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So is Hip Hop at war with America? |
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on August 02, 2008 at 9:00 AM
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Hip Hop's issues with America or America's issues with Hip Hop (however you wanna phrase it) is a clever smokescreen to draw attention away from issues that we should really be discussing. Throughout history there has always been a controversial type of music. Today, that's hip hop. Not long ago it was rock music. So what? People are dying from starvation. Countries in Africa don't have access to clean water. HIV/AIDS is disproportionately affecting minorities (especially Black people). Inner city youth are killing each other. Racism still exists. But you wanna talk about hip hop? Artists have an amazing platform that can be used to promote positive changes in our society, and as much as I wish everyone would take the underground approach of uplifting their people…we can't demand it. Hip Hop is music. For some it's culture. Mold it into what you want it to be. ... |
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The State of (Black) America? |
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on August 01, 2008 at 2:45 PM
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CNN released a new “special” called Black in America It’s amazing! A two part series to summarize my existence ME! The West Indian Immigrant Relocated to sunny California Where the streets are paved with gold Where the fiends would sell their soul for a hit Where the stars would sell their soul for a hit Where I would sell my soul To get away from this shit And escape to a place where everyone is ... |
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ARTICLE - Friends with benefits - like herpes |
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on February 01, 2008 at 2:39 PM
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Only 33 per cent use condoms with friends
That friend with benefits could also be a friend with chlamydia. How sexy is that?
An Acadia University graduate student is researching FWB relationships, with an eye to finding out why friends who have sex aren't likely to use condoms.
"Sexually transmitted infections - like chlamydia, AIDS, HIV - among adolescents and young adults, have rapidly increased over the past couple of years," Heather Patterson said. "By understanding what goes on in the friends-with-benefits relationship, it would be possible to develop prevention programs specifically geared towards increasing consistent condom use."
http://www.hfxnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=103994&sc=89 |
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CONDOMS - A MUST HAVE FASHION ACCESSORY |
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on February 01, 2008 at 2:19 PM
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New Planned Parenthood Condom Line Makes Safer Sex the 'Must-Have' Fashion Statement
PROPER ATTIRE™ is making a lifestyle statement with the premier of the new and stylish condom that is being called the “must-have” fashion accessory for women. Featuring a chic package with a unique fig leaf print, PROPER ATTIRE™ was designed to encourage women to feel more comfortable about carrying and buying condoms.
http://readme.readmedia.com/news/show/New-Planned-Parenthood-Condom-Line-Makes-Safer-Sex-the-Must-Have-Fashion-Statement/56523
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ARTICLE: Craigslist Founder Backs Obama, Other Causes |
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on January 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM
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Craigslist Founder Backs Obama, Other Causes
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark says he supports Barack Obama for U.S. president. "The guy is an actual leader." Newmark adds: "Increasingly I’m doing stuff outside the boundaries of Craigslist and lending the site for other causes, like EveryBlock, Voto Latino and Declare Yourself."
http://laist.com/2008/01/28/laist_interview_99.php |
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Using Hip Hop to Fight HIV in Africa |
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on December 10, 2007 at 1:09 PM
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African musicians in Dakar, Senegal have collaborated on a new album aimed at preventing HIV infections, which has long been an epidemic in many of their countries. ”Sixty percent of our population is under 18,” said rapper Didier Awadi. “So as a rap artist this is my target, all these boys unde...
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The i’m Initiative |
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on December 04, 2007 at 2:49 PM
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The i’m™ Initiative from Windows Live Messenger™ makes helping your favorite cause as easy as sending an instant message.
Every time you start a conversation using i’m, they share a portion of their advertising revenue with some of the world's most effective social cause organizations.
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MTV Social-Networking Site Examines Life In The Time Of HIV/AIDS |
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on December 04, 2007 at 12:04 PM
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Sitting in the front lawn of the home he moved into a mere two weeks ago, Marteniz Brown calmly tells his life story. It's a tale he's told time and time again over the past 10 years. Marteniz hopes that everyone who sees his vlog will know that he's well and happy. His T-cell count remains high;...
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MTV & Kaiser Family Foundation Focus on Youth Action for World Aids Day |
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on December 04, 2007 at 12:02 PM
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As part of their boundary-breaking, decade-long partnership to empower young people with the means to help end the spread of HIV/AIDS, MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation today announced a host of on-air and online efforts debuting on World AIDS Day (December 1st). Programming from the two parti...
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