Yo-Yo and Leaders Rally in LA for Justice for Trayvon Martin
Rapper Yo-Yo joined civil rights leaders in Los Angeles rallying for justice for Trayvon Martin, urging the hip-hop community to take a stand against injustice....
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Killer Mike on Greenwood Bank for Black and Latino Communities
Killer Mike discusses his involvement with Greenwood Bank, a financial institution specifically designed to serve Black and Latino communities....
Killer Mike Launches Black-Owned Bank, Talks Loan Programs,
Killer Mike launches a Black-owned bank initiative, discussing loan programs, competition, and homeownership opportunities for the community....
Ice Cube Urges Politicians to Sign Contract with Black America
Ice Cube demands politicians sign his Contract with Black America before receiving Black voter support. Reports suggest Biden's campaign may meet with the rapper about...
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Life Rights
Swirl Films secures life rights of Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell to develop scripted and unscripted projects about the 2 Live Crew rapper's influence on entertainment...
Pharrell & VA Gov. Declare Juneteenth Paid Holiday
Pharrell Williams joined Virginia Governor Northam to declare Juneteenth a paid state holiday. The Virginia-born producer calls it 'proper recognition' and vows it's just the...
Kanye Marches in Chicago and Starts College Fund for George
Kanye West marched in Chicago with protesters and established a college fund for George Floyd's daughter. The rapper also donated $1 million to support families...
Nick Cannon: “I Can’t Breathe…Again!” (video)
Nick Cannon delivers a powerful social justice message in his video 'I Can't Breathe...Again!' addressing police brutality and systemic racism....
Talib Kweli Threatened with Violence in Ferguson
Rapper-activist Talib Kweli joined Ferguson protests and faced violent threats. He describes police provocation and tension during the demonstrations....
SUPER TUESDAY 2008: RECORD NUMBER OF YOUNG VOTERS
Super Tuesday 2008 saw record-breaking youth voter turnout, with numbers double or triple those of 2004. Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's Russell Simmons praised young voters...
Meek Mill on Advocacy for Incarcerated Black Men
Meek Mill appeared on Dateline to discuss his advocacy work for Black men in the prison system, sharing insights from his personal experience with criminal...
Common Uplifts Kids in Chicago with Poignant Words of Wisdom
Rapper Common visited Father Michael Pfleger's Chicago youth event, speaking to 700 kids about making positive choices and dropping a freestyle verse....
T.I. Says Houston Rappers Join #BankBlack Movement
T.I. showcases Houston rappers supporting Killer Mike's #BankBlack movement by depositing money into Houston's only Black-owned bank....
Chicago Music Initiative Against Gun Violence
Chicago launches Music Vs Gun Violence initiative featuring Common, Lil Herb, and King Louie to combat record-breaking gun violence through hip-hop activism....
Common Hosts Chicago Youth Job Fair for Employment
Grammy and Oscar winner Common hosts a Chicago youth job fair at McCormick Place, connecting 16-24 year olds with major employers and featuring Chance the...
Black Church Burns: Talib Kweli Highlights Media Silence
Talib Kweli calls out media silence as Mt. Zion A.M.E Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina becomes the latest black church to burn amid suspicious circumstances....
Killer Mike Announces and Concedes Political Run in One Day
Rapper Killer Mike announced his write-in candidacy for Georgia's District 55 state house seat but conceded the same day due to missing paperwork requirements....
T.I. Addresses Ferguson and America’s Role in Racial Issues
T.I. releases powerful open letter about Ferguson and racial injustice, stating 'America has created a monster' while taking accountability for his own role....
Hip Hop Vet: 10 Reasons Artists Should Support Ferguson
Hip hop veteran Talib Kweli shares 10 compelling reasons why rap artists should support Ferguson protesters, emphasizing community obligation and activism beyond social media....
Talib Kweli Takes Action Amid Ferguson Protests for Justice
Hip-hop legend Talib Kweli moved beyond social media activism to physically join Ferguson protests following Mike Brown's death, challenging other artists to take real action....
Big Sean Returns to Detroit as Principal for a Day
Big Sean returns to Detroit as Principal for a Day at Bates Academy after the school won the Get Schooled Detroit Attendance Challenge, celebrating students'...
10 Songs That Inspire Change and Empower the World Changer
Discover 10 powerful songs that inspire social change and personal empowerment, from Sam Cooke's civil rights anthem to Public Enemy's revolutionary hip-hop....
Magic Johnson Launches Initiative to Combat Dropouts
Magic Johnson launches Friends of Magic to combat high school dropout crisis. The organization provides resources to at-risk students through scholarships and internships....
Chance The Rapper Speaks on the Crime Level in Chicago
Chance The Rapper discusses Chicago's rising crime levels on Sway in the Morning, addressing a violent weekend that saw 41 people shot and six killed....
Snoop Lion Joins Tony Bennett for “Voices Against Violence”
Rapper Snoop Lion joins Tony Bennett and the Brady Campaign to support Voices Against Violence, creating video messages urging Congress to pass common sense gun...