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Public Enemy Drops Timely New Video "No Sympathy From The Devil"

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For those who grew up in the 1980s, Public Enemy was one of a handful of nationally-known hip-hop acts that created socially-conscious rap almost exclusively.  From “Don’t Believe The Hype” to “Fight The Power” (from Spike Lee‘s still-all-too-relevant movie about racism and police brutality Do The Right Thing) to “By The Time I Get To Arizona”, Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X and the crew were on the forefront of calling out media manipulation, systemic racism and bigotry, and the widespread mistreatment of black people in America.
Public_Enemy_Man_Plans_God_LaughsNow, over 30 years after they’ve formed and three years since their last album, Public Enemy has released Man Plans God Laughs, offering much-needed and necessary protest music once again.  The video for the single “No Sympathy From The Devil” was just released today, and it packs a chilling punch.  It ties historical acts of racism with the racism of today – and so much of it looks the same (at the 1:56 mark, Sandra Bland‘s mug shot appears and has the effect of a gut punch).
The entire album, which was released a few weeks ago on July 15, can be heard on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1pmsTgxfLMkCw7C5LuSHFD
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (follow @lakinhutcherson)

Samuel L. Jackson Calls For The #ICantBreatheChallenge (VIDEO)

Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson has challenged us all to the #ICantBreatheChallenge in honor of Eric GarnerMike BrownFerguson and the current fight against police brutality:
http://youtu.be/YtrsWbzOs7c
Will you follow Jackson’s lead and help make this movement viral?
article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson, GBN Editor-in-Chief

GBN Video of the Week – John Legend's "You & I (Nobody in the World)" [VIDEO]

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Lesa Lakin, GBN Lifestyle Editor
Lesa Lakin, GBN Lifestyle Editor

At GBN, we love positive messages… and boy is this a lovely one. cover_jlegend04The video for nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend‘s latest release “You & I (Nobody in the World)” is without question our video of the week, and definitely worth your time. Thanks, Mr. Legend!

Michigan State Basketball Star Adreian Payne Forms Inspiring Friendship with 8 Year-Old Lacey Holsworth (VIDEO)

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Sometimes stories emerge during March Madness that force you to put down your brackets and pay attention to what’s really important.  The friendship between Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne and 8-year-old Lacey Holsworth is one of those stories.
They met two years ago when the Spartans visited a hospital where Lacey was getting treatment for neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer of the nerve tissue. Their relationship has thrived, and they reportedly text every day.
As the Washington Post notes, Payne attended a fundraiser for Lacey, and Lacey, who was Payne’s guest on senior night, helped him cut down the net after Michigan State won the Big Ten tournament.
Now that Payne and Michigan State have advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, the duo’s touching bond continues to move fans. A video posted by the Big Ten Network earlier this month covers Payne and Lacey in tear duct-draining detail (watch below).
“She’s like a sister to me,” Payne says in the segment. “I love him,” Lacey declares.  If your favorite team has been eliminated, you might just cheer for Payne and Michigan State on the basis of the video alone.
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article by Ron Dicker via huffingtonpost.com
 

President Obama's Top Correspondents' Dinner Jokes

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obama-white-house-correspondents-dinner-32813-575hcOn Saturday night, President Obama took the White House Correspondents’ Dinner podium, Politico rounded up his best barbs, including his note of the Republicans’ attempt to attract more minorities. Their efforts, he joked, could start with him. Watch video above for more.

Nail Art Fun With Nails By Regina & Emily B

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The demand for nail art is at an all time high.  The designs are out of control and creativity is flowing through the tiny brushes that will bring all ten of your fingers to life. Stiletto nails, Swarovski crystals, glitter and 3D designs. You name it, it’s nail-possible.  I’ve been following Regina Rodriguez for quite some time now.  Emily B from Love & Hip Hop is a loyal customer and Emily’s nails are always a topic of discussion, so naturally I wanted to know a little more about the woman behind the magic, Regina. The 24-year-old Newport, VA sweetheart has been mastering her talent and bringing big smiles to hundreds of women who’ve gotten the opportunity to experience a private nail visit. Her Instagram following is an impressive 148k and growing.

What better way to get a look at her art then to get it on my own hands? I invited Regina to host a mini-manicure night from my home.  Check out my nail tutorial video with Regina Rodriguez in the comfort of my living space in the video above, and some of her work in the photo.
article by Mashonda Tifrere for Global Grind Staff

Born On This Day in 1924: Legendary Jazz Drummer Max Roach

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Pioneering percussionist, composer, band leader, and drummer Max Roach was born Maxwell Lemuel “Max” Roach in North Carolina to parents Alphonse and Cressie, and worked with dozens of musical greats, including Miles Davis, Charles MingusThelonious Monk, and Dizzy Gillespie

106 Year-Old Margaret Harris for President Obama: "Red, White and Blue, Going Forward!"

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106 Year-Old Margaret Harris for President Obama: “Red, White and Blue, Going Forward!”

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