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Alicia Keys -Superwoman
There’s a report that Alicia Keys gave birth to a baby boy at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York today. Congratulations Alicia and Swizz!! You have joined the club of Superwomen; mothers.
Sesame Street
One of my dearest and most special memories while I was in New York was the quality time I spent with my 2 year old godson Jayden. He was the reason why I went home when I did. He loves … Continue reading
Posted in Soul Brother Presents
Tagged children, Elmo, Grover, Jayden, Kermit, kids, muppets, New York, Sesame Street
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DJ Basil- 1989 Kilimanjaros Dance Contest Pt I & II
A special throwback video jam of one of the most special and standard setting parties of all time, especially if you liked break & freestyle dancing (the grandfathers of crunk). If you are from the NY/NJ metro area, you know what I mean. 20 … Continue reading
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Tagged DJ, DJ Basil, Kilimanjaro, music, New Jersey, New York, New York Metro, video, Voo Doo Ray
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City Helps Preserve Hip-Hop’s Humble Legacy in the Bronx
I grew up in Sedgwick Houses in the Bronx. 1520 Sedgwick was right down the hill from me. I am proud that this building is being saved and renovated to help working class people have affordable housing as well as … Continue reading
Posted in News from the Soul Brother
Tagged arts, Clive Campbell, DJ Kool Herc, hip-hop, history, Morris Heights, music, New York, The Bronx
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Kool Herc and 1520 Sedgwick
If you are not from New York or did not understand the significance of 1520 Sedgwick and Kool Herc in the lexicon of hip-hop here is a little background for ya!!
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Tagged 1520 Sedgwick, arts, Clive Campbell, DJ Kool Herc, hip-hop, history, music, New York, The Bronx
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America, Home of the Free — Except for Muslims?
Thought provoking piece from Doug Bandow. As I have written before, I am on the fence about this issue. I support the fair and equitable application of the freedoms the Constitution provides to all Americans. I do agree that to some extent since … Continue reading
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Tagged 911, Cordoba House, Doug Bandow, Freedom of religion, Islam, New York
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Melodie Mayberry-Stewart Blazes a Trail as New York State CIO
Melodie Mayberry-Stewart’s story is one of achievement despite the difficulties put in front of her. She is a role model for young girls and women who want to have IT careers. Her example proves that whether you are a male or female we … Continue reading
Harlem high school celebrates a decade of 100 percent college acceptance
Congratulations to the young women of The Young Women’s Leadership School! This is a tremendous achievement and all of you should be proud. As a graduate of a single sex high school also I do agree that the environment does create an environment of … Continue reading
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A Humble Opinion
In some ways I am ambivalent about a Mosque being built near 911. As a person who grew up in New York and worked in 5 WTC for years and was in the World Trade Center and New York City, less … Continue reading →