May 2009

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Michael Eric Dyson calls out President Obama

Michael Eric Dyson calls out President Obama

 

Will people alienate Dyson like they alienated Tavis Smiley?

Should we still be at war?

Should we still be at war?

 
Enduring Freedom

He taught me about Hip-Hop and all of its societal influences. He taught me about Africa, Kenya to be exact and the communal nature of black people. His passion for education created a desire in me to go to college and to sojourner on to law school. He?s my cousin, my brother, my friend [...]

Swizz Beats and Alicia Keys relationship confirmed

Super Producer/ Hip-Hop artist Swizz Beatz recently confirmed to the Daily News that he and grammy award winning singer Alicia Keys are in a relationship.
This would be absolutely normal in a perfect world, if Keys and Beatz had not been denying this relationship for several months. Also, what will this revelation do to Keys’ squeaky [...]

Eminem disses Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey

Eminem disses Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey

This situation is getting out of control. If you’re not familiar with what’s going on, Eminem has a new album coming out and disses everyone from Sarah Palin to Christopher Reeve. As he has done in the past, he spews some hate towards Mariah Carey as well, only difference is her husband Nick Cannon isn’t [...]

Hoopz from Flavor of Love speaks about sex tape scandal

Hoopz from Flavor of Love speaks about sex tape scandal

Reality star Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander, best known for winning VH1’s “Flavor of Love” and “I Love Money”, was caught on tape in some very compromising positions with an unknown guy, who is supposed to be her boyfriend at the time.
Sex tapes and explicit photos are the new way for everyone from z-list reality tv-stars like Hoopz [...]

Rihanna Nude: Is it really her?

Rihanna Nude: Is it really her?

Pics here: Commentary will follow later

Cassie shows her goodies

Cassie shows her goodies

 
Now because this is a family site I will not post topless photos of the superstar Cassie, I will however provide a link where mature adults can view such a photo for their own viewing pleasure. (Did I just call Cassie a superstar, please forgive me it’s late)
So are Cassie’s goodies really post worthy? Hmm [...]

Benny Boom and cast of ‘Next Day Air’ drop in on Telemundo

Benny Boom and cast of ‘Next Day Air’ drop in on Telemundo

 
Benny Boom guest blogs on Notes of this Native Son:
 
This week has been such a blessing, I’m overwhelmed with all of the love and support for my first feature film Next Day Air which hits theaters this Friday, May 8th.
Just the other day I had the opportunity to re-connect with my cast: Donald Faison, Cisco [...]

Next Day Air Premiere pictures

Next Day Air Premiere pictures

 
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to the NYC screening of Benny Boom’s Next Day Air.
Boom is a native of Philadelphia, a Temple University Alum and frat brother of mine so I was really proud to see him doing his thing with his first feature film. I went to [...]

Infant thrown from car, dies – Suspect says; It’s a dirty game’

Infant thrown from car, dies – Suspect says; It’s a dirty game’

 
 Infant thrown from car, dies – Suspect says “It’s a dirty game”
TTAMPA, FL — Authorities have arrested a man they say threw an infant from a car along I-275 Tuesday morning. The 3-month-old boy died.
21-year-old Richard McTear Jr. was apprehended around 9 a.m. at 3803 Arlington Drive in Tampa.
Jason Bird, an off-duty news photographer for [...]

Quote of The Week:

You know you are beginning to come to life when the self-accusing spirit begins to nag you when you do that which is not right. When you lay down at night and something starts jabbing you, saying you know you should not have done that, that means you are coming alive morally. Do not kill that spirit.

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