As the country remembers all those that we lost on 9/11/01, I will never forget where I was, what I was doing, or how I felt on that day. The events of that day changed our nation as we knew it. I remember feeling anger and hatred towards the terrorists who waged war against us. It was because of their hatred for this country, that I love so … Continue reading ::God Bless America:: 9-11-01 We Will Never Forget
While most of my posts are love and relationship driven, there are times when I come across a news article or some other current events issue that forces me to pay attention and speak up. I recently came across an article in The New York Times that highlighted a present day epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that literally had me sick to … Continue reading Welcome to The Rape Capital of the World: The Victimization & Abuse of Women
In the midst of the tragic death of one of hip-hop’s legends, Guru’s family issues a press release pretty much contradicting Solar’s account that Guru had come out of the coma when he was hospitalized back in February. According to Guru’s sister Patricia Elam he never regained consciousness. Ms. Elam sent the following to DJ Premier and would like it distributed to all media outlets….. … Continue reading Guru’s Family Issues Press Release
“Just To Get A Rep”….this video was shot in my old hood, Williamsburg, Brooklyn and the dude tagging up FAME on the wall, his name was really Fame. He was from Clemente Projects. Related to Miguel & Shady. My Williamsburg people know who I’m talking about. “Dwyck”- One of my all time favorite hip-hop collabos of all time!!! No question. “Mass Appeal” “Ex-girl to the … Continue reading Tribute to Guru: Some of My Favorite Gang Starr Hits
If you haven’t already heard then you either must be hiding under a rock or just aren’t a true hip-hop fan. Last night Guru, one-half of the legendary hip-hop duo, Gang Starr, succumbed to his battle with cancer. Back in February Guru was hospitalized and fell into a coma but he recovered from the coma and all was well or at least that’s what we … Continue reading MUSIC TUESDAY: HIP-HOP Loses Another Legend…RIP Guru
Schultz/AP- Rowan Towers in Trenton, N.J., the site of a party where a 7-year-old girl was gang-raped after being ‘sold’ by her step-sister, 15. In a horrific story reported by The NY Daily News, a 7 year old New Jersey girl was apparently pimped out by her 15 year old sister at a party that took place in Trenton’s Rowan Towers. According to reports, the … Continue reading 7 yr. old girl pimped out and gang-raped
A little over a year into his Presidency and Obama has managed to do what none of his predecessors were able to do, overhaul the nation’s health care system. Since the days of FDR to Truman to Clinton and almost every President in between all have attempted to improve the country’s health care system and all have failed, until now. The desire to provide affordable … Continue reading Obama Cements His Legacy as Health Care Reform Bill Becomes Law
Starting July 1, 2010 any one with a Puerto Rico issued birth certificate will have to apply for a new birth certificate. Puerto Rico’s governor, Luis Fortuño, recently signed a law making all old birth certificates processed prior to December 2009 not valid in any federal agency. It is the government’s effort to reduce and prevent all identity theft cases reported by U.S. Immigration and … Continue reading Puerto Rico Issued Birth Certificates Soon To Expire
On the anniversary of the death of his best friend, Diddy is doing what he does best. He is not spending the day mourning the Notorious B.I.G. but instead is celebrating it with a huge bash at the Lab in Biggie’s beloved Brooklyn. “We’re trying to make March 9th a national hip-hop holiday,” Diddy told MTV News. “It already is, on the low. MTV is … Continue reading Diddy Celebrates “Biggie Day” Doing What He Does Best…
Earlier this week, Oprah gave her viewers a first hand look into the mind of child molesters. They talked about why they do it, how they do it, and who they choose as their victims. It was an eye opening show that I suggest anyone with children in their home watch (Oprah Talks to Child Molesters) as it shed some light into the dark and dysfunctional … Continue reading What Would You Do If Someone Hurt Your Child???
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