Posts Tagged ‘co-founder’
An Interview with Jeff Fort, Leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd
By: Charles S. Mombo An Interview with Jeff Fort, leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd Since the announcement of the arrest of 26-year-old, Chicago Bear’s wide receiver, Sam Hurd, on allege drug-dealing charges, I am trying to wrap my brain around [Read More]
Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG hip-hop clothing found dead
Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of LRG hip-hop clothing found dead According to Orange County police, 34-year-old, Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of Lifted Research Group (LRG) was found dead in his Laguna Beach home. The street clothing entrepreneur and his business partner, Robert [Read More]
Not impressed with Oprah’s OWN create your own
BET co-founder Sheila JohnsonRecently while driving and listening to Michel Martin of NPR's "Tell Me More" program, I heard BET co-founder Sheila Johnson expressed her disappointment with Oprah Winfrey's OWN network for not providing the platform for [Read More]
Phi Beta Sigma approaches 100 years of service, brotherhood and humanity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity emblem /logo Chocolate City congratulates the members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as they countdown to their 100th year anniversary. We are proud and grateful for their outstanding works toward culture for service and service for humanity. In [Read More]
What’s on Your iPod Playlist?
By Charles S. Mombo Photo credit: Nicole "NK" Gutierrez They want your ipod sign posted around Lambeth (a borough around London)October 23, 2009 marked the 8th year since Apple designed, launched and marketed the iPod. Developed under the leadership of [Read More]
Mrs. Obama criticized for non-Black Designer
Michelle at a Barbara Walters show in a rosette-trimmed sheath from Jason Wu.Amnau Eele, co-founder of the Black Artists Association (BAA), is taking Mrs. Obama to task because she did not have her inauguration outfits designed by African American designers. Amnau Eele, is [Read More]
