Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts Vandalized. Law Enforcement Officials Are Deeming the Attacks ‘Hate Crimes’
October 24, 2007
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) has reported a series of attacks at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, 5616 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia.
The first incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, October 20th, when vandals defaced the building as well as tying a noose around the neck of the bronze statue of Tupac Shakur located in the Center’s Peace Garden. The attacks are being investigated as hate crimes by the De Kalb County Sheriff’s Office. The second incident occurred at the Center at 2:00 AM Monday morning when the statue was damaged further.
Source:PR Newswire
Posted in Racism, Black, Hip Hop
Comments (0)Travis Barker Cranks that Soulja Boy
September 12, 2007
I’m no Soulja Boy fan, but I found myself listening to the Traivs Barker Soulja Boy remix over and over again. I didn’t know a human’s arms could move so fast. Check it out!
Comments (6)2008 SXSW Panel Picker
September 3, 2007
The good folks at SXSW Interactive are accepting votes for panels for SXSW Interactive 2008. Visit the Panel Picker to choose your favorite panels. But make your move now, because polls close September 21st!
Here is a quick list of my favorites (so far):
Where are all the Black Tech Bloggers? by Lynne d Johnson
In August 2007, Podtech Vlogger Loren Feldman got dressed up in black face (a tech nigga nonetheless) and asked the question, “Where Are The Black Tech Bloggesr?” While Feldman’s video drummed up controversy and was labeled as racist, it got the blogosphere thinking and talking. Especially the black tech bloggers. Here’s your chance to discover that they really exist, and to learn how they think about technology, and well, people like Feldman.
How To Roll Your Own Blog Awards. by Karsh
With over 30 different blog award events spanning the globe, you’d think all bases were covered in terms of blogging recognition. Well think again! In this session, you’ll learn the basics, logistics and secrets from the most popular blog award coordinators in the blogosphere on their popular Awards series.
Your Ticket to the Afrospear by Karsh
You’ve heard of the blogosphere, but have you heard of the Afrospear? This group of socially active, progressive-minded bloggers of African descent are setting out to change the landscape of the ‘Net. Find out how they are changing the landscape of activism through blogging, podcasting, videocasting and more.
10 Tips for Managing a Creative Environment by Bryan Mason
Stage Managers wrangle directors, designers, writers, and actors every day, under strict union guidelines. Editors cajole writers into producing on time(ish) for each week’s publication. Conductors balance the needs of dozens of musicians while staying true to the needs of the music. These disciplines can teach us how to set up and support creative environments that are conducive to excellent design and development. Dual presentation with Sarah Nelson.
Posted in Web, Blog, Content, Education, SXSW
Comments (1)Words of Wisdom: John Rogers Jr. of Ariel Capital Management
August 28, 2007
Words of wisdom from John Rogers Jr. founder and CEO of Ariel Capital Management LLC. Ariel has $16 billion in assets under management, 105 employees and is one of the larges African-American owned money management and mutual fund companies.
Posted in Business, Leadership
Comments (0)Barack in Tallahassee (Update)
August 25, 2007
My wife and I stood in line for more than an hour, in the 100 degree North Florida (no breeze) heat to see Barack Obama live and in person at Florida A&M University yesterday afternoon. I have embedded a You Tube clip of his introduction, by President Ammons, and have updated the photo section with some of the pictures we took. Excuse the quality and expect details later. For now enjoy!
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