The Loop Hip Hop and Caucasians: The next black music faze-out? The Blaze Battle on HBO...very interesting to say the least. With the cultural shift of every other music form originated by us, we are slowly watching the phase out and jack of our most beloved cash cow - Hip-Hop. MORE> |
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The Long and Short of It All: Does size really matter? Most brotha's get riled up about this subject: they shift in their seats and roll their eyes whenever the size issue comes up. It's one of those "don't go there" conversations that we must go to and have to discuss in intimate detail for guaranteed laughs MORE> | ||||||||||||||||||
Sports and society Where have you gone, Air Jordan? - Six weeks into this lackluster and terribly unexciting NBA season, one thing is abundantly clear; NBA action is far from fantastic.MORE> |
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How To Have A Merry Christmas: Advice for Couples Joy to the world and peace on earth. That is what Christmas is supposed to be about. The holidays should be a time to reflect on your blessings and to share what you have with others. It is an opportunity to celebrate life with friends and family. If you're in a relationship, however, it could be a time of anxiety and discontent. MORE> |
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The Black Girl's Guide to Business School So you've hit the glass ceiling at your job. You handle more work than your boss ever will. And even though you have a portfolio of projects a mile long, the job positions that you really want all go to white boys named Biff. You've been toying with the idea of business school, but you're not quite sure of what you want to do with an MBA. Plus, you do not have the money to finance another education; not with your student loans looming over your head.MORE> |
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I used to hate my parents Say what you mean, mean what you say. Say what you are gonna do, do it and then say what you did. Always wear good shoes. Never wear cheap shoes. Always wear shined shoes. Make sure your accessories are top quality. We don't use guns. Fighting is NEVER the answer. Use good diction. Hold your head up. Look everyone in the eye. Give a firm handshake. Be responsible.MORE> |
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The Rebirth of Blackness It's finally happened. I knew it would take some time, but it's finally happened. Being Black is back in style. I don't mean the "Fight the Power" blackness or the "Back to Africa" blackness, but the "I'm pitch black and beautiful" Blackness. Nappy hair is in and I'm glad. No more light, bright, damn near white syndromes. No "oh, he got good hair" syndromes.MORE> HoTT TicKeT The urban happenings Go There > Greetings! Welcome to urban247.com, your guide to Better Urban Living. urban247.com is a web-site and newsletter dedicated to publishing information pertinent to urbane' people. You are receiving this newsletter free as you have expressed an interest in thought-provoking commentary and news related to current events, sports and society, lifestyle, politics, music, fashion, TV, Film, marketing, technology, and Industry. Urban247.com is focused on inspiring dialogue among urban who are coming into their own in business, corporate America, career, and society. We keep you in "the loop" on when and where key events are taking place, and why you need to be there. We encourage you to share this site with like minded individuals who have the desire to reach the top, and are in a hurry to get there. If this issue was forwarded to you and you would like to receive a copy of your own, click> subscribe If this issue was sent to you and you would like to unsubscribe, click> iamnotready@urban247.com, and you will be removed within 72 hours. )MM urban247.com Click on urban247 logo to return to main menu |
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