Social Network Twitter Comes Under fire from SF Residents-’Pay Your Taxes Stop Gentrifying/

San Francisco-social-networking giant Twitter, which is based in the South of Market Area (SoMa) of San Francisco, was woken up with a rally from various community-based organizations and families riled-up demanding Twitter to comply with their list of demands. Twitter proposed a $22 Million tax break from the city of San Francisco in order for [...]

We Remember Cesar Chavez in the mist of Union Busting by the Greedy Rich

Today March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day. We think its important that this iconic Labor Leader of the United Farm Workers have his birthday made into a national holiday. We also think in the wake of all the drama and attacks being directed at labors unions in Wisconsin and in Ohio to name a couple, [...]

Why is the Black Press (NNPA) selling out to AT&T & Consolidation?

The other day I spoke about how the current political climate is no longer about Dems vs Repubs. Instead its really about the rich and Wanna be Rich vs the working class and poor. I deliberately use the word ‘wanna be rich‘ because that’s the weak link and where most of the damage is done. [...]

Remembering 3 Little Girls…For Women’s History Month

Shout out to Pittsburgh artist Jasiri X who comes with a heartfelt thoughtful joint that focuses on the plight of 3 young girls who were brutally slain… Here’s what Jasiri penned about the women For Woman’s History Month we wanted to shed light on how violent this society is especially towards woman and girls. “Three [...]

Understanding the Libyan Uprisings: An Alternative Perspective

This week we recognize the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, an illegal war of occupation that continues to this day.  The grounds on which the Iraq war was based turned out to be a batch of lies coaxed up by top officials in the United States government.  The U.S. Secretary of State – [...]

An Open Letter to Chris Brown by Kevin Powell

Open Letter to Chris Brown Dear Chris: I really did not want to write this open letter, and would have preferred to speak to you in person, in private. Indeed, ever since the domestic violence incident with Rihanna two years ago there have been attempts, by some of the women currently or formerly in your [...]

US Bombs Libya: Where’s Obama the Peacemaker?

As we enter into our third war, one has to wonder what’s the ultimate motivation? Many will try to fool themselves and say its needed to save lives.. The question is who’s lives exactly? In Libya is this a popular uprising or a civil war? Are we on the side of those fighting oppression or [...]

Wyclef Jean Shot in Haiti-Aristide Returns

With the madness going on in Japan and now Libya many of us have forgotten that neighboring Haiti is still in shambles.  First there’s an election run off for President. The last election was marred with accusations of fraud which resulted in widespread violence. The emerging candidates is Wyclef Jean‘s former rival Michel Martelly, 50, is [...]

Chillin’ w/PE pt1 Flav Set to Open Chicken Spot

Flava Flav of Public Enemy is always colorful and never a dull moment… On a recent trip to San Francisco we caught up with Hip Hop’s number 1 Hype Man to get the low down on his upcoming ventures.. He’s opening a Chicken spot in Iowa and introducing a line of beverages.. He explains where, [...]

Meet Hip Hop’s Most Underrated Emcee-Black Thought

Who is Hip Hop’s most under rated emcee? Thats right you guessed it the one and only Black Thought of the legendary Roots Crew. He’s not to be toyed with and he proved that point when him and J Period wrecked shop at the True Skool 12th anniversary in San Francisco a few weeks ago. [...]

The Master of Records… Our Intv w/ Afrika Bambaataa

It’s always a pleasure to sit down and chop it up with the Godfather of Hip Hop Afrika Bambaataa. Most of the time when folks get with Bam they wanna pick his brains about Hip Hop history.. Thats understandable considering Bam’s pioneering status.. When we sat down with him, we picked his brain about being [...]

Good Bye Nate Dogg-He Marked an Important Era in Hip Hop

So much has been going on over the past few days that I never got a chance and properly reflect on the untimely passing of Nate Dogg.. Gone is a cat who was the cornerstone of an era..He was the soul of West coast Hip Hop. Nate was the ace in the hole, the clean [...]