A Message From The President: Barack Obama Responds to “Dick Riding Obama” (Video)
HAHAHAHAHA VYGJ:JHHFDDGIHOKHL>G!!* (*Keyboard laughter spasms) After I just nearly hurt myself watching the latest episode of The Boondocks third series… I came across this… President Barack Obama responds to Thugnificent and his “Third favourite member of the Black Eyed Peas” Will I Am’s song “Dick Riding Obama”. These Boondocks Bootleg virals are killing me!!
Russell Simmons’ Message For The New Decade
January 2, 2010 by M. Gosho Oakes
Filed under Blogs
A thoughtful message for the future, Russell Simmons‘ latest blog entry on Global Grind tackles the resistance of some to racial integration and diversity. In particular, the third paragraph of his message resonates with me after seeing the senselessly prejudiced comments on some of the video interviews SoulCulture have spread online this year. Whether it’s [...]
“Man In The Mirror” – Nobel Peace Prize Concert Finale (Video)
Hosted by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert took place yesterday (December 11th) in Oslo, Norway to honour 2009 Laureate President Barack Obama. A range of global artists performed at the event, including Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, Luis Fonsi, Amadou & Mariam, Alexander Rybak, Esperanza Spalding, Lang [...]
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – Interview with President Barack Obama (Watch)
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith interviewed President Barack Obama winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2009 in Oslo, Norway at the Nobel Prize Concert on December 11th 2009. Watch some of the interview below and let us know your thoughts in the comment section. Part 2 and bonus footage after the jump
Stevie Wonder on CNN UK’s Connect the World Programme (Video)
On the 3rd of December to mark the International Day of Persons With Disabilities, the United Nations appointed the legendary Stevie Wonder as a Messenger of Peace. In the interview below, Stevie Wonder discusses his new U.N. role, the popularity of his music at the White House, his thoughts on a black president – and [...]
THEATRE REVIEW: Seize The Day by Kwame Kwei-Armah (Tricycle Theatre, London)
November 24, 2009 by Tola Ositelu
Filed under Reviews, Theatre
Seize The Day is the brand new play written and directed by renowned actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah, now showing at the Tricycle Theatre as part of their ‘Not Black And White’ season – three pieces reflecting on the state of contemporary Britain. Jeremy Charles, played by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, is upwardly-mobile young London personified. With [...]
Self Preservation: An Interview With Joe
October 19, 2009 by M. Gosho Oakes
Filed under Interviews, Music
“How do I look, how do I look?” jokes Joe, strolling into the room at Kedar Entertainment’s New York offices, suited in an eye-catching bright red dinner jacket and swirling a glass of ‘adult apple juice’. We’re here to talk about his most recent release, Signature; the R&B singer’s second independent album following his prior [...]
