Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Masta Ace and Ed OG Part 2: A & E
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
A & E- Ace and Ed OG- Arts and Entertainment
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Introducing David E. Beats
11th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference
FATHERS & FAMILIES COALITION OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES 11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL FATHERHOOD AND FAMILIES CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES, CA
Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) - A respected national conference on father and family issues is coming to Los Angeles and Southern California for the first time. Parents, families, social service professionals, community representatives and leaders from all over the country are expected to attend the 11th Annual National Fatherhood and Families Conference at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles on February, 23-26, 2010.
The National Fatherhood and Families Conference is staged by the non-profit, Fathers and Families Coalition of America, Inc. (FFC). The conference will feature workshops and speakers with helpful information on how improve communities by strengthening and improving programs serving fathers and families. Registration and conference information can be obtained by going to the Fathers and Families website at: www.azffc.org. Registration for the conference is $375 with reduced registration $265 if received by November 15. Corporate, government and organizational sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available for the conference by contacting FFCA at 602-254-5081.
"This conference brings together professionals from across the country who are on the front lines of working to improve father and family programs," said James Rodriguez, CEO of the Fathers and Families Coalition. "This is a great opportunity to dialogue with and learn from a diverse group of professionals and leaders from social service non-profits, churches, justice and corrections, community based organizations, tribal nations and government agencies. We look forward to staging the conference in Los Angeles and having the special participation of the community in Southern California."
Invited speakers for the 11th Annual National Fatherhood and Families Conference include well-known individuals in social service and government. They include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Carmen Nazario, Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, Steven Golightly, Director of the L.A. County Child Support Services Department, Judge Mablean Ephriam from Houston, Texas and Jerry Tello from the National Compadres Network.
The Annual National Fatherhood and Families Conferences traditionally have been staged in Phoenix, Arizona where FFC headquarters are located. Over the past decade, the Fatherhood Conference has provided training, education and networking opportunities to well over 5,000 colleagues from all over the U.S, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Micro Indonesia, Guam, and as far as Japan and Ghana.
Through FFCA's networks this conference has established a National Conference Planning Committee with professional representatives from organizations in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Stockton, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Phoenix, Detroit, Houston, Arkansas, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, and Dallas, all members are in agreement that this conference contributes to strengthening fathers, families and communities. The facts are that with over 30,000,000 children without a father in their home and over seventy percent of high school dropouts from fatherless homes this is a national issue.
"The View" Co-host Sherri Sheppard Joins Celebrity Effort for Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Event November 7
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach program, sponsored by a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will offer free diabetes and high blood pressure screenings to African American men who normally visit their local barbers just anticipating the usual haircut. In addition, participants will be provided education about healthy lifestyle alternatives along with PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) screenings and PEP Talk: the Prostate Education Project will address the issue of prostate cancer by distributing culturally appropriate educational materials as well.
In an effort to drive the need for health care and education home to a demographic in need of it most, celebrity support has been enlisted. Sherri Shepard, co-host of "The View", took time out of her very busy schedule to record a public service announcement on KJLH Radio, a station owned by Stevie Wonder, while celebrity participants The Whispers, comedians Kim Coles and Tommy Davidson, actor T.C. Carson, and performers Yo Yo and Montell Jordan are just a sampling of the confirmed talent to visit some of the local shops on Saturday. Former Los Angeles Laker, Norm Nixon, named national spokesperson for The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, is also slated to be on hand.
Ultimately, the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program's goal is to screen more than 500,000 African American men by 2012. This unique and innovative grassroots program works with black-owned barbershops, which represent a cultural institution of familiarity and trust in many communities as an effective avenue to disseminate health education information. The program has already tested close to 10,000 African American men in 23 cities including New Orleans, Chicago, Atlanta and Harlem.
Compared to the general public, African American males have a higher risk of diabetes and other cardiovascular conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 3.7 million (14.7 percent) African Americans, ages 20 years or older, have diabetes, while statistics show that forty percent (40 percent) of African American men die prematurely from cardiovascular disease as compared to twenty-one percent (21 percent) of white men.
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, in partnership with Charles Drew University, U.C.L.A., Vasamed and Entrahealthsystems, will offer free screenings throughout Los Angeles including the following locations:
- The New Millennium BS ,4310 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 9004
- In The Cut, 220 East Regent St., Inglewood, CA 90301
- Next Cuts Beauty & Barber * 5712 West Pico, LA 90019
- Legends Barbershop, 5366 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Inglewood's Finest, 122 S. Market St., Inglewood, CA 90301
The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, in partnerships with Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Organization and the Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc., will offer screenings throughout the Inland Empire at:
-Da Mood Barbership, 205 E. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766
-Good Time Barbershop 924 E. Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
-N u Flava, Pomona, CA 91767
-Hat's Off 21065 Bear Valley Road, Apple Vally, CA 92308
-Second To None, 12384 Palmdale Road, #103, Victorville, CA 92345
-Signature Barbershop, 12555 Mariposa Road, Ste. F, Victorville, CA 92345
-T's Barbershop, 15028 7th St. Ste. 2, Victorville, CA 92395
-Who's Next, 21280 Brar Valley Rd., #115, Hesperia, CA 92345
Founded by Dr. Bill J. Releford, D.P.M. the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, seeks to empower African American men to better understand cardiovascular diseases through education, testing and prevention. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program has effectively addressed the health concerns of African American men in nearly 200 black owned barbershops since December 2007. For additional information and to view a list of all the participating barbershop locations, go to http://www.BlackBarbershop.org .
