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Black in America on CNN and HBCU campuses

I received a nice email from a PR rep at CNN about a special tour they’re doing to get a ‘grassroots’ perspective on what it means to be Black in America. The concept is pretty neat as it enlists the opinions of students on HBCU campuses to provide a report, documentary style, to share with [...]

8Apr2008 | Fredric | 3 comments | Continued
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Invest in Gold Fool!

There is a way to invest in gold and precious metals without copping a watch or chain. As a matter of fact, having a small percentage of your portfolio invested in precious metals can be very beneficial for your overall balance, especially in times like these. Keep reading to find out why.
People have been buying [...]

7Apr2008 | Molifeney | 10 comments | Continued
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Money-Saving Gas Tips

Gas prices suck…a lot. That is all. While perusing my local car forum, a member who has been working for the petroleum industry for 31 years posted some neat tips and interesting facts about pumping gas and saving money.
Tip 1: Buy in the early morning
Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the [...]

3Apr2008 | Fredric | 2 comments | Continued
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Consciousness Today: Jabbawockee or Status Quo?

While watching the season finale of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew I learned an interesting and potent spiritual lesson. (This is not uncommon for me. I believe if I am aware and listening for good in my life, it will reveal itself everywhere).
When Mario Lopez introduced montages of each crew’s journey to the finale [...]

29Mar2008 | Garry Bevel | 2 comments | Continued
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Common Speaks Wright

The current atmosphere of today’s political amalgamation stretches the ybp in directions we’ve felt before. Our conscience and soul draws us to the transparent honesty from a candidate like Barack Obama, but our desire to blend in and ‘not make waves’ lends our ear to the often backwards rationalization offered by others regarding Rev. Wright [...]

28Mar2008 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
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Banned BET Boondocks Full Episode (Video)

Shouts to Intelligent Ignorance.
Interestingly enough, the question of ‘artistic merit’ is stretched pretty far by McGruder in this episode. While Brandon over at Intelligent Ignorance posed the question of ‘is this more hurtful, than helpful’, I’m reminded of the lessons in history class about the merits of artists that challenged their time, ultimately inventing their [...]

24Mar2008 | Fredric | 4 comments | Continued
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Help an Up-and-Coming YBP

The motto of my fraternity is ‘first of all, servants of all’. It’s simplicity has always rang true to creed I try to live by in a lot of the things I do. One could even say this blog is a testament to that. I try my best to inform our readers, engage our community, [...]

24Mar2008 | Fredric | 1 comment | Continued
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Friday Videos: Mos Def is THAT dude

TGIF

21Mar2008 | Fredric | 2 comments | Continued
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Now What? The Aftermath of the Obama Speech

By Rashad
Senator Barack Obama decided to take a risk yesterday. He could have easily denounced his former pastor’s words and the person himself to appease himself to the “on the fence” voter. He could have listened to the pundits that have labeled him a fraud because he preaches about unity, but attends the [...]

19Mar2008 | Fredric | 2 comments | Continued
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