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Jemele Hill of ESPN Takes On Michael Jordan and Nike

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By Jemele Hill of ESPN Title: Jordan, Nike need to stem violenceIt’s time to rethink how limited-edition releases of shoes cause a frenzy  I don’t know why I keep hoping that Michael Jordan will one day grow a conscience and show he’s more than an opportunistic pitchman who overvalues the bottom line. I’ll always respect Jordan’s accomplishments as a player and how he helped the NBA become a global game, but I have no respect for some of Jordan’s business practices. Michael Jordan, now the owner of the Bobcats, continues to be the name behind one of the most popular … Continue reading Jemele Hill of ESPN Takes On Michael Jordan and Nike

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Is It Time to Reboot, Upgrade, or Give Kwanzaa a New Operating System?

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Jamie Foxx posted the following pic to Instagram wishing all a ‘Happy Kwanzaa!” Most of us probably thought, “That’s nice…” or “Jamie is a cool Brotha.” See other Instagram comments below. But we all know most of us don’t celebrate Kwanzaa. But why? An article from the news website The Grio takes a look at the celebration of the holiday and perhaps what changes may need to take place in order for it to be universally accepted within the African American community.EVERYBODY agrees with the concept and principals of Kwanzaa…but whose got time to celebrate something  from another “country”[sic] …another holiday … Continue reading Is It Time to Reboot, Upgrade, or Give Kwanzaa a New Operating System?

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Egypt Steps Down as Host at V-103 Atlanta, [Photos] from her "Give Back Tour"

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THE 4TH ANNUAL “EGYPT’S GIVE BACK TOUR” DONATES THOUSANDS OF MUCH NEEDED GOODS AND TOYS TO HOMELESS IN FIVE ATLANTA COUNTIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS   Check out [VIDEO] and her Instagram post below… Egypt Sherrod & NBC 11 Alive’s Karyn Greer Welcome Atlanta Natives For The 4th Annual Egypt’s Give Back Tour V-103’s Egypt Sherrod Rallies Support Of Atlantans To Provide Aid To Disadvantaged ResidentsAnnounces Decision To Step Down From Daily Radio Show — The holidays were a lot brighter for thousands of metro Atlanta families this year thanks to V-103 radio personality Egypt Sherrod and the 4th Annual “Egypt … Continue reading Egypt Steps Down as Host at V-103 Atlanta, [Photos] from her "Give Back Tour"

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Tom Joyner Celebrates ‘Take A Loved One to the Doctor’ Campaign All Week

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Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality Tom Joyner Celebrates ‘Take A Loved One to the Doctor’ Campaign with Weeklong Special Broadcast Culminating on Friday, October 25th Award-winning radio personality and community activist Tom Joyner features his Take A Loved One to the Doctor (TALOTTD) campaign sponsored by Walmart on the Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) all week long! TALOTTD health related coverage kicks off Monday October 21st and concludes with our annual “Dr. Day” broadcast on Friday, October 25th.  Each day during the week of October 21st, the TJMS will cover a specific health related topic with celebrity guests and doctors.  Tom … Continue reading Tom Joyner Celebrates ‘Take A Loved One to the Doctor’ Campaign All Week

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Goes After ‘Preachers of LA’ [VIDEO]

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“Now, I know you been watching that junk on TV. I want to tell you right now, not one dime of what you’re sowing right now will buy my suit. I want you to know my car is paid for. I want you to know I got my house on my own. I want you to know I’m not bling-blinging. I am not shake and bake. I had money when I came to Dallas and I plan to have some when I leave.” -T.D. Jakes Also check out Roland Martin’s segment from the radio program News One Now. [below] “You … Continue reading Bishop T.D. Jakes Goes After ‘Preachers of LA’ [VIDEO]

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Baisden Launches "One Dream One Team" Mentoring Initiative

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Renowned Radio Personality Michael Baisden Launches “One Dream One Team” Mentoring Initiative In Nationwide Effort to Recruit Male Mentors for 12,000 African American Boys ►Baisden adopts a high school class of 28 young men to spark One Dream One Team mentoring agenda When renowned radio personality Michael Baisden posted “A real man takes care of his kids no matter what the relationship is with the mother of the child,” on his Facebook page, he never anticipated the over nine million views or one million plus likes and comments he received as feedback! The overwhelming response prompted him into immediate action. A … Continue reading Baisden Launches "One Dream One Team" Mentoring Initiative

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E. Steven Collins Sons Talk About Their Father’s Legacy

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Sons Giving an Amazing Testimony to Their Father and His Commitment to Family The late E. Steven Collins’sons Rashid “Roc” Collins and Langston Collins came by the studios of Radio One Philadelphia to thank their father’s friends and loyal listeners for all the support they have received after their fathers untimely passing. The boys talked with long time friend and co-worker to E. Steven Collins, Dyana Williams about the legacy and some their fondest memories of their father. From Old School 100.3 (WRNB) This interview is a true reflection of their father. Share thoughts of E. Steven Collins at Old … Continue reading E. Steven Collins Sons Talk About Their Father’s Legacy

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CNN’s Don Lemon Joins the Tom Joyner Morning Show @TJMShow

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Lemon’s First Commentary Calls Out The Next Generation Of Black Leaders News veteran and CNN Newsroom anchor, Don Lemon made his debut today on the syndicated TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW. Lemon’s segment will air Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:16a (EST). In it he will offer insights regarding news, politics, entertainment and more that the Joyner audience wants to know about.In his TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW inaugural commentary Lemon took on the task of asking – Where will we find the next generation of leaders in the Black community? Lemon stated, “I want to talk to you about leaders. Leadership. Specifically … Continue reading CNN’s Don Lemon Joins the Tom Joyner Morning Show @TJMShow

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Power 99 FM Hosts Annual 2013 "Peace On The Street" featuring Bridget Kelly

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Her Latest Single “Street Dreamin” features Kendrick Lamar, Also Appearing rising sensation B Smyth and Philly rapper Gillie Da Kid POWER 99 FM HOSTS ANNUAL 2013 PEACE ON THE STREET TO HELP PREVENT AREA VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE PEACE EVENT FINALE  IN CHESTER TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BYBRIDGET KELLY, B. SMYTH & GILLIE DA KID PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF CHESTER, CHESTER DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES COALITION & CROZER KEYSTONE HEALTH SYSTEM PHILADELPHIA – August 27, 2013 – Clear Channel Communities, the community engagement brand of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, and Power 99 FM, Philadelphia’s top-rated Hip Hop and R&B radio station, today announced … Continue reading Power 99 FM Hosts Annual 2013 "Peace On The Street" featuring Bridget Kelly