About Dr. Bill Releford
Dr. Bill Releford began private practice in 1990 and started the Diabetic Foot Institute, a facility dedicated exclusively to the reduction of diabetes-related amputations in high-risk populations. Most patients were oblivious to the standard of care that should be expected during the occurrence of a diabetic foot complication or the unfortunate recommendation for lower-extremity amputation. Dr. Releford's personal and professional mission is to create innovative ways to decrease diabetes-related amputations. "Five Colors To Better Health" is his new book dedicated to a clear understanding of how eating a variety of colors can reduce your risk of diabetes and high blood pressure as well as other chronic diseases. Visit with him at http://www.5ColorsADay.com .
About the Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation
The DAP Foundation's mission is to help decrease the diabetes-related amputation rate among high risk populations around the world and address the escalating number of individuals with undetected cardiovascular disease. The DAP Foundation's African American Men's Outreach Program seeks to partner with community groups and organizations to reduce the incidence of health conditions that adversely affect African American males by utilizing education, prevention and early detection through screening activities. DAP's efforts have already been successfully duplicated in other metropolitan areas, such as Oakland, Chicago, Harlem, St. Louis, Kansas City, Atlanta and New Orleans. For more information on participating or sponsorship opportunities, please visit
http://www.BlackBarbershop.org .
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Optimum Empowerment Resource Rally/ Optimum on Hot 97
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Two new roots and culture albums Kiddus-I and ChinnaSmith launch Naya Records
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| Naya Records, an upstart indie label founded in Boston, MA and run by visionary label president and accomplished drummer/engineer/producer Nathan Sabanayagam, is proud to announce the release of two very special albums. The first, entitled "Grass Yard Productions Volume One," is the first installment of a series of compilations to be released over the next few years by Naya Records featuring the Grassyard Productions All-Stars (aka GYP All-Stars). Kiddus-I's "Green Fa Life", a combined roots and soul music effort from an icon of the rockers reggae period is also available. |
 All of the songs on Grass Yard Productions Volume One were recorded on the front porch of legendary guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith, known for his role as lead guitarist for his role in Bob Marley's band as well as Peter Tosh and Innter Circle, to name a very short few. The album is dedicated to the late great Jamaican Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, who is also featured on one of the songs. Other veteran artists who contributed to the compilation include Ken Boothe, Winston "BoPee" Bowen, as well as historic musical figures Kiddus I and Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, who both starred in the cult classic film Rockers.The most significant aspect of this release is the collaboration of several generations of musicians from around the globe, all gathering to play in the relaxed and intimate environment known as the Grassyard (at Earl "Chinna" Smith's Jamaican residence). The end result is an album that is chalk full of instant classics. These songs capture the true essence that is musical creation in Jamaica and some of the highlights include "Fire," sung by Don I, "Shot Poor Johnny," sung by Ken Bob, and the Ken Boothe track, " Richard Cory." |
 The second Naya Records release is the new album from legendary singer Kiddus I, "Green Fa Life." Also recorded at Chinna's Yard, the album features guest musicians, "Horsemouth" and "Chinna," as well as label president Nathan Sabanayagam on drums, and was co-mixed by Will Holland, known for his work with the Pixies and Dead Can Dance, at Chillhouse Studios in Boston, MA. The album features thirteen new tracks, all of which breathe fresh air into a tried and true classic rock-steady sound, anchored by the unforgettable baritone that is the voice of Kiddus I. Some of the track highlights inlcude the title track "Green Fa Life," and thepolitically fueled "War."Currently an extensive tour is being planned by Kiddus I and the GYP All-Stars in support of the new releases. |
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Rob Murat Interview
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Legendary MC Guru Announces European Tour Dates For "The Guru 8.0 Tour"
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LEGENDARY MC GURU ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR THE "GURU 8.0 TOUR" |
On the heels of their critically acclaimed, internationally successful album "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found", the legendary Guru, founder of GangStarr and Jazzmatazz, hit producer Solar and the 7 Grand family are announcing the second leg of an eagerly awaited European tour. The Guru 8.0 Tour 2009 concerts will be the must see shows for every Hip-Hop fan as Guru and Solar hit the stage to perform hits from their latest project "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found". Both will be touring Europe from November 10 till November 17 to bring Hip-Hop fans overseas the realest Live Hip-Hop on the planet! "Hip-Hop fans in Europe appreciate REAL Hip-Hop and that's why touring overseas is a great joy for us! We are excited to return to Germany after our 2009 Summer tour," says legendary rapper Guru. The European tour will see Guru and Solar perform in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Spain and Slovenia. They will be supported by DJ heavyweight Doo Wop. Tour Dates: Nov. 3 La Bellevilloise - Paris, France Guru and Solar's current release "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found" has been highly anticipated and gives a whole new definition for real Hip Hop in 2009. The album is Hip-Hop in its purest form and it received rave reviews worldwide. Spearheaded by the hit single "Lost and Found", the project is a "5 Star" album and a must have for the true Hip-Hop heads. "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and a retail store near you. AUDIO: Guru - Lost and Found VIDEO: Guru - Lost and Found BUY: Guru - Lost and Found (Album) |