Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Today is a special day, not just any day
Its my 29th Birthday!!! Proud to say it because I still don't believe it, lmao. Shouts out to all the Cancers out there. Let's Get It!!!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings 2009
The Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list includes male recording artists whose work is primarily classified as hip-hop or rap. Earnings estimates, which include income from record sales, digital downloads, touring, films, TV shows, endorsements, books and other entertainment ventures, are calculated between June 2008 and June 2009. Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted.
[Click Here for the Full Report]
20. Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins
$6 million, tie
20. Jayceon "The Game" Taylor
$6 million, tie
20. William "Rick Ross" Roberts
$6 million, tie
20. Tramar "Flo Rida" Dillard
$6 million, tie
18. Antwan "Big Boi" Patton
$7 million, tie
18. Andre "Andre 3000" Benjamin
$7 million, tie
14. Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean
$8 million, tie
14. Clifford "T.I." Harris
$8 million, tie
14. William "will.i.am" Adams
$8 million, tie
14. Lonnie "Common" Lynn, Jr.
$8 million, tie
13. Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges
$10 million
12. Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus
$11 million
11. Andre "Dr. Dre" Young
$13 million
10. Marshall "Eminem" Mathers
$14 million
9. Faheem "T-Pain" Najm
$15 million
8. Pharrell Williams
$16 million
7. Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley
$17 million
6. Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter
$18 million
4. Aliaune "Akon" Thiam
$20 million, tie
4. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson
$20 million, tie
3. Kanye West
$25 million
2. Sean "Diddy" Combs
$30 million
1. Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
$35 million
Blacks not welcome: Condemn the Valley Swim Club
Dear friends,
Two weeks ago outside Philadelphia, sixty-five children from a summer camp tried to go swimming at a club their camp had a contract to use. Evidently, the club didn't know the kids were largely Black.
When the campers entered the pool, White parents took their kids out of the water, and the swimming club's staff asked the campers to leave. The next day, the club told the summer camp that their membership would be canceled and that they would refund their money. When asked why, the club's leader said the "kids would change the complexion ... and the atmosphere of the club."
A "Whites only" pool in 2009 should not be tolerated. The club's actions appear to be a violation of section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act. Whether or not any laws were violated, a "Whites only" pool should be something every American condemns.
I've just joined ColorOfChange.org in doing exactly that -- will you join me, and email your friends and family asking them to do the same? We're also calling on the Department of Justice to evaluate suing the facility under federal law. It takes just a moment to do both, here:
http://www.colorofchange.org/swim/?id=2016-145161
Obama is President but that doesn't mean that suddenly all is fine when it comes to race in America. This is a vivid reminder of what we know still lies beneath the surface.
We all know stories like this one -- similar incidents play out quietly every day in different communities across the country. The difference in this case is that folks got caught and there was a contract in place that makes for a potentially illegal act.
Standing up now isn't just about making things right for these kids in Philadelphia or bringing consequences to this swim club (called the Valley Swim Club). It's about creating a climate of accountability everywhere. If we can publicly shame the Valley Swim Club and hold them accountable for this incident, it will make others think twice before engaging in this kind of discrimination.
Please join me in condemning the Valley Swim Club's blatant discrimination and calling on the Justice Department to investigate whether they violated civil rights laws. And please ask your friends and family to do the same.
http://www.colorofchange.org/swim/?id=2016-145161
Thanks.
Here are some links to more info:
"Pool Boots Kids Who Might 'Change the Complexion,'" NBC Philadelphia, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/90Zyr
"60 Black Kids Booted from Philly Pool For Being Black -- Speak Out," Jill Tubman at Jack and Jill Politics, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/GkJTs
"Valley Swim Club: Day Two," Adam B at Daily Kos, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/qbpSA
"Section 1981 Summary," Employment Law Information Network
http://www.elinfonet.com/1981sum.php
Two weeks ago outside Philadelphia, sixty-five children from a summer camp tried to go swimming at a club their camp had a contract to use. Evidently, the club didn't know the kids were largely Black.
