Try to name a better music festival in the country.. Go ahead.. I’ll wait.. So good that people in the music industry don’t even know about it.. and yeah.. that makes it better.. its where the real music fans go.. fans that will boo Kanye for being a little too ‘weak’ for complaining about his lighting and will camp out for a week living off of beef jerky and a keg.. Name me another place in the country where you can see Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Wale, Kings of Leon, Blues Traveler, Thievery Corporation and more.. Check out the complete list of confirmed acts inside.
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The 2010 Line-up for Bonnaroo (the best music festival you’ve never heard of) has Jay-Z.. Stevie Wonder.. Wale.. and more..
Try to name a better music festival in the country.. Go ahead.. I’ll wait.. So good that people in the music industry don’t even know about it.. and yeah.. that makes it better.. its where the real music fans go.. fans that will boo Kanye for being a little too ‘weak’ for complaining about his lighting and will camp out for a week living off of beef jerky and a keg.. Name me another place in the country where you can see Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Wale, Kings of Leon, Blues Traveler, Thievery Corporation and more.. Check out the complete list of confirmed acts inside.
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“Gifted” Book of the Week: ‘The Measure of a Man’ by Sidney Poitier
In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure—as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor.
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Saving Haiti’s orphans. Is it adoption or kidnapping?
There has been a rush of Americans to adopt orphans from the aftermath in Haiti, but there has to be some questions about why there has been no movement within the numbers of African American orphans in this country for years and the sudden need to help. Is it genuine or just another effort after the fact?
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Chris Brown and Rihanna One Year Later
We are coming up on a year since the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident, and a few things have happened. We have actually found out who Rihanna actually is, Chris Brown’s career has been destroyed, Rihanna has become a mason with Jay-Z, and it is clear that people don’t stand for domestic violence (see article for how I really feel). Here is an interesting article about Rihanna capitalizing on her situation, Brown trying to bounce back, and the effect on the youth of today.
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Black History Month Spotlight – Earl Graves Sr.
February is National Black History Month, and we at TGL are going to be presenting little known facts about African Americans in History. Today’s person is Earl Graves Sr.
The 2010 Line-up for Bonnaroo (the best music festival you’ve never heard of) has Jay-Z.. Stevie Wonder.. Wale.. and more..
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“Gifted” Book of the Week: ‘The Measure of a Man’ by Sidney Poitier
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In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure—as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor.
Saving Haiti’s orphans. Is it adoption or kidnapping?
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There has been a rush of Americans to adopt orphans from the aftermath in Haiti, but there has to be some questions about why there has been no movement within the numbers of African American orphans in this country for years and the sudden need to help. Is it genuine or just another effort after the fact?
Chris Brown and Rihanna One Year Later
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We are coming up on a year since the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident, and a few things have happened. We have actually found out who Rihanna actually is, Chris Brown’s career has been destroyed, Rihanna has become a mason with Jay-Z, and it is clear that people don’t stand for domestic violence (see article for how I really feel). Here is an interesting article about Rihanna capitalizing on her situation, Brown trying to bounce back, and the effect on the youth of today.
Black History Month Spotlight – Earl Graves Sr.
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February is National Black History Month, and we at TGL are going to be presenting little known facts about African Americans in History. Today’s person is Earl Graves Sr.
Mixtape Monday – Sponsored by DJ Premonition
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Mixtape Monday – Sponsored by DJ Premonition
East Coast are you serious?
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As many of you may or may not know, I reside in the DMV and have been located under this blanket of snow for the past 4 days. Let’s set it up. In 24 hours between Friday mid-day and Saturday evening, this geographic area received record amounts of snow. at it’s deepest it’s been estimated [...]
Gifted Life Daily – WHO DAT? Edition
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WHO DAT? Congrats to the Saints!!!!!!!
Sarah Palin using “secret” Q & A notes.. ridiculous.
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There are moments in our lives where you have to just shake your head at how ridiculous people can be. This is one of those moments. At the TEA Party convention in Nashville this weekend, Palin needed a little extra help with her answers to the questions she was getting. And yes, I know the picture is Tina Fey. Enjoy.
iPhone forcing AT&T to weigh options…
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There’s an app for that. And that. And that. The problem is, AT&T didn’t expect them to be so popular.
