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Age limit for rapping?
When rap music first emerged in the fall of 1979 by way of a catchy song titled “Rapper’s Delight” by a trio from Harlem called the Sugarhill Gang, it was assumed by just about everyone that this was a novelty song.
The public had never heard anyone “rappin’ to the beat.”
The song, featuring Michael “Wonder Mike” Wright, G
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Destiny’s Child, a video journey
Destiny’s Child — Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and former members LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett — made history on several levels during their lengthy and fruitful time together.
Historians say that as far as success and enduring impact is concerned, the group ranks second only to the Supremes, a
- Created on 30 May 2013
Senator Hunter Introduces Bill to Prevent Firework Disturbances
Senator Tupac A. Hunter (D-Detroit) introduced legislation today that would give local governments the power to regulate the use of fireworks any time every day of the year. While Michigan law was amended to expand the sale and use of once-illegal fireworks in the state, there are currently no state laws that regulate their use the
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Beauty and Awareness Goals of June 1 Scleroderma Event
Have you ever heard of Scleroderma? If you are a black woman of childbearing age, you need to find out. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, African-Americans in that group are 15 times more likely to contract the disease than Caucasians. The disease occurs when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy
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Live photos from the 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Bob Johnson, the man who pioneered the founding of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and current founder and chairman of RLJ Companies keynotes the 2013 Mackinac Policy.
Photo Credit: Andre Smith
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