Grandmaster Flash Portrait Session And Book Signing At Book Soup
June 28, 2008
Grandmaster Flash poses for a portrait at Book Soup June 27, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
The icon was present to promote his new book “The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beats”. The books is a no-holds-barred memoir from the primary architect of hip hop and one of the culture’s most revered music icons—both the tale of his life and legacy and a testament to dogged determination.
The man who paved the way for such artists as Jay-Z, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, and 50 Cent tells all—from his early days on the mean streets of the South Bronx, to the heights of hip hop stardom, losing millions at the hands of his record label, his downward spiral into cocaine addiction, and his ultimate redemption with the help and love of his family and friends.
The book can be ordered directly at BookSoup.com.
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46664 Concert: In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela’s Life
June 28, 2008
Nelson Mandela appears onstage during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London, England.
Performers included Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Will Smith and more.
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Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson and Abbott Bring ‘I Stand with Magic’ Program
June 28, 2008
In conjunction with National HIV Testing Day, the Magic Johnson Foundation, http://www.magicjohnson.org and Abbott, http://www.abbott.com, launched a new Facebook group to further engage young adults in the “I Stand With Magic”, http://istandwithmagic.com, program’s efforts to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in the African-American community.
By utilizing Facebook’s wide-reaching social media network, the “I Stand With Magic” program is continuing its commitment to reach young people nationwide and encourage them to get educated, get tested and seek treatment for HIV.
First African-American sheriff in St. Helena Parish history sworn-in
June 28, 2008
Friday was a big day for the citizens of St. Helena Parish. They have a new sheriff in office and they are looking for positive changes in the way he will be doing business, unlike the previous three sheriffs who all went to jail.
Several hundred residents of St. Helena Parish gathered to hear the words spoken, “Nat Williams, the first African-American sheriff to lead us for the next four years.”
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Survey Provides Surprising Look at Black America Today
June 28, 2008
According to one of the largest-ever studies of Black America, 70 percent of African Americans already have a plan for their future. The survey was released today by Radio One, Inc., the study’s sponsor, and Yankelovich, the Chapel Hill-based research firm.
The survey of 3,400 African Americans between 13 and 74 years of age, the only study to include Black teens and seniors, found also that 54 percent were optimistic about their future and 60 percent believe “things are getting better for me.”
Conference Will Focus on African-American Health
June 28, 2008
A conference aimed at strengthening the health ministries of predominantly African-American churches will be held July 11 and 12 at Embassy Suites Hotel, 220 W. 43rd St.
“African-Americans are disproportionately affected by health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS,” says a conference brochure.
First African-American to hold post in Md. Episcopal Diocese
June 28, 2008
When the Rev. Canon Eugene T. Sutton was elected the 14th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, the first person he called was his 94-year-old grandmother, a devout Baptist who lives in a Washington nursing home. “Her prayers for me have made all the difference in the world,” Sutton said.
But more than that, he knew she could appreciate the twists of history that led to his election.
Cory Hardict in He’s Just Not That Into You
June 28, 2008
As a prelude to the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema will release the star-studded romantic comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You” nationwide on Friday, February 6, 2009, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution.
In making the announcement, Fellman stated, “‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ has an amazing cast and delivers as a romantic comedy and a date movie, making it a perfect release for the Valentine’s Day window.”
“He’s Just Not That Into You” is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, who worked together as a writer and consultant, respectively, on the beloved HBO series “Sex and the City.” The film explores, with heart, humor and candor, the social and emotional machinations of modern-day relationships and how men and women often misconstrue the intentions of the opposite sex.
PICTURED: Actor Cory Hardrict attends the Help Group’s Teddy Bear Ball at the Beverly Hilton on December 3, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Premiere Of “Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot” – Arrivals
June 27, 2008
Russell Westbrook attends the premiere of ‘Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot’ on June 25, 2008 at the Magic Johnson Theatre in New York City.
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Deborah Gregory Celebrates The Release Of “Catwalk”
June 27, 2008
Nole Marin Beverly Johnson, Melvin Van Peebles, Lynn Whitfield and Benny Ninja attends Deborah Gregory’s book release party of ‘Catwalk’ on June 25, 2008 at the Laboratory Institute Of Merchandising in New York City.
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G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Group Photo Session
June 27, 2008
Accompanied by Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (L), U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gestures on her way to a group photo session for the G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Kyoto State Guest House, in Kyoto, western Japan, 26 June 2008.
Earlier in the day, The Foreign ministers of the Group of eight industrial powers are holding two days of discussions ahead of the G8 summit which will take place in Hokkaido next month and earlier in the day China confirmed that North Korea will submit a declaration giving details of its nuclear programs.
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US Supreme Court Lifts Gunin DC
June 27, 2008
Washington, DC, Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier(L) and Washington, DC, Mayor Adrain M. Fenty(R) listen to reporter’s questions during a press conference on the steps of the John A. Wilson Building on June 26, 2008 reacting to the news from US Supreme Court that Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms, ending a ban on owning handguns in Washington, DC in its first ruling on gun rights in 70 years.
The court’s 5-4 landmark decision — on whether the right to keep and bear arms is fundamentally an individual or collective right — said the city’s law violated the second amendment of the US constitution which the justices said guaranteed citizens the right to keep guns at home for self-defense.
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Study Shows Improvements For Minority and Low-Income Students Under NCLB
June 27, 2008
An independent study from the Center on Education Policy indicates that all students, including black and low-income students, are performing better on state reading and math tests since the introduction of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2002. Yet in the face of this positive news, some members of Congress would like to give NCLB a rest, suspending its authority until agreement can be reached on reauthorization. The NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6239) would thwart the progress made toward a future in education where all students are guaranteed the basic civil right of a quality education.
Radio Merger Under Fire From Black Lawmakers
June 27, 2008
Senior members of the Congressional Black Caucus yesterday criticized a compromise plan for the proposed merger of the XM and Sirius satellite radio companies, saying the deal does not provide enough opportunities for minority-owned programming.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin said over the weekend that he would support the merger after XM Satellite Radio Holdings and Sirius Satellite Radio voluntarily agreed, among a series of other concessions, to lease 4 percent of their radio spectrums, or 12 channels, for programming run by minorities and women.
Unity is Theme for Obama, Clinton
June 27, 2008
After the longest primary battle in modern U.S. history, Barack Obama will campaign with former rival Hillary Clinton on Friday for the first time since the New York senator abandoned her presidential bid.
Their joint appearance will be at a rally in Unity, New Hampshire, a small town on the state’s western border where the two candidates tied in the January primary.
PICTURED: Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Barack Obama greets people at the end of an economic competitiveness summit at Carnergie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 26, 2008. Obama joined 13 experts and economic leaders from the fields of energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and advanced science, in a discussion on US economic competitiveness.
(Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
