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Jay Z Responds to Criticism from Harry Belafonte: ‘My presence is charity, just because of who I am’
Remember when Harry Belafonte went in on young black celebrities like Jay “no hyphen” Z and Beyonce on their lack of political activism? Well, Jay has finally responded: “Yeah I’m offended by that because first of all…this is going to sound arrogant…but my presence is charity, just because of who I am.”
President Obama Responds to Zimmerman Verdict: “We Are a Nation of Laws, and A Jury Has Spoken”
President Obama’s official statement on the George Zimmerman verdict maintains that the legal process has run its course, and that it is now time for peaceful reflection.
Lauryn Hill Responds to Accusations that “Neurotic Society” Lyrics are Homophobic
In a piece that appeared on BET.com, writer Monica Miller claimed that Hill’s use of terms like “girl men” and “drag queens” perpetuated homophobia and injustice.
Tyler, the Creator Responds to Mountain Dew Controversy: “There’s no type of hate being portrayed in that work of art at all”
Tyler, the Creator has issued a response to all of the criticism around his recent Mountain Dew ad; and speaks directly to Dr. Boyce Watkins, one of the commercials most vocal critics.
Rick Ross Responds to Rape Lyrics Controversy: ‘It Was a Misinterpretation’
Rick Ross has responded to the “rape lyrics” controversy, asserting that his words were misunderstood and misinterpreted, and that “woman is the most precious gift known to man.”
Zoe Saldana Responds to Nina Simone Controversy
Zoe Saldana responds to Nina Simone film controversy: “I’m doing it for my sisters and my brothers and I don’t care who tells me I’m not this or I’m not that. I know who I am and I know what Nina Simone means to me.”
Epic Records Responds to Lil Wayne Controversy, Will Pull Offensive Emmett Till Line
Epic Records has announced they will be going to “great efforts” to pull a leaked song that features a Lil Wayne lyric that references Emmett Till. Are you satisfied with Epic’s response? Should Lil Wayne address the outcry over these lyrics?
D.L. Hughley Attacks Lupe Fiasco for Not Voting; Lupe Responds
In response to comedian D.L. Hughley’s indignation over the fact that he doesn’t vote, rapper Lupe Fiasco has issued a challenge: Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco used Twitter to respond to comments made by comedian D.L. Hughley over Lupe’s reluctance to participate in the upcoming presidential election. He attempted to reason and explain why President Obama […]
VIDEO: President Obama Responds to Leaked Mitt Romney Video on Letterman
President Obama responded to the leaked Mitt Romney video for the first time on David Letterman last night: ‘There are not a lot of people out there who think they are victims, ‘One thing I’ve learned as president is that you represent the entire country.’
Muslim Rapper Responds to Peter King's Islamaphobia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8v1Du790HMv With Rep. Peter King holding hearings on "Muslim Radicalization", and American Muslims being screamed at and harassed while attending a fundraiser for battered women, can Muslims safely live and pray in the United States of America? Our new video "Wandering Strangers" raise questions about who's a terrorist, and why people seem to forget freedom [...]
African Traditional Religions prepared me to grieve my mother
I’ve learned it’s best not to try to control how the memories of my mother show up, or what emotions they are wearing when they enter. This one is dressed in a rare crossbreed of inconsolable laughter and a stabbing sob, and it’s seeping out of my iphone from wherever the speaker is located on […]
When Black folks astral project to create order out of disorder
I am tired of living in this body, and so I have decided to astral project more often. Calling it “astral projection” instead of “dissociating in the shower” makes me feel better. It feels more true, I guess. “Dissociating” sounds so clinical. They call it disorder, but it doesn’t feel that way to me. It […]