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Had he lived, Trayvon Martin would have turned 18 today. What have we learned since Trayvon’s death? Have we done anything to make sure that black youth are protected?

Among the finest poets of the 20th century, Langston Hughes words continue to capture the hearts and minds of people across the world. Check out one of his most famous works, “I, Too.” Do you have a favorite Hughes poem?

Not only is Ali one of the most dominant professional boxers of all time; he was also among the gutsiest, most-polarizing figures of the 1960’s. His swagger, commitment to his community, and outspokenness forever altered the cultural landscape of America; black and white. Happy 71st, Ali!

Remember a few months back when Lupe Fiasco dropped “Bitch Bad” and magazine and scholars came out of the woodwork to diss Lupe for “mansplaining”? Spin Magazine took it the farthest calling it “reckless social commentary” and asking, “why must we continually endure Lupe Fiasco’s half-baked conscious hip-pop?” A few weeks later 2 Chainz and Kanye dropped the video for “Birthday […]

We remember the life of Whitney Houston as today would have been her 49th birthday. What’s your favorite Whitney song? Will you be seeing Sparkle?

Tomorrow, June 16, would have marked Tupac’s 41st birthday had he not been tragically shot in 1997. What’s your favorite Tupac song? What’s your opinion on his legacy?

For a music nerd such as myself, May 26 is all about Miles Davis. Happy B-Day to a LEGEND. Do yourself a favor this holiday weekend and pick up a copy of any one of his countless classics this weekend. What’s your favorite Miles Davis album?

Rihanna set off a firestorm of controversy last night when a remix of RiRi’s Talk That Talk mini-song “Birthday Cake” leaked, featuring none other than former boyfriend Chris Brown. So is it RiRi’s prerogative, or is she setting a bad example for young women?

Three young African American chess players from the New York-area are officially considered masters of the game, a designation that has been bestowed upon only 2% of the United States Chess Federation’s 47,000 members. Justus Williams, Joshua Colas and James Black Jr. each achieved master status before the age of 13! Read more at BlackYouthProject.com

Today Show | June 14, 2011 Bright Blessings, a North Carolina non-profit, provides toys and food to homeless families with children celebrating their birthdays. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy  

Evaluating the Drug War on Its 40th Birthday, by the Numbers Akiba Solomon, Stokely Baksh, Colorlines | June 17, 2011 On June 17, 1971, President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one in the United States.” To eradicate this enemy, he called for “a new, all-out offensive.” But 40 years of get-tough policies haven’t ended substance abuse. Instead, […]

Yesterday, hip-hop fans across the world celebrated what would have been the legendary rapper’s 40th birthday.  Killed in 1997 in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting, Tupac’s death remains unsolved to this day.  The rapper has sold over 75 million records worldwide, with 6 of his 10 albums released posthumously. Here is one our favorite Tupac […]