In 1935, Wiley College, a small Black college in Marshall, Texas defeated defending national champions University of Southern California in a debate. In terms of Black History, this story ofAfrican-Americans breaking the color barrier in competitive debate is a small victory. Many civil rights milestones, which need not be named, have shadowed this […]

Saturday Night Special:   12-29-07, 8:15 pm, CBS, NBC, NFL Network   Game of the Week, Pt. 1 New England Patriots (15-0) vs. NY Giants (10-5) Location: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ   *Spoiler Alert* Since all of the media outlets are making a big deal about tonight’s game, I decided to write a whole […]

    When one hears the term “war hero,” many historic names come to mind – from King Leonidas of the mighty 300 to “Stormin’ Norman” Swartzkopf to… Bone Crusher? That’s right, you read correctly, because this February, Bone Crusher’s fitness DVD Battle of the Bulge will invade a store near you.    The video […]

    Despite changing times and trends, SouthPole has sustained their position as one of the best selling brands in the urban apparel industry against their luxury driven competitors. After a successful 10-year run, SouthPole launched Lot 29 in 2001 – the brand best known for flashy design prints with cartoon characters like Wile E. Coyote and Sylvester The […]

    Playing the dual role of mother and celebrity is a natural, calm act for Kimberly Elise, yet the Minnesota native has played some of the most angst-ridden characters anyone could imagine in her career. From the naive bank-robbing mother in Set It Off to the scorned wife in Diary Of A Mad Black […]

    With a new year on the horizon, it’s only natural for most of us to sit down with a pen and a pad… excuse me, this is 2007… in front of our computers, and script out New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us are looking to expand our business, save more money, work-out more […]

    The Celtics train appears to be headed straight to the NBA Finals, and one former NBA All Star apparently wants in on the ride. This week, Gary Payton has expressed he wants to join the Celtics. According to a Boston Globe article, Payton told his long time agent Aaron Goodwin that he thinks […]

Grand Opening:   It’s been hard to pick one thing to talk about this week.  So I figured with Christmas being next Tuesday, I would share with you my Christmas list.  Hopefully, I’ve been a good boy this year and Santa fills up my stockings with goodies.   1)      The NFL finds a way for at […]

    When Brooklyn native Rick Gonzalez appeared in 2005’s inspirational film Coach Carter, fans immediately latched on to him for his very memorable hair. At that point he was already five years in to his television and film career, and he was determined to make sure that people recognized him for his talent as […]

So you’re a guy that really wants to lose a little weight? You can’t be the only person, because obesity in the United States is affecting more than 34 million people. You have tried diets and they don’t work, you have tried workout routines, but the weight comes off too slow. What can you do?  Well, the first thing you […]

  The greatest basketball player this side of Michael Jordan will be unveiling his new sneakers this Saturday, December 22 in Harlem. Kobe Bryant will be on hand to reveal the new Zoom Kobe III at the House of Hoops on 125th Street. While Bryant’s new kicks won’t officially hit the market until February 8, […]

At times, rappers for all of their posturing and street-hop ways can say and do things that defy the characters they create. Here, I will look at the greatest lyrical b***h moves by artists. The list consists of all men, dead & living, mostly rappers, but there is some space devoted to R&B singers. Without […]

Valero Retains Crown With 3rd Round TKOUSA-banned knockout artist Edwin Valero (23-0) added another overmatched victim to his resume this past Saturday, scoring a 3rd round stoppage over Zaid Zavaleta (16-3). Zavaleta was dropped in the first round and succumbed to a right hook to end the night. With the win, Valero retains his WBA […]

    [Editor’s note: The advice and information given in the Shape Up column comes directly from Darrell Butler, who is a certified personal trainer and strength coach. Feel free to send him questions for future Q&A!]   Hey, what’s good everybody?  Thanks for all of the positive feedback on the “Three Keys to Success: […]

    What up sports world!   This is Michael Bivins getting back at you on a weekly basis. Right now I’m back in Miami. As a matter of fact, I just got off the plane [Sunday, Dec. 16], coming from Denver. Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) we had a concert there last night, so now […]

    Andre Harrell, the music mogul who launched the careers of some of the greatest artists of our time, is truly the definition of elegance and class. When it comes to fashion he is a connoisseur of exquisite taste, and it shows. In 2005, he launched his own exclusive luxury brand Champagne and Bubbles, and now […]

    With Greg Oden out for the season and trading away star Zach Randolph, it is fair to say not much was expected out of the Portland Trailblazers this year. But a quarter into the NBA season, the Blazers are making a little noise. Under coach Nate McMillan (one of the league’s most underrated […]

Monday, 12-17-07   8:30 pm game:   Chicago Bears (5-8) vs. Minnesota Vikings (7-6) Location: Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN   The Bears were knocked out of the playoffs last Thursday when they lost to the Redskins.  The winners of their last 4 games, the Vikes continue to hold on to the last playoff spot in the […]

    If you ever get the opportunity to meet Darryl McDaniels, you will be immediately impressed. His demeanor exudes natural confidence, yet he manages to remain humble. I had the privilege of meeting and talking with the talented lyricist and former rapper of the legendary group Run-DMC in August of this year.   Darryl Mac, better […]

If the age of the blogs were in the ’90s, rest assured that Mary J. Blige would have been plastered on them. She came from drug-addicted beginnings and relationships with men that pushed to the brink of destruction. Mary J. Blige is the original Amy Winehouse. In the 2000s when she got on her No […]