The NRA stands for National Rifle Association. It was founded in 1871 with the mission of creating rifle clubs comprised of mostly Civil War veterans to improve their marksmanship. Today it has a membership of over four million people with an annual budget of over $300 million dollars, $20 million of which is spent on […]
Every morning I meditate. I sit for twenty minutes and allow time for the noise to settle. This morning after my meditation, as I am most every morning, I was in a peaceful state. Then I heard the tragic news of the shooting in Aurora, Colorado. My mind raced, thoughts about the families, the community, […]
Today is a big day for hip-hop. It is a day that will define who we really are. How compassionate will we be? How loving can we be? How inclusive are we? I am profoundly moved by the courage and honesty of Frank Ocean. Your decision to go public about your sexual orientation gives hope […]
Since I left Israel a few days ago, there has been a lot of press about a comment I made about the head of the Anti-Defamation League, Abe Foxman, at the President’s Conference in Jerusalem. I don’t wanna get in public fight with any leader in any community especially one who has done as much […]
It wasn’t on the itinerary when I got on the plane on Sunday to come to Israel for my first time. Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Hussein is the most important religious leader to the Palestinian people and today he and I met. We sat in his small office adjacent to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome Of The Rock, two […]
I have just embarked on a week long trip to Israel. I am here with my partner, Rabbi Marc Schneier, my representative for The Organization for Ethnic Understanding. We are here for peace and to discuss the importance of dialogue between the Muslim people and the Jewish people. The Rabbi and I met with Nir […]
I have spoken to both Chris Brown and Drake’s camp in the past few days, fearing that the situation from the other night might escalate. I never asked what happened or who started it, that’s not my business. Both camps have told me that they have no interest in taking this any further. So, for […]
Hip-hop and violence should not go hand-in-hand just as violence and the black community should not go hand-in-hand. Sadly, violence in the black community happens every day. The situation that occurred last night between Chris Brown and Drake should not have happened, but as a yogi and a supporter of non-violence, I can call the […]
This coming Sunday, Father’s Day, is a day that reminds us of our responsibility as men to stand up and model for our children the right path to follow. Next week, I am taking my first trip to Israel with my partner Rabbi Marc Schneier to promote Muslim and Jewish reconciliation. Through our leadership at […]
One word. One word that can cause pleasure and pain at the same time. Probably the most controversial word in the history of the English language. Let’s explore this word… Let me start with how it was created. In the slave fields, this word was used liberally. Slave masters loved this word. No pleasure behind the meaning. All […]
I called Kimora when I saw all the gossip spreading about her and Djimon splitting and she said it was a waste of energy to comment. Most people don’t respond to the media’s mischief, but it’s my job since I own a website (GlobalGrind.com). And I’ll certainly do it for her and my family. The one question that […]
A few months ago, I went to the Jay-Z charity concert at Carnegie Hall. It was pretty exciting to watch hip-hop’s biggest star play the world’s most prestigious venue. However, there was nothing more exciting than him donating 100 percent of the proceeds to charity, including my $25,000 donation. The third song that came on […]