Who is a Hip Hop pioneer and what is a legend?

// Who is a Hip Hop pioneer and what is a legend? by Popmaster Fabel Peace, The following thoughts are a follow up and further clarification to the statement I made yesterday: “Fascinating how people appoint themselves as Hip Hop pioneers yet they pioneered nothing in this culture. Thanks to GrandMaster Caz for coining the [...]

Lou Dobbs to Speak at Hate Rally-CNN’s Credibility at Risk

 //   This should come as no surprise to anyone. What else can corporate media do that it hasn’t done already, especially when it comes to the issue of race and how it treats marginalized and oppressed communities.  Guys like Lou Dobbs should’ve been bounced a long time ago,  but he is apparently protected by [...]

Breakdown FM: Interview w/ Pittsburgh Rapper Jasiri X-The police State of Pittsburgh & the Upcoming G20 Summit

// We sat down with Pittsburgh rap star Jasiri X of the organization One Hood who talked to us about all that was going on the city which has made national news because of the city’s infamous footbal team , the Steelers winning a record number 6 superbowls. Residents proudly refer to the city as [...]

Breakdown FM: An Interview w/ Chali2na-Like a Fish Outta Water-2Na Goes Solo

// http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7F-qIXe9PA We spoke w/ former Jurassic 5 rapperCharli 2Na on Breakdown FMwho is now rolling solo in the aftermath of the group’s breakup. We covered a number of topics including: 1-Charli 2Na speaks on his popping and strutting abilities.  Breakdancing/ BBoying is what first attracted him to Hip Hop. We spoke to Charli about [...]

A History of Black-Brown, Unity, Tensions & Struggle

We sat down with Professor Mario Salas of San Antonio’s NW Vista College and talked with him about the history of Black-Brown unity here in the United States and in Mexico. Salas who is mixed Black and Mexican and a former member of SNCC  gave us a serious lesson that touched upon slavery, colonialism and [...]

Republicans looking for ‘great white hope’ to counteract Obama? Congresswoman says she didn’t mean it that way

I thought the GOP’s Great White Hope Was Sarah Palin.. Boy the racism just don’t stop.. Folks need to check out Birth of a Nation and the history behind it.. The upward mobility of Black folks during the reconstruction caused an uproar.. The anger that so many whites in power were feeling was indescribable.. You [...]

Kanye West vs George Bush-The Katrina Mix-We Remember 4 Years Later

// This is a Hip Hop audio mix that captures so of the thoughts sounds surounding the nation’s worst tragedy in history… In this mix you will hear from people like former Black Panther H. Rap Brown, rappers Juvenile & Master P, Mayor Ray Nagin, reporters Sam Sheppard and Geraldo Rivera and of course Kanye [...]

How I feel bout Regionalism, East vs. West Coast & topic of East Coast Bias!!

// How I feel bout Regionalism, East vs. West Coast & topic of East Coast Bias!! By DLabrie – www.hiphopcongress.com – Comment & RT I’ve been processing the roots of the East vs. Westsince getting into Hip Hop or I’d say at least shortly after, being that I came of age during the rise of [...]

How Did Senator Edward Kennedy’s Work Affect Young People?

// Almost every politician likes to utter the cliches of ‘helping’ or reaching out to the young people. Very few do more than roll up take a few pictures and bounce until the next photo op. Very few have taken the steps to craft legislation that would lead to young people being empowered. The conventional [...]

Ted Kennedy’s Legacy in the Black Community

// When you talk to alot of elders in the community you hear them remark fondly about the ‘Age of Camelot’ in the early 60s. This was when a young John F Kennedy ascended to the White House against all odds and his two brothers Robert and Edward aka ‘Ted’ came along with him and [...]

Fidel Castro says racist right-wingers fight Obama

   // Rise Up Hip Hop Nation: “I Wish I Were Wrong” I have had a number of conversations with friends about Castro and Cuba as a model for social justice. I always give credit to the regime for its health care and education systems, but am not as enthusiastic about Cuba as a model [...]

Juelz Arrested For Threatening Girlfriend; Released

// Obviously in light of Chris Brown sentencing and the incident at 50 cent’s mansion, we need some help. Women being threatened and beat is something that needs deeper attention from everyone, men and women, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. .. Juelz Arrested For Threatening Girlfriend; Released By Roman Wolfe http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/08/25/21910943.aspx Harlem rapper Juelz [...]