Oluseun Anikulapo Kuti knows better than to even try outrunning a ghost. Seun, pronounced “Sean,” was originally offered to play the role of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, in “Fela!” on Broadway. He turned it down because he didn’t want folks comparing him to his father. Still, Seun, Fela’s youngest son, been the frontman […]
The title to this post is a question I’m going to seek the answer to this Friday, September 17. That day, I am moderating a panel at the Congressional Black Caucus entitled, The Impact of Hip-Hop On American Politics, hosted by Congressman André Carson (IN-7). Now I understand not everyone reading this can join in […]
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Each day, we will post our favorite Rev. Run’s words of wisdom. These are small inspirations that help us all get through our day. Check back three times a day to be inspired by Rev. Run! Morning Inspiration: Afternoon Inspiration: Evening Inspiration MORE WORDS OF WISDOM JOIN THE WORDS OF WISDOM […]
On August 28, 1955, Emmitt Till was killed in Mississippi, and the shocking photos published in JET Magazine of his open casket funeral catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement. On August 28, 1963, at the March for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, DC, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I have a Dream” speech. On […]
Now this is some funny stuff! At the Kids Choice Awards on Sunday, March 28, everyone was on the Orange carpet getting their picture taken and having a good time. Rev Run, JoJo, Diggy, and the rest of the family were on the orange carpet when Justin Bieber totally PHOTOBOMBS one of their pictures. Lucky […]
Now this is some funny stuff! At the Kids Choice Awards on Sunday, March 28, everyone was on the Orange carpet getting their picture taken and having a good time. Rev Run, JoJo, Diggy, and the rest of the family were on the orange carpet when Justin Bieber totally PHOTOBOMBS one of their pictures. Lucky […]
Good morning. Look for the GOOD in the people in your life. Don’t be a excessive complainer.. (Remember) A fault finder will find faults in paradise! God is Love, Rev Run
Good morning. There’s nothing more draining than putting off a task and knowing that it MUST be done..
Good morning. Have an impact, Make a difference, Let today know you were here! – R.Marston God is Love, Rev Run
Good morning. Today you’ll be you, it’s truer than true, there’s no one alive that youer than you – Dr Suess God is Love, Rev Run
Good morning. Never give into a melancholy vibe; resist it steadily, for that habit will hang around and it’s HARD to get rid of! God is Love, Rev Run
