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Shakespeare comes to Harlem, and Harlem comes to Shakespeare!

by FinalCall.com News | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

NEW YORK - The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) (Producing Artistic Director, Ty Jones), presents the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Artistic Associate Justin Emeka. »

One on One with Detroit’s own Invincible

by FinalCall.com News | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

While recently in Detroit, it was connected Hip-Hop Activist Invincible who showed me around the city. She took me to several areas within the Cass Corridor and introduced me to numerous activists who are fighting for the soul of Detroit, Michigan. »

Is Kendrick Lamar Hip-Hop’s New Hope?

by Jihad Hassan Muhammad | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

You have heard him with hip-hop’s elite like Dr. Dre, The Game, Drake, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Bun B, Tech N9ne and Lil Wayne ... he is Dr. Dre’s newest protégé, and I say hip-hop’s future, TDE/Aftermath’s newest artist Kendrick Lamar. »

One-on-One with Immortal Technique

by FinalCall.com News | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

Immortal Technique is well known among those who appreciate music with a message. With a DVD out chronicling his life’s journey, the ‘(R)evolution of Immortal Technique’ goes behind the scenes chronicling one man’s journey, to combat injustice using music. »

Chuck D welcomes Minister Farrakhan to 'Kings of the Mic' performance

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

While in St. Louis June 1, The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan was invited by Chuck D and Public Enemy to come to their concert performance as part of the The ‘Kings of the Mic’ tour. »

Public Enemy: Courage and integrity under fire

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

ST. LOUIS - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan said he happened to turn to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame presentation and saw that Public Enemy was about to be inducted. He said he was shocked when during the acceptance PE’s lead man Chuck D mentioned his name. »

Farrakhan cites Jay-Z's "Open Letter" in addressing America's war against Cuba

by FinalCall.com News | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

(NOI.org/TheTime) - Minister Farrakhan comments on Jay-Z & Beyonce's Cuba trip and Jay's response to the controversy. Minister Farrakhan's comments were made during Part 17 of his weekly message, 'The Time & What Must Be Done' released May 4, 2013. »

#HipHop The voice of the revolution and the spirit of resistance

by Ashahed M. Muhammad -Asst. Editor- | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is probably not the first place you think of when mentioning places you would expect to see a vibrant Hip-Hop scene. »

Hip Hop Controversy: Rap music may be facing new challenges

by Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent- | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

LOS ANGELES - Rappers and music audiences appear to be engaged in a battle over freedom of speech and consumerism with a backlash against negative lyrics. The latest to feel public pressure is former prison guard-turned rapper Rick Ross. »

Lyrics, Lil Wayne and corporate hypocrisy

by Starla Muhammad -Staff Writer- | Jan 1, 1970 - 0:00:00 AM

(FinalCall.com) - The New Orleans native stoked a firestorm of outrage by invoking the name of civil rights martyr Emmett Till in a disrespectful, distasteful manner under the guise of entertainment and creative expression. »

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