Rapper's Delight

how we got over!

In case you haven't heard, The Roots are set to drop their 11th studio album, How I Got Over, next week. In anticipation of the new release, the band has hit us with this promo video. Sit back & take a look back with the help of Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and others who helped us get over!

A Conscious Mind

Happy Belated Birthday Dr. King

Dr. King would have turned 80 this year. Since his death, forty one years ago, we have seen great periods of progress and unfortunate setbacks and downfalls. As Barack Obama ascends to The White House, it is impossible not to think of Dr. King. Obama is without a doubt the fruit of Dr. King's labor. The life and work of Dr. King and other freedom fighters is simply amazing. These individuals, who put their lives on the line, fought an entire battle and never fired one shot. I'll end this post with one of my favorite King quotes, "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. "

Soul Fixin'

Obama's Big Night In the words of Betty Wright "tonight is the night." 45 years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have A Dream' speech at the March on Washington. 1963 was also marked by the assassination of Medgar Evers and the bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham that resulted in the deaths of four little girls. 45 years later, black man, Barack Obama, will deliver the most important speech of his political career as he formally accepts the Democratic nomination. A historical moment indeed. Obama will stand before 75,000 people at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado. Hopefully, this Presidential hopeful will offer us more than a mere dream. Obama must deliver a plan to solve the numerous problems facing this nation.

In memory of Dr, King's historic 'I Have A Dream' speech, the DNC will offer a tribute to the civil rights leader that will include Rep. John Lewis, Rev. Bernice King and Martin Luther King III.

Jennifer Hudson has been handpicked by Obama to serenade the crowd with her rendition of the national anthem. The convention will end on a soulful note, Obama family favorite Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Will.i.am are scheduled to close the show.

Soul Fixin'

A Legend Sings For A King


I came across this video today and decided to share it with you. The video was included on The History Channel documentary 'KING,' a stirring look at the life and legacy of Martin Luther King. The clip takes a look at John Legend in the studio as he breathes new life into U2's 'Pride(In The Name of Love),' an ode to the lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. Various clips of Dr. King and unforgettable moments of the Civil Rights Movement appear throughout the video.

John Legend's upcoming project hits the net and stores October 28. Evolver, Legend's first studio album since 2006's Once Again, includes tracks with guest Kanye West, Estelle, Andre 3000 and others.