Archive for October, 2008
U People Episode #49 “Just So Presidential”
Hanifah Walidah and Liza Jessie Peterson sit down on a previously recorded U People to talk about this political life. Just in time for THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION in our lifetimes.
Rachel Maddow Interviews Obama
Rachel Maddow of MSNBC interviews Barack Obama as we have just a few days to go until election day. In the interview they discuss about the GOP accusations of socialism, compare the present day GOP as oppose to the traditional values of Republicans, Afghanistan and rebuilding the nations infrastructure. Good Stuff and of course we [...]
U People NO ON PROP 8 PSA
Most of you have heard about Prop 8, but for those who are not aware, there is a proposition in California that is up for a vote that will essentially revoke the recent law passed that legalized gay marriage in California. It would be a huge step backwards. Below is a PSA video directed and [...]
Tonya TKO Goes Gay: shouts out iloveupeople.com
Ok, so I was fishing through some more of Tonya TKOs videos because I am a new fan and found a recent episode where she gives mad props to iloveupeople.com. She has scheduled a live show to talk about gay issues though she admittedly is ignorant, yet open to understanding where our worlds bridge. This [...]
I like it: El Debarge busted for smoking crack
Bossip Reports: El Debarge was caught with Rocks again: The “original” falsetto king El DeBarge is serving time behind bars following an encounter with police in Los Angeles. According to reports, the former DeBarge frontman was charged with possession of a controlled substance, after he was arrested on Monday the 27th of this month. The [...]
Michelle Obama on Leno: A tall glass of class
Michelle Obama recently appeared on Leno. She is such a delight.She talks about where Obama gets his strength from and his debating skills. PART 1 PART 2
MC Yogi: Great Obama Music Video
I was forwarded a music video by independent rapper MC Yogi that is beautifully done. It is an anthem of sorts that give voice to a changing nation. I love the writing, though MC Yogi’s flow is a bit simple. But the message out weighs the messenger. And that we have 9 more days to [...]
None On Record: Waafrika! (an original audio play)
In this week’s None on Record podcast we listen to Nick Mwaluko’s play WAAFRIKA (Part 1). WAAFRIKA is set in a Kenyan village where Awino, the favorite daughter of a local tribal chief named Odhiambo, has left her home and gone to live with Bobby, a white woman and former Peace Corps volunteer who has [...]
U People Episode #48 “Get Me Bodied”
Olive meets up with one of the stars of the music video shoot “Make a Move” and resulting film U People Ayesha Harris. She is a a full time personal trainer with her own company AEFit. Watch as she imparts some much needed tips to U People.
Obama’s talk fashion on a budget (too cute)
Ok, I’m just in from a gig where I have worn the same pants 3 times within a week; to the point where the funk in the Brooklyn Funk Essentials is real. So I found myself relating to Barack Obama in a new way; he too does not like to shop. In this video the [...]
