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September 11, 2012
Harper Collins Adds New Words to Dictionary
AlJazeeraEnglish The dictionary is the definitive repository of words and languages. Most people see it as stable and unchanging. But new words are added every year and obsolete languages are removed.
This year the Harper Collins dictionary announced it is adding the words LOLZ and Twitterverse among other words, recognizing the power of online communication in shaping the modern English language.
September 10, 2012
Stuart Hall on Barack Obama
ExplodedView MEF
Cultural theorist Stuart Hall comments on the Left's naive expectations of the Obama administration and their subsequent disappointments.
Striking Teachers, Parents Join Forces to Oppose "Corporate" Education Model in Chicago
Democracy Now
To discuss the Chicago teachers' strike, we're joined by two guests: Phil Cantor, a teacher and strike captain at Chicago's North Grand High School and member of Teachers for Social Justice; and Rhoda Rae Gutierrez, the mother of two public-school students in Chicago and a member of the grassroots group, Parents for Teachers.
South Africa Miners Stage March
Al Jazeera English Many workers of South Africa's Marikana mine have continued their strike over poor pay by defying a deadline to return to work.
Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna, reporting on Monday from Rustenburg, 100km north of Johannesburg, said that the bulk of the 3,000 members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) - who led the so-called wildcat strike - were likely to continue their protest.
"All Black Everything"—‘Left of Black’ Season 3 Premiere Promo
The 3rd season of Left of Black premieres September 17th, 2012. Join us on http://www.ustream.tv/leftofblack at 1:30pm, September 17th, 2012.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Left of Black are archived at http://leftofblack.tumblr.com & iTunes U
September 9, 2012
Historian John Bracey on Obama as 'The Help'
ExplodedView MEF
John H. Bracey describes the influence and consequences of white supremacy in the presidential campaign.
Produced by Media Education Foundation: mediaed.org. Presented by Exploded View: exploded-view.org
Rap Sessions: Hip-Hop Activism in the Obama/Tea Party Era, feat. Chuck D
Rap Sessions: Hip-Hop Activism in the Obama/Tea Party Era, Featuring Special Guest Chuck D
September 13, 2012 @ 6:00pm
Conaway Center - Columbia College
1104 S. Wabash Ave.1st floorChicago, IL 60605
For the sixth year, the Institute partners with Rap Sessions: Community Dialogues on Hip-Hop to bring a distinguished panel of scholars, journalists, and activists for a townhall-style meeting addressing important issues in our communities. Rap Sessions is led by critically-acclaimed journalist, activist, political analyst, and Institute Fellow Bakari Kitwana.
This year's panel explores the ways the election of Obama, the emergence of the Tea Party, and the shifting national political landscape has both strengthened and diminished hip-hop's effectiveness at galvanizing youth. Panelists include: Chuck D, hip-hop activist, entrepenuer, producer, and MC; Rob "Biko" Baker, executive director of The League of Young Voters; Rosa Clemente, community organizer and journalist; Laura S. Washington, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and political analyst for ABC-7 Chicago; and Jasiri X, independent hip-hop artist.
Mexico's African Heritage
New Orleans, Wake Up!!!!!!Dr. Marco Polo Hernandez Cuevas, Professor of Spanish & Afro Hispanic Studies at North Carolina Central University, will discuss the black presence and black heritage of Mexico. Dr. Cuevas is the author of several books on Mexico's African heritage. Two of which are:African Mexicans And The Discourse On Modern Nation (2004)
The Africanization of Mexico From The Sixteenth Century Onward (2010)
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September 8, 2012
@IssaRae Presents - "Roomieloverfriends" | Episode 01
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Tamiko makes mistakes #1, 2 and 3.
New episode every Saturday @ http://youtube.com/issarae
http://twitter.com/roomielover
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"Roomieloverfriends" is a BLACK&SEXY.TV production
Starring Shayla Hale (The Number) and Andra Fuller (LA Complex) @mrdrefuller
Co-starring Caryn Ward, Raquel Rosser, and Hazelle Gobert
Directed by Dennis Dortch @blackandsexytv
Cinematography by Arthur Jafa
Created and Written by Dennis Dortch and Numa Perrier @MissNuma
Executive Producers: Numa Perrier, Jeanine Daniels, Issa Rae, Jonathan Cutler, and Paula Parsons
Theme song: "Chemistry" performed by Allegra Dolores. Produced by Henry "Lukecage" Willis
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