Aug 23, 2010 12:00AM

Why Oprah is Wrong, Part 3

Early on in Oprah's career she had racist come on her show to express their point of view, but she vowed to no longer have then on and since she has went to great lengths to bring on racial uniters. Why not do the same with music? Why not with men in general and with black men in particular

Aug 13, 2010 09:20AM

Kanye?s Power

Showing that he is a true hip hop student, Kanye's song nods to Snap's 1990 hit "The Power". The hook may not be quite as catchy as "I've got the power", but Kanye's "Power" shows the power, hope and promise of Hip Hop, especially when you study your craft. The song "Power?, aside from powerful social commentary, is addressed to his many haters. Everyone should seriously take the time and really listen to his lyrics in "Power", especially the remix. In the remix Kanye West raps in Arabic, I wonder if 20% of Americans will believe that he is a Muslim, like they do President Barack Obama

Aug 09, 2010 06:01AM

A Case Study in Class- A Book Review

Throughout the book the Wes' dialogue and we are exposed to the realest grit that life has to offer. We see the effects of not having positive mentors in urban communities. We see what could have been. We see the possibilities. We see the hope, but we also see the hopelessness. As the book ends we are left with these questions:

Aug 02, 2010 02:44AM

Why Oprah is Wrong, Part 2

Oprah is the most powerful woman in media. Her show is seen in countries all over the world. So if she is constantly presenting misinformation, and one-sided opinions of males, black men in particular, then the question has to be asked; is she aiding in the racism and abuse that black men face on a daily basis?

Jul 27, 2010 03:00AM

Calling a Spade a Spade-Book Review

Karen Hunter doesn't just 'Bring It' when it comes to Black America, but she also mixes it up with jaded American in general. When she isn't lamenting on her life experiences she is calling a spade a spade