politics

Genesis Be Receives Support, Threats After Powerful Anti-Confederate NYC Performance

Manny Faces — Sat, 07 May 2016 14:23:06 +0000

NYC-based musician with MIssissippi roots receives support -- and attacks -- after protesting Mississippi governor Phil Bryant's declaration of Confederate Heritage Month

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Russell Simmons, Bill O’Reilly Clash on Police vs. Black Crime

Manny Faces — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:26:11 +0000

Russell Simmons appeared on Bill O'Reilly's program to speak about recent issues, debating the relationship between police departments and African-American communities.

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Wyclef Jean Running For President of Haiti?

Birthplace Magazine — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:35:10 +0000

Wyclef Jean, of The Fugees fame, is the subject of rumors suggesting he may run for president of Haiti

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Immortal Technique Reports On His Visit To Haiti

Birthplace Magazine — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:53:55 +0000

Revered underground MC penned letter detailing his experiences during his recent trip to Haiti, touching on subjects such as the monetary relief, the UN, missionary activity, heartbreak and inspiration

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New Talib Kweli – Papers Please (Arizona Immigration Law Issue)

Birthplace Magazine — Sat, 22 May 2010 15:40:11 +0000

Talib Kweli continues to wax poetically regarding moral and social issues with the release of "Papers Please", a rap-commentary on the state of affairs in regard to the Arizona immigration laws

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Bloomberg Reaches Out (Panders?) to NYC “Hip-Hop Generation”

Birthplace Magazine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:07:24 +0000

"I believe that this 'hip-hop generation' has enormous power to help make long-overdue changes a reality"

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Almost-Daily Briefs: 12/17/08

Birthplace Magazine — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:24:27 +0000

Amanda Diva - Diva Speak TV Ep. 37 [OkayPlayer]
Saigon Is Embarrassed By Hip-Hop [NahRight]
DJ Concept Live And Direct 4 - Very Dope! [TheInCrowd]

DMX/Storch Clowned In The Real Style [TheReal]
NY To Tax Downloads? [TheSmokingSection]
Hip-Hop Summit Action Network to Host Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball [HipHopPress]
KRS, MC Lyte Al Be Back & Almost September - 16, 17, 18 [HipHopDX]

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Almost-Daily Briefs: 11/24/08

Birthplace Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:53:27 +0000

Lyricist Lounge w/Camp Lo TONIGHT [DifferentKitchen]

50 Cent, Jadakiss discuss J-Hood [Nah Right]
Ashy L Bowz Indie Music Award Finalists [HipHopPRWire]
Vid: Busta Rhymes - I Got Bass [YouTube]
(Late but !!) P. Monch Does Terrordome [W.A.R. Media]
Ghostface Becomes Ghostdeini For Xmas [Big Ced]
President Frees John Forte. No... Not The New President... The OLD President! [AllHipHop]
More on John Forte From Dove @ Tygereye
And More From Dove, on HollieWood [Dove]

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How Hip-Hop Helped Elect Barack Obama

Manny Faces — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:32:52 +0000

While it is important to never lose sight of the painfully difficult times in our nation’s history, we can also afford to realize and be thankful that 18-40 years olds have been alive during a time where there has been an exponential acceptance of the ideals of racial and cultural integration, in no small part fueled by the general public’s exposure to, involvement with and acceptance of hip-hop music and culture.

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