Felicia Persuad (chairwoman of CaribID 2010, a New York-based campaign to get a category on the census form for Caribbean-Americans or West Indian) recently wrote an editorial piece about Caribbeans be accounted for on the U.S. 2010 Census. For years most Caribbean-Americans of Non-Hispanic decent have been lumped into the "Black" category and thus have never been truly … [Read more...] about Caribbean Americans for 2010 Census
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Rihanna’s Ode to the Dancehall Queen – “Rude Boy” Video
Rihanna recently release a video for "Rude Boy" the latest single from Rated R. While some may draw a slight video comparison to M.I.A.'s "Boys" video directed by JayWill, I find it more reminiscent of Dancehall fashion circa early '90s. Colorful, sometimes gaudy, thread with unconventional patterns -- the more outrageous the better! Check out a few clips from the … [Read more...] about Rihanna’s Ode to the Dancehall Queen – “Rude Boy” Video
Cherine Anderson Turns You On
Dancehall Reggae songstress Cherine Anderson premiered her latest video "You Turn Me On" featuring Natel via twitter. Cherene is never one to disappoint vocally and the video is no different. … [Read more...] about Cherine Anderson Turns You On
Radio Drama: Like Us
Soap operas started out on radio in the 1950's (history of soap operas), but soaps have since been weened off the airwaves -- until recently. "Like Us" is a brand new, radio only soap drama being aired on college campuses. Like Us" is a 60-90 second episodic radio drama based on the lives of the students of the fictional HBCU, Atlanta University. "Like Us" is the first … [Read more...] about Radio Drama: Like Us
New Video: Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)
Yes. Finally. Usher, this is what I love to see. MTV premiered Usher's new video Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home) directed by Chris Robinson today. The song is hot, the video...even hotter. I love that it's not the cookie cutter dancing in club you'd typically see from Usher on upbeat songs. Even more, I like how the video tells a story of how he balances his career and personal life. … [Read more...] about New Video: Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home)