features soultress Tanzania Lateef and production by Dameadelphia. The video was shot at the 2nd St. Mummers Parade, an old Philly tradition. The video was directed by Jon Kaufman. The song wi... Read more...
Legendary producer/host Don Cornelius was found dead early this morning and his Los Angeles home. According to reports, Don Cornelius allegedly took his life from a self-inflicted gunshot. In recent years, the 75-year-old was in failing health and according to various sources, he suffered fr... Read more...