AHH Stray News: Hip-Hop Hits The DNC

At least two high-profile events surrounding this year’s Democratic National Convention in Denver are expected to feature Hip-Hop acts, early reports indicate. The RIAA is said to be courting Kanye West as the headlining act for a celebration of U2 front man Bono’s One Campaign. Also expected to appear at the DNC are Wyclef Jean […]

Teacher, Civil Rights Activist Helps Combat ‘Stop Snitching’

The Yale National Initiative to strengthen teaching in public schools has introduced into its curriculum guide a new introductory Criminal Justice course devised specifically with the Hip-Hop generation in mind.   Titled “Police Investigative Challenges: To Snitch or Not to Snitch, That is the Unanswered Question,” the course aims to teach high school students about […]

Chuck Phillips Let Go By The LA Times

In a drastic effort to reduce mounting expenses, the LA Times has announced the departure of several veteran journalists from their staff.   The cost reduction campaign comes as many print newspaper and magazines are suffering shrinking revenue returns due to online competition.   Chuck Phillips, who won a Pulitzer in 1999 for his work […]