When the campers entered the pool, White parents took their kids out of the water, and the swimming club's staff asked the campers to leave. The next day, the club told the summer camp that their membership would be canceled and that they would refund their money. When asked why, the club's leader said the "kids would change the complexion ... and the atmosphere of the club."
A "Whites only" pool in 2009 should not be tolerated. The club's actions appear to be a violation of section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act. Whether or not any laws were violated, a "Whites only" pool should be something every American condemns.
I've just joined ColorOfChange.org in doing exactly that -- will you join me, and email your friends and family asking them to do the same? We're also calling on the Department of Justice to evaluate suing the facility under federal law. It takes just a moment to do both, here:
http://www.colorofchange.org/swim/?id=2016-145161
Obama is President but that doesn't mean that suddenly all is fine when it comes to race in America. This is a vivid reminder of what we know still lies beneath the surface.
We all know stories like this one -- similar incidents play out quietly every day in different communities across the country. The difference in this case is that folks got caught and there was a contract in place that makes for a potentially illegal act.
Standing up now isn't just about making things right for these kids in Philadelphia or bringing consequences to this swim club (called the Valley Swim Club). It's about creating a climate of accountability everywhere. If we can publicly shame the Valley Swim Club and hold them accountable for this incident, it will make others think twice before engaging in this kind of discrimination.
Please join me in condemning the Valley Swim Club's blatant discrimination and calling on the Justice Department to investigate whether they violated civil rights laws. And please ask your friends and family to do the same.
http://www.colorofchange.org/swim/?id=2016-145161
Thanks.
Here are some links to more info:
"Pool Boots Kids Who Might 'Change the Complexion,'" NBC Philadelphia, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/90Zyr
"60 Black Kids Booted from Philly Pool For Being Black -- Speak Out," Jill Tubman at Jack and Jill Politics, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/GkJTs
"Valley Swim Club: Day Two," Adam B at Daily Kos, 07-08-09
http://bit.ly/qbpSA
"Section 1981 Summary," Employment Law Information Network
http://www.elinfonet.com/1981sum.php
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Summer Groove hosted by Zo & D. Wade
Today the 13th annual Summer Groove kicks off in Miami, Florida. The event will run until July 12th and is a five day weekend consisting of a golf tournament, comedy show, concerts, parties and community events that will benefit Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade's World Foundation.
WEEKEND EVENT LINEUP:
Thursday, July 9, 2009
ZSG GOLF CLASSIC
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami, Florida
Friday, July 10, 2009
ZSG COMEDY SHOW/CONCERT HOSTED BY HARD ROCK LIVE WITH SPECIAL GUEST HOST: CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER
8:00 PM
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida
Tickets: $100, $65, $45 available at Ticketmaster.com
Saturday, July 11, 2009
PUBLIX CHARITIES "DECO AFTER DARK" ZSG BENEFIT DINNER HOSTED BY SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida
Table of ten- $5,000, Individual seating- $500
To register, please contact Samantha@amcharities.org or by phone at (305) 476-0095/131
Sunday, July 12, 2009
ZSG BLOCK PARTY
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Florida
Free
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES ZSG ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Florida
$5, $15, $25, $45, $60
Purchase tickets at TICKETMASTER
For more information visit: www.zsg.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Classic TV Footage: Jackson 5
On MJ: I really didn't think it would be this hard. I don't take deaths in my own family like this its kinda weird, lol, so I just think about the good times (pun intended).
I favorited this 3 years ago. This is from the Jacksons Variety Show. They performed an awesome pop locking routine. Of course I wasn't alive to see this originally, but I take it these will be coming to DVD real soon (if someone is smart enough to do it along with the cartoon).
Always loved Dancing Machine - one of my top 100 songs. Here they are on Merv Griffin!
I favorited this 3 years ago. This is from the Jacksons Variety Show. They performed an awesome pop locking routine. Of course I wasn't alive to see this originally, but I take it these will be coming to DVD real soon (if someone is smart enough to do it along with the cartoon).
Always loved Dancing Machine - one of my top 100 songs. Here they are on Merv Griffin!
De La Soul "Buddy"
Had to rep the Native Tongues today, that's what I've been vibin on for the past month.
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