A lil shootout and recognition to the men of the world who have earned the title "Daddy" and "Father". I salute you all, this includes the mothers doing a helluva job also!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Walter Fortson : A Comeback Story For Troubled Youth.
Walter is a honor student at Rutgers University, who just received a $30,000 Truman Scholarship, the only undergrad from New Jersey to obtain it. The award covers grad school costs for those pursuing careers in government or public affairs. At the age of twenty-seven, he was living in a halfway house and taking university classes through a program that allows convicted felons attend college. Walter was arrested in Atlantic City, after being charged with selling drugs and taking a plea deal for five years. To often it is believed that stories like this are rare and that young black boys are doomed for failure once they've made mistakes. Contrary to popular belief there are many black boys and men who make great efforts to overcome their circumstances, we just don't hear about them often. Furthermore the American justice system does not promote change and rehabilitation for convicted felons, they continue to be punished after serving time. We should applaud programs that seek to help and mold convicted felons and other troubled youth. Without these programs vicious cycles will continue in our communities, and that helps no one.
Walter is a honor student at Rutgers University, who just received a $30,000 Truman Scholarship, the only undergrad from New Jersey to obtain it. The award covers grad school costs for those pursuing careers in government or public affairs. At the age of twenty-seven, he was living in a halfway house and taking university classes through a program that allows convicted felons attend college. Walter was arrested in Atlantic City, after being charged with selling drugs and taking a plea deal for five years. To often it is believed that stories like this are rare and that young black boys are doomed for failure once they've made mistakes. Contrary to popular belief there are many black boys and men who make great efforts to overcome their circumstances, we just don't hear about them often. Furthermore the American justice system does not promote change and rehabilitation for convicted felons, they continue to be punished after serving time. We should applaud programs that seek to help and mold convicted felons and other troubled youth. Without these programs vicious cycles will continue in our communities, and that helps no one.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Urbanpolitics101 Celebrates Cinco De Mayo!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Obama slow jams
If you happened to miss the President slow jammin' on Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night then you're probably not sure what folks are mad at today. Obama appeared on the show to discuss of course the upcoming election,student loans and the infamous secret service scandal. His appearance sparked controversy when he participated in the segment "slow jam the news". Many think that his participation showed a lack of leadership and are jumping at the opportunity to call him out on it. Fox News is of course having the biggest problem with it and already claiming a Republican victory. Let's face it, this president has a charm and appeal that not many do; the appearance on Tuesday received huge ratings due to his appearance. So get a grip....the man knows his job and a little bit of humor never hurt anybody. Watch the video and you be the judge...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
President Obama says just paid off his student loans...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Is This In America Right? I Thought So...
This is exactly why justice for Trayvon Martin is so necessary...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Tupac Back!!! Tupac live at the Coachella 2012
For all of you holding on to the dream that Tupac lives, Snoop has brought him back in concert.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Tulsa Oklahoma Murders
The people of Tulsa, Oklahoma can rest a little easier since the sunday arrest of two men, who police say shot and killed three black people and wounded two others. The accused, Alvin Watts, 32, and Jacob England, 19, are thought to have committed the crimes to seek revenge for the nineteen year old's father, who was killed two years ago by a black man who he attacked.
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