Category Archives: Soul Brother Presents

Goodbye to my American dream

Posted on July 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Tiffanie Drayton On the day of college graduation, I told my friends and family the news: I was leaving the country I had lived in since childhood. “I just need a change,” I told them, but they knew there … Continue reading →

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Victor or Victim

Posted on July 17, 2013 by The Soul Brother

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This Is ‘What It’s Like To Be A Black Man’

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

This letter was written by Alex Fraser and shared by Lance Gross on his Instagram account.

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New Music Tuesday featuring T.I.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

This week instead of multiple songs from different artists, we will feature T.I.’s newest mixtape, “Can’t Kill The King.” Enjoy!!

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‘That Doesn’t Mean It Doesn’t Sting Any Less’

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Questlove Well… most of you read the book so that means you’re familiar with Rich by now. I just landed in the States and he was my first call. I was listening to MSNBC on the radio, so this … Continue reading →

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D.L. Hughley: Dear Trayvon

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Dear Trayvon, I have been captivated by your story ever since I first caught wind of it in February. Like your parents, and countless other Americans, I want justice for you and the life that you will never get to live. … Continue reading →