Lupe Fiasco – “I’m Beaming”

I get my energy from my inner G
I be in outer space but I got inner peace
So tell my enemies that they can’t injure me
I know that irritates, you have my sympathies
Well, you should protest and you should picket me
I’m on a losing strike, I’m on a winning streak
I’m out in left field, I’m speaking mentally
But that’s a better place then where the benches be
I’m feeling really good, me and my different beat
Me and my different drummer, he play the timpanies
See that’s what got me here, you hearin’ me
Me on my black man in the future shit, call me Billy Dee
See, I’m just forward lookin’, that’s how I really see
See, while you Valentine’s, I’m thinkin’ Christmas trees......

The aftermath: Confusion, conflict

President Obama's health summit ends with both parties asking for more time. AP Photos Close

ATLANTA: Big Pooh, March 4th @ APACHE CAFE

Internet2

Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the research and education community. The not-for-profit partnership includes leaders from research, academia, industry and government. In 2009, Internet2 member rolls included over 200 higher education institutions, over 40 members from industry, over 30 research and education network and connector organizations, and over 50 affiliate members.

Internet2 operates the Internet2 Network, a next-generation Internet Protocol and optical network that delivers production network services to meet the high-performance demands of research and education, and provides a secure network testing and research environment. In late 2007, Internet2 began operating its newest dynamic circuit network, the Internet2 DCN, an advanced technology that allows user-based allocation of high-capacity data circuits over the fiber-optic network.

The Internet2 Network, through its regional network and connector members, connects over 60,000 U.S. educational, research, government and "community anchor" institutions, from primary and secondary schools to community colleges and universities, public libraries and museums to healthcare organizations. The Internet2 community is actively engaged in developing and deploying emerging network technologies beyond the scope of single institutions and critical to the future of the Internet. These technologies include large-scale network performance measurement and management tools, simple and secure identity and access management tools and advanced capabilities such as the on-demand creation and scheduling of high-bandwidth, high-performance circuits.

Internet2 is member led and member focused, with an open governance structure and process. Members serve on several advisory councils, collaborate in a variety of working groups and special interest groups gather at spring and fall member meetings, and are encouraged to participate in the strategic planning process.

Retrospective: Ribs 'N Bibs

Hyde Park5300 S Dorchester Ave(between 53rd St & 54th St) Chicago, IL 60615

How Fresh is She? Tamyra Gray

"El Che" - Rhymefest (Chicago MC)

"El Che" - Rhymefest sophomore album set 2 hit stores May 18th. It's his first release since his "Blue Collar" debut in 2006.

Pres. Obama's New Health Care Compromise

Newly released 1 trillion $$$, 10-yr. compromise on current health care plan earlier today.

My Sneaks 4 ths Week

The Brazil Kit -"Nunca"

Retrospective : Courtship Of Eddie's Father (Theme Music)

Yo.. did ya'll peep that this was Bill Bixby -(from the Incredible Hulk on TV days)

Trailer: Wu-Tang Saga Documentary

How Fresh Is She? Raquel Roxanne Diaz

Rocsi 106+pk (*King Mag)

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Rhiannon Giddens (from left), Justin Robinson and Dom Flemons of Carolina Chocolate Drops.

My Sneaks 4 tha Week

Nike Auto Force 180

Record Breaking - 108,713 @ ALL STAR GAME

Record Breaking Nite! Congratulations 2 D. Wade (MVP) and the rest of the East All Stars.

Sade: Soldier Of Love Review

Caffeine And Alcohol

LUPE FIASCO "WHAT U WANT"

VIA Kanye West Blog

Retrospective: (CHICAGO SouthSide) Charles P. Caldwell Room 107 1985-1986

"That's when we used to serve in front of Caldwell School"

Ludacris-Do The Right Thing (feat. Common)

How Fresh is She? Marsha Thomason

"All Hail tha Saints" - SUPER BOWL XLIV CHAMPIONS

CONGRATULATIONS 2 THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS.... SUPER BOWL XLIV CHAMPIONS!!!

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah, Part 2

ERYKAH BADU ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE DATE FOR NEW AMERYKAH, PART II: RETURN OF THE ANKH IN STORES MARCH 30, 2010

– Universal Motown Records multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter-actress ERYKAH BADU announced via Twitter that she will release her fifth studio album, New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh, on March 30, 2010. The new album is the singer's hotly anticipated follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2008 disc, New Amerykah, Part I: 4th World War.In contrast to New Amerykah, Part I: 4th World War, which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh features lush live instrumentation and taps into Badu's emotional side by thematically focusing on romance and relationships. "With Part I, I was standing at an apex, looking at what was going on around me politically, socially, and economically," Badu explained. "With Part II, I'm hovering over me, looking at what's going on inside of me."New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh features contributions from some of the most talented, groundbreaking, underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop game, including Grammy winners 9th Wonder and James Poyser, eclectic soul singer Bilal, and the late J Dilla. "We used a lot of analog instruments—harps, strings, drums, piano, and even a Theremin—to give the album that sonic feel," said Badu.

Gil Scott-Heron Makes A Striking Return

Gil Scott-Heron, pictured outside his East Harlem apartment.
Forty years ago, Gil Scott-Heron was preaching revolution.
Today, after multiple stints in prison, he's back with a more introspective collection of music: I'm New Here. It's his first new recording in 16 years.

via NPR.ORG

My Sneaks 4 Tha Week

Air 1 MXid... how sick are these?? "Old Skool" w/ tha new. These look like they were made specifically 4 tha Super Bowl!

SUPERBOWL XLIV - Saints or Colts?

So they square off 2nite - who u wit??

Celebrating 40 Years Of 'Soul Train'

Black Labor, White Wealth The Search for Power and Economic Justice by Claud Anderson, Ed.D.

From the back cover:

"What I like about the book is Anderson's search for solutions. He offers practical courses of action that blacks can take to become politically and economically competitive in America."
- Dorothy Gilliam, The Washington Post

"Dr. Anderson...methodically outlines and articulates strategies for blacks to become a self-empowered people in America despite the obvious injustices imposed on them throughout much of their history in this country."
- William L. Clay, Member of Congress

"A historical analysis and a financial blueprint for the future of Black economic empowerment."
- Ebony Magazine

"Before Republicans kill affirmative action, they should read a new book by historian Claud Anderson, Black Labor, White Wealth. It shows how white wealth in the USA was developed by black labor and is maintained by preferential treatment for whites."
- Barbara Reynolds, USA Today

"Dr. Anderson examines the methods whites used to gain power, but more importantly, he provides examples of ways black can adopt some of those same methods to build wealth and power for themselves. Black Labor, White Wealth is provocative and powerful!"
- Tony Brown, Tony Brown's Journal

Dr. Claud Anderson is founder and president of The Harvest Institute, a think-tank whose mission is the social and economic reform of Black America. A well-known political strategist, businessman, educator and economic development consultant, Dr. Anderson was a former official of the Carter Administration. He is a real estate developer, maintains ownership interest in retail food businesses, and was among the first African-American to own a radio station. He obtained a Doctorate of Education degree from Wayne State University.

Black Labor, White Wealth
The Search for Power and Economic Justice
by Claud Anderson, Ed.D.

Retrospective: Battle Of The Planets (G-Force)

How many of ya'll cartoon lovers out there remember "G-Force"! Battle of the Planets was my shizznizz back in the day.

How Fresh Is She? Toccara Jones

We've gotten a lil' flack about not reppin' for the + size momies so here yall go... the premiere + size model Toccara Jones.

My Sneaks 4 tha Week

I know that the new Kobe V's is out now -but I am feelin them 4's a lil' harder!