For some rappers/poets in the 90’s social consciousness and hip hop were synonymous. One of the greatest and most respected artists from that era of hip hop is Scarface. On top of his solo career, Scarface is also a member a rap group named the Geto Boys. Scarface has many songs that touch o[...]
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Global carbon dioxide concerns
The Earth’s CO2 levels have reached 400 parts per million globally for the first month since record keeping began. The Earth is already dealing with rising seas, storms of monumental proportions, wildfires, and extreme weather all caused by global warming. As CO2 levels increase, what el[...]
May 8th, 2015 - 9:47 am § in America, The Ave Scene
Apparently cheaters do prosper
Alex Rodriguez hit his 661st home run of his career last night against the Baltimore Orioles, passing the great Willie Mays for 4th place on the MLB’s all time home run list. Last year, Rodriguez was suspended for the whole season for repeated use of performance enhancing drugs. Rewarding Ro[...]
Upsetting
You can not be an advocate for the Black community if you are intimate with people of other ethnicities. Wow, really? You have to be kidding me. Its disappointing that some African Americans feel this way. This made me upset even before I had children of my own. This thought process w[...]
Poetry Session
Todays poem is brought to us by the Great poet Ice Cube, originally from arguably the greatest and most influential Hip Hop group ever, NWA. Hip Hop was more than words. Hip Hop was our voice. Although we have artists that are conscious today, I highly doubt that we will ever see these types o[...]
April 30th, 2015 - 3:08 pm § in America, The Ave Scene
Best player since 1998
Tim Duncan is the best player in the NBA since 1998. Although he is no where near the scoring talent that Kobe is, Duncan is just as dedicated to his craft and more consistent. Tim Duncan’s defensive presence, selflessness, composure, competitiveness, his durability, and his basketball I.Q.[...]
The song that never ends
An African American man is murdered by the police. African Americans get upset, and wait for justice to be served. This is despite the fact that we know that the police will most likely be acquitted of any wrong doing. Next, local African Americans will hold rallies, marches, and eventually th[...]
Can someone call a doctor?
While we complain about our broken healthcare system in the United States, there are 5 billion people worldwide who lack access to surgical care. http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32452249 &nbs[...]
Actions speak louder than skin color
What is the significance of a black person becoming the top law enforcement official if they do nothing different than their white predecessors? Loretta Lynch, a black woman, is set to become the new US Attorney General. Some black people that I have talked to about her, seem to be excited. Not[...]
Can’t defend Evil
I recently got into an argument about whether or not the Islamic State was fighting for justice. Not sure why I entertained statements made by someone who I thought was intelligent on this subject. How do people sympathize with a group that enslaves women and children? According to the Islami[...]