There aren’t too many movies that are powerful enough to move Russell Simmons, but the socially and racially charged movie The Help is one of those films. It is a film that uplifts women of all kinds and shines light on the history of the south during the Civil Rights Movement. It explores the strength […]
Homosexuality in hip-hop, is still in the 21st Century, a taboo. If it is addressed at all, it is done in ridicule or to dehumanize an individual. Take Raekwon and his comments on Angela Yee’s radio show a year ago for example: “My mouth is too small to suck a d*ck,” Raekwon said. “How the f*ck […]
In the early morning hours of March 3, 1991, construction worker Rodney King and two companions were pulled over after a high-speed chase in Los Angeles. King’s friends were arrested without incident, but the violent confrontation between King and the officers on the scene made national headlines, and ignited racial tensions in the city and […]
LeBron James appeared on the CNN program ‘Rick’s List’ on Wednesday night and the NBA superstar said he believes race was a factor in the negative feedback he received after ‘The Decision.’ CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien mentioned that James’s brand and name were ‘tarnished’ because of his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in such […]
Hello Global Grind! It’s @theCharlotteXO I can definitely understand why people love Degrassi. It’s a pretty addictive show. I was on a show called Naturally Sadie before this for a couple of years. So when that ended I didn’t really know what I was going to do acting wise, or if I was going to […]
The well-respected Larry King is retiring from his show Larry King Live on CNN after 25 years on air. Mr. Larry King has provided us with some of the most straight forward reporting; his interviews get down to business from question #1. With his suspenders on night to night, he’s become an icon. For journalists, […]
Most frequently asked question since I have moved New York City: “What are you?” “You Italian?”. No.“Spanish?”. Not really… but maybe a little.“Brazilian?”. Haha, I wish! I guess my uncommon accent, lean 5’10 frame, dark curly hair and olive skin confuses people about my “ethnicity”. So…what AM I? I was born In Montreal to a […]
Ya boy T.I. decided to sit down with CNN’s Larry King for an exclusive interview. T.I. has come home after a year stint in jail and in the interview with King, T.I. recounts the events that lead him to prison, his best friend dying in his arms, the shooting that occurred after a concert and […]
Capone and Noreaga are getting ready to drop their highly anticipated album, The War Report 2, the sequel to their debut album, The War Report. I got to sit down to discuss various topics with the Queens supergroup. We spoke about various topics, including their debut album, the new music industry and internet, Queens being […]
Larry King, the Emmy-Award winning CNN T.V host was outted yesterday as he was allegedly sleeping with the younger sister of his wife of 13 years. King,who is 76 years old, filed for divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn Southwick, yesterday Los Angeles in the wake of the eye-popping allegations, citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’. This would […]
Like many of you, I have been deeply affected, (maybe haunted) by the Shaniya Davis case. It’s hard to even talk about. When people ask about it, I don’t even want to repeat the story. The thought of this precious, adorable, innocent little girl, being violated, murdered, and thrown on the side of the road, […]
This came into my inbox last night. It’s a gift. A gift we can all use to help get health care passed the same way we got about Obama in office by getting the word out. Are you good at getting on the phone? I know I am! That’s all you need to do to […]
