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T.O.B.E: Work To Ride - The Other Black Experience

Non-profit made History with the first African-American Polo team in the nation

"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. The program is housed at Ch… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

"If They Weren't Black"

I gotta admit that sometimes I only give a band the time of day because the color of thier skin. It's a principles thing to me. I have supported some bands just because society has tried to be restrictive of us being into different music, so I support their struggle, even though the music puts me to sleep. Living Colour falls in this category for me. I listen to a lot of genres of music, have always been like that...but on an ongoing basis the only genres I go back to are usually hardcore punk,… Continue

Added by calvinchaos on November 29, 2009 at 3:30pm — 6 Comments

Kohls Black Friday Ad 2009

Well, this is my journal. Please read it. Today, in America really excited! There are Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals Online!. You want to know, what kind of uproar? I do not want to talk about Walmart or bestbuy that was already clear crowded visit. But, Kohls. Yes, Kohls, a very little search on Google, suddenly became one of Google's Hot Trends Hot Tr… Continue

Added by Arhan Efha on November 25, 2009 at 2:50pm — No Comments

How About A Li'l Sex?

Hey Sexy People! Ok, How About A Li'l Sex? A couple of weeks ago, we sent a link for some happy news and out of all of you who read our newsletter every week, only one person clicked on the link! Ok, then about… Continue

Added by Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret on November 24, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Sexy Singles

Hey Sexy People! Smart Ass The quote of the week comes from Tom Morello (The Nightwatchman, Audioslave, RATM) in the movie… Continue

Added by Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret on November 17, 2009 at 7:35am — No Comments

Five Dirty Li'l Questions

Hey Sexy People! Five Dirty Li'l Questions Find our who's on our MP3 players. . . who we like to watch. . . and perhaps get a li'l piece of the Secret. . . Go and check it all out on… Continue

Added by Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret on November 10, 2009 at 7:13am — No Comments

GATA (Monique Dupree) has a film being picked up by Shoreline Entertainment

I want to say a congrats to Creep Creepersin, director of Caged Lesbos a go-go for allowing me to take part in his film during my time in LA. I'm very proud of you dude!!!! The Original Gata Monique Dupree Gata's film picked up by Shoreline Entertainment Continue

Added by The Original Gata,Monique Dupree on November 9, 2009 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Afro-punk hits Northampton for Halloween 10-31-09

The Afro-punk tour bus lef… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 31, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Afro-punk pushes through Philadelphia - 10-30-09

After the Afro-punk crew… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 30, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret - Expose Yourself

Hey Sexy People! Expose Yourself
According to Billboard, the #1 thing an artist can do to promote their mus… Continue

Added by Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret on October 27, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Bill Powell - The Other Black Experience

Bill Powell

First African-American to build, own a golf… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 19, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Living Colour Rocks Sao Paulo

LIVING COLOUR performed at VIA FUNCHAL in Sao Paulo, Brazil on October 15th and Black Soul Rhythms Radio was there to see this phenomenal band at work. The show was an unbelieveable 2+ hours of non-stop energy (no opening act needed). "Sampa" with a population over 11 million people & a 455 year old soul that is bursting with nightlife was in for a treat when Living Colour took the stage. On the heels of their most recent CD release "The Chair in the Doorway" Vernon Reid began the concert b… Continue

Added by Marjorie Dibou on October 17, 2009 at 8:57pm — 1 Comment

Afro-punk tour w/ Saul Williams & Living Colour

We're playing the 10/31 and 11/1 dates of the tour in Northampton MA and Washington DC! Tickets can be purchased at the venue websites: Pearl Street (10/31) The Black Cat (11/1) See you there, we'll be in costume. Continue

Added by The Smyrk on October 16, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret - Violence Sells

Hey Sexy People! Mama S… Continue

Added by Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret on October 6, 2009 at 6:37am — No Comments

The Noisettes: "Wild Young Hearts"

The… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Winners Announced! Contest: The Best Black Alternative Videos

And the winners are... Drum roll...
1st Prize: Christopher Irving! Thanks Chris for posting dope videos year-round.
2nd Prize: PolarVibez! Keep posting that good stuff! :)
3rd prize: Dwayne! (who also happens to be a very talented photographer!)
… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments

T.O.B.E.: Tony Hansberry II - The Other Black Experience

Tony Hansberry II

14-year-old develops a way of sewing u… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — 13 Comments

SABATTA LIVE @ AFROPUNK FEST 09 DIDN'T C IT! LONDON STAND UP!!

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Added by Sabatta on September 14, 2009 at 8:26pm — No Comments

SABATTA LIVE @ AFROPUNK FEST 09 EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES! LONDON STAND UP!!

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Added by Sabatta on September 14, 2009 at 8:23pm — No Comments

SABATTA LIVE @ AFROPUNK FEST 09 YINKA SPEAKS! LONDON STAND UP!!

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Added by Sabatta on September 14, 2009 at 8:17pm — No Comments

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