Tag Archives: Common

UnityFirst: “LUV” Film (Video)

Posted on November 2, 2012 by | Leave a comment

An 11-year-old boy gets a crash course in what it means to be a man when he spends a day with the uncle he idolizes in LUV… Continue reading →

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Harlem Backdrop for Realistic Survival Saga (video)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

When Djbril (Sy Alassane) left his native Senegal for the U.S., he harbored high hopes of making it as a musician. But while pursuing his version of the elusive American Dream, the 21-year-old immigrant pays the rent by hustling bootlegged CDs and other assorted contraband on the streets of lower Manhattan.

After hours, he retreats via moped to a rough side of Harlem where the struggle for survival only intensifies. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Dr. Maya Angelou And Common’s N-Word Lyrics Uncommon (video)

Posted on December 20, 2011 by | 1 Comment

After reciting a poem on “The Dreamer,” the opening track from Common’s new album “The Dreamer/The Believer,” with Harlem’s Dr. Maya Angelou reportedly expressed disappointment over the rapper’s use of the con the track. Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou Radio Show During Black History Month

Posted on February 3, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Target Market News announced today that his February Maya Angelou will host her first-ever public radio program. The one-hour broadcast is available to all PRI, Public Radio International, affiliated stations and African American Consortium stations free of charge. Continue reading →

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Serena Covers Hamptons Magazine!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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Kanye, Common and Lupe at the S.H.O.W. (video)

Posted on July 8, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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On Tuesday, June 8th, The Kanye West Foundation, The City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Student’s Helping Our World (S.H.O.W.) presented the 3rd Annual “Stay In School” Event.

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Salters Scene: Summer Stage 2010- Gil Scott-Heron

Posted on July 5, 2010 by | 1 Comment

  

Gil Scott-Heron

Derrick Hodge and DJ Brainchild warmed up an already hot audience for the Gil Scott-Heron & Special Guests show on Sunday June 27th .  Scott-Heron smoothly walked on stage alone to a warm reception.  Before jumping into the music, Scott-Heron wanted to interact with his fans a bit.  Continue reading →

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Movie with Moreland: Just Wright interviews

Posted on June 11, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Movies

By T. A. Moreland

Recently, Common and Queen Latifah met with NYC press to talk about their upcoming firm, Just Wright.  Common plays a NBA point guard who’s injured and Queen Latifah plays the physical therapist who works to get him back in shape. Continue reading →

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Common and Serena Split

Posted on May 27, 2010 by | 1 Comment

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Common and Serena Williams have ended their two year relationship. A source close to the rapper and tennis star claims the pair “just grew apart.”

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Maya Angelou Celebrates 82nd Birthday

Posted on May 23, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Birthday

http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/d9/4e/0671984b8804d5e40a1464f43019-grande.jpgPoet and Harlem resident  Maya Angelou threw a party on Thursday to celebrate her 82nd birthday, which included tributes from such celebrity attendees as filmmaker Lee Daniels and rapper-turned-actor Common. Continue reading →

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