He may have a love/hate relationship with social media, but it looks like Prince still knows how to target what’s trending and flex its power for his benefit. School em’ Your Royal Badness!!! Towards the end of the stream, Prince finally emerged onto the stage to perform a handful of songs (three, actually) that included… Continue reading Oct. 2: Prince Drops New Music & Performs With Kendrick Lamar In MN
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The MOC Daily Rundown, Oct. 2: Alleged Misconduct In Grand Jury Over Michael Brown Case
With police officer Darren Wilson still not arrested or charged, the prosecutor’s passive-aggressive sideways approach and digital trails showing bias and closed minds among members of the jury, it’s as if the powers that be want to make EXTRA sure there’s no trial OR accountability in the death of this innocent child. #CrookedOfficers #GetUpStandUp #PagingDOJ… Continue reading The MOC Daily Rundown, Oct. 2: Alleged Misconduct In Grand Jury Over Michael Brown Case
Oct. 1: Steve Harvey, Paula Deen & “The Great White Way”
So, with all of his connections and networking, Steve Harvey can’t find any worthy African-American role models and mentors for the teens in his program and wants Paula Deen to put in work? SERIOUSLY? The same Paula Deen who routinely called Blacks ‘darkies’/’n*****s’ and teared up about the pain of her ancestor committing suicide over… Continue reading Oct. 1: Steve Harvey, Paula Deen & “The Great White Way”
Oct. 1: AZ Teacher Loses Career After Deflecting Racist Bullies
From a commenter: “So let me guess, this school is made up mostly of whites, and the taunting students were white, and the white parents went directly to the school board and superintendent and had her fired for? Because she said “shut up”. There would be no teachers in this country if saying shut up… Continue reading Oct. 1: AZ Teacher Loses Career After Deflecting Racist Bullies
Oct 1: Early Registration for March 2015 Romance Slam Jam, Dallas TX.
African-American writers, editors and fans are gearing up for next Spring’s Romance Slam Jam! Celebrating 20 years of Black Romance and Fiction, click here for early registration discounts, expected authors and a first-time Teen Author Workshop*! “It seems like March is just around the corner. Are you excited yet?? I know I am. I’m so… Continue reading Oct 1: Early Registration for March 2015 Romance Slam Jam, Dallas TX.