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Ground Zero Mosque: Digging a Hole in the Soul of America
Interesting view and commentary from Russell Simmons on this issue. Russell Simmons: Ground Zero Mosque: Digging a Hole in the Soul of America.
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Tagged 911, cutural center, Islam, New York, Russell Simmons, World Trade Center
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Reflections on the Boss and the Infamous Summer of ’77
Cheryl Willis and I are of the same ilk. This piece saluting The Boss and the summer of ’77 sums it all up for me. As you all know I am a die-hard Yankee fan. The Yankee championship run that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1977, blackout, George Steinbrenner, New York, summer, The Bronx, Yankees
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters faces ethics charges
First Charles Rangel now, Maxine Waters. There’s two things that come to mind: Innocent until proven guilty and absolute power corrupts absolutely. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters faces ethics charges – latimes.com.
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Tagged California, Charles Rangel, congress, ethics, Maxine Waters, New York, politics
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‘Amateur weed’ sprouting up in Union Square Park, Lower East Side
Hmmm…I will be in home in New York in 29 days. This may be placed on my agenda. I’m being bad, but in some circle what is growing in the parks can be considered a public service. ‘Amateur weed’ sprouting … Continue reading
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Tagged marijuana, Mary Jane, New York, parks, Union Square Park
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Darh Vader Robs a Bank
This was funny and sad at the same time. Funny because whomever robbed the Chase branch was dressed up as Darth Vader (ironic isn’t it?) with the full costume. Sad, because he robbed the bank. Check this out…. http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1939018
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Tagged Chase bank, Darth Vader, New York, Star Wars
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Terror Squad-Lean Back
This still gets me goin! The beat was HOT! I will be back in the Boogie Down Bronx in 31 days and I can’t wait! I swear one of the kids at the beginning of the video resembles Pitbull with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bronx, Fat Joe, hip-hop, music, New York, Remy, terror Squad, video
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Over 4 Years, Nearly 52,000 Police Stops in a Few Brooklyn Blocks
I was born & raised in New York. I lived in the neighborhood that this article talks about, in fact I was robbed twice in the neighborhood. It has never been the “Garden of Eden” however, there has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, Brooklyn, civil rights, males, New York, NYPD, police, police brutality
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Toni Braxton-Woman
This is from Toni’s new CD, Pulse. I like it do you?
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Tagged New York, r&b, soul, Toni Braxton, video
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3rd Bass-The Gas Face
This is a classic that still gets slipped in at parties! Enjoy!
Posted in Soul Brother's Funny Bone
Tagged classic, DJ Richie Rich, hip-hop, MC Serch, music, New York, Prime Minister Pete Nice, video
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