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0 comments, 10/01/2012, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Do The Knowledge, Factoid, Freeing Slaves, From The Vault, News

Whether It Is New Year's Eve or "Watch Night" or "Freedom's Eve", the Black Community in America Celebrates Freedom from Slavery as of 11:59 pm, December 31, 1862. "On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipati... Read more...

MicroSociety Reaches Children’s Hospital in Kenya

6 comments, 05/01/2012, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in News, Technology, World News

At the stroke of midnight on the first of January, the brilliant Times Square ball descends, signifying the birth of a new year, a time to renew, reinvent, and reenergize. As the confetti swirls through the air, there's something else afloat with it--Hope. Hope that no matter how fulfilling last yea... Read more...

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Decoded DNA Reveals Details Of Black Death Germ

5 comments, 04/01/2012, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Health, News, World News

Scientists have used DNA lurking inside the teeth of medieval Black Death victims to figure out the entire genetic code of the deadly bacterium that swept across Europe more than 600 years ago, killing an estimated half of the population. The researchers didn't find any genetic feature th... Read more...

Study Finds Minority Students Get Harsher Punishments

1 comment, 02/01/2012, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in ipod, News

Black and Hispanic students are far more likely to be kicked out of school when they break the rules, including some that often have nothing to do with keeping students safe, according to a new report from a civil rights research and advocacy group. And school discipline records are t... Read more...

Walmart – High Cost of Low Prices (Full Video)

4 comments, 29/12/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Documentary, Movies, Video

A very good and true Documentary about Walmart! Enjoy! WAL-MART: THE HIGH COST OF LOW PRICE is a feature length documentary that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values. The film dives into the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities strug... Read more...

Kwanzaa: A Celebration Of Family Community & Culture

3 comments, 26/12/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Do The Knowledge, Documentary, Edu-tainment, News, World News

Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase "matunda ya... Read more...

Mumia Abu-Jamal Speaks About His Removal From Death Row

1 comment, 21/12/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Audio, Interviews

Hundreds of supporters of the imprisoned journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal gathered on Friday in Philadelphia to mark the 30th anniversary of his arrest for the killing of a white police officer. The event occurred just two days after Philadelphia prosecutors announced they will no longer seek the deat... Read more...

Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning

0 comments, 20/12/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in Health, News, World News

Washing noses with neti pots or squeeze bottles has become increasingly popular as a home remedy for colds, allergies and sinus trouble. But it's not such a great remedy if it kills you. Now that two people have died from infection with brain-eating amoebas after using neti pots, doctors are warn... Read more...

The Smartphonification Of The Global Population: Power To The People

3 comments, 20/12/2011, by IAmNotARapperiSpit.com in mobile, News, Technology, World News

Smartphones are entering every level of society on a global level, and the ability they give to the people to control the message at world events is unparalleled in world history. This year has seen one event after another unfold throughout the world, culminating recently with the Occupy mov... Read more...