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PJ Visits EmersonWRITES: Who Will Survive In America?

If you’ll remember, a few weeks back Damon and I had went to speak at Harvard. You probably remember because I wrote about it. Well, before that trip happened I happened to mention the possibility of this trip to a really good friend of mine who happens to live in Boston. I’ve known this young…

By

Panama Jackson

Published

March 13, 2015
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Jon Stewart's Take on the SAE Fraternity Chant Gone Viral Is Great.

The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,The Daily Show on Facebook,Daily Show Video Archive Don’t believe me just watch.

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Panama Jackson

Published

March 12, 2015
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Um…Shouldn't Power Get A Royalty Check From Empire Now Too?

The “Blurred Lines” verdict likely won’t signal the end of the music industry. Although I agree that it set a bad precedent, I doubt it’s going to lead to a world where the only music not in danger of facing a copyright suit is made in the shower. But, if we are going to go there —…

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Damon Young

Published

March 12, 2015
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On Karrueche, Mendeecees, and Name-Shaming

In just a few more weeks, I will have two children. Some weeks back, I threw the most clear vague hint to the ether that I may have another descendent on the way, and well, it’s true. I have gone forth and multiplied..again. This time, it’s a little boy. Clap for him. Lots of fun…

By

Panama Jackson

Published

March 11, 2015
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Has Anyone Ever Gone From Sugar To Shit Quicker Than Robin Thicke?

Almost two years ago to the day (March 26th, 2013), “Blurred Lines” — the lead single from Robin Thicke’s new album (also called Blurred Lines) — was released. To call that song ubiquitous would be an understatement. Because ubiquitous is naturally hyperbolic. But “Blurred Lines” was literally everywhere. Barbershops, bank lobbies, Bar Mitzvahs. Shit, there was a…

By

Damon Young

Published

March 11, 2015
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A Message To The Person(s) Using My Netflix Password

Gotchabitch. Actually, let’s back this train up a bit. Relationships are great. They’re great for all of the big things like plus-ones to events that suck to go to by yourself (like weddings, movies, and the all you can eat buffet at CiCi’s Pizza), but they’re also great for the minor and mundane things. Such…

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Panama Jackson

Published

March 10, 2015
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Love & Hip Hop NY Ep. 512 Recap: Say Yes Ma'am!

Ladies and gents, we have now seen Rich Dollaz walk into a NYC public bathroom twice in the past four weeks. I’m one incident away from starting a Change.Org petition. Let me not get ahead of myself. The episode kicked off with the trials and tribulations of Yandy and MysticSoda(s). Yandy is understandably still very…

By

Shamira Ibrahim

Published

March 10, 2015
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Five Types Of Post-Racial Racists You Will Definitely Meet

The most telling part of the SAE fraternity chant caught on camera — well, the most telling part aside from the tuxes and gowns, because nothing says “it’s time to do some racist-ass shit” like Tuxedo Junction Groupons — is the fact that this song was perfect. The words, cadence, and rhythm were a perfect fit…

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Damon Young

Published

March 10, 2015
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It's Official: Bill Cosby Is Out Of His Gotdamn Mind

Bill Cosby is out of his gotdamn mind. This is the only thought that went through my head this morning while watching a fuschia pajamas-clad Cosby address anonymous fans on a rotary phone in a video intended on winning back the public. Because, when watching a fuschia pajamas-clad man who’s been accused of dozens of rapes…

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Damon Young

Published

March 9, 2015
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Draymond Green Summarized The Entire Black Experience In Five Seconds

At the beginning of the interview, he is every Black American trying to do the right thing. Every worker catching two trains to work this morning. Every parent dropping their kids off at school. Every husband agreeing to go weekend toaster shopping even though the toaster they currently own works perfectly fine. And then, something…

By

Damon Young

Published

March 9, 2015