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A Lil Positivity: Common Partners With Donda’s House In Chicago Job Initiative Program And Announces Youth Music Festival

Nice to see Common doing good in the hood. Common Announces Job Initiative Program And Youth Music Festival Lawd knows, with all the violence in Chi-Raq, the city needs some uplifting. According to Rolling Out: This past Wednesday (April 9) hip-hop artist, actor and philanthropist, Common held a press conference to announce his foundation’s alliance with Donda’s House Inc., and the Chicago Urban league to create a jobs initiative program and music festival created specifically for the youth of Chicago. “If people feel that they have the capability to help, they should look and see what the need is and serve that. We’re trying to do that here,” Common says. Andrea Zopp, CEO of the Chicago Urban League adds “It’s one thing to provide summer jobs for these kids, but we’re trying to provide year-round jobs. We’ve had hearings and the kids have told us that they need jobs year-round.” Chicago rap artist and activist Che “Rhymefest” Smith, co-founder of Donda’s House, says that all the kids of Chicago need are opportunities. “If kids have opportunities to make good money legally, it might dissuade them from turning to crime,” says the rapper affectionately known as ‘fest. “Our generation [African Americans in their late twenties and thirties] always talk about how the previous generation failed us and now it’s our turn to succeed for our youth. This collaboration isn’t about Kanye West, Common, Lupe Fiasco, or anyone. It’s about necessity.” The jobs initiative’s goal is create 20,000 jobs for the city’s youth. In regards to the AAHH! Fest, no information about the show’s line up has been released. For more information on the jobs initiative or the AAHH! Fest, please log onto commongroundfoundation.org. We hope the initiatve is a success and Common continues to give back to his community. WENN

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True Blood: 7 Sexiest, Bloodiest Moments From the First 6 Seasons

Last night’s Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere got us thinking about the only other show on television that can compete with GOT in terms of the amount of lust and carnage it can pack into one episode. You guessed it – Real Time With Bill Maher . Just kidding, we’re talking about True Blood , of course! True Blood: 7 Sex and Violence Highlights! Open Slideshow 1. Bill and Sookie: True Blood’s Sexiest Couple Bill and Sookie from True Blood. The actors who portray them – Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin – are married in real life. View As List 1. Bill and Sookie: True Blood’s Sexiest Couple Bill and Sookie from True Blood. The actors who portray them – Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin – are married in real life. 2. Jason Stackhouse Sex Scene One of Jason’s many sex scenes from True Blood. He’s half naked in just about every scene he’s in. 3. Alcide and Rikki: Werewolf Sex! Alcide prepares for some werewolf-style sex. There are some scenes only True Blood can get away with. 4. Bill and Lorena Sex Scene Bill has a rather complex relationship with the vampire who “made” him. Here, Bill and Lorena settle their differences. 5. Maryann Forrester: Orgy Time! The evil Maryann Forrester prepares for some sexcapades with friends. Maryann’s power over the people of Bon Temps resulted in some memorable sex scenes. 6. True Blood: Bill and Lorena Sex Scene Bill and Lorena hooked up in the third season of True Blood. The violence that ensued made for one of the show’s most memorable scenes. 7. True Blood Rolling Stone Cover Okay, it may not be a scene from the show, but this famous Rolling Stone cover sums up everything important about True Blood. In shape naked people covered in blood. Season 7 of the hit HBO vampire soap opera doesn’t premiere until June, but its never too early to start boning up (tee-hee) on all the sex, violence and shocking twists that have made the series such an enduring guilty pleasure.  Even the most devoted fans of the series probably have a hard time keeping track of every coupling and killing. Remember the outdoor orgy orchestrated by Maryann Forrester in season 2? How about Bill and Lorena’s um… head-turning hook-up from the third season? Or, for that matter, how about any scene involving resident sex fiend Jason Stackhouse?  The show combines gore and softcore porn in a way that no show ever has before. Check out the gallery above for a bloody, sweaty trip down Bon Temps memory lane. But don’t say we didn’t warn you about that Bill and Lorena scene. Years later, that’s still the stuff of nightmares. If we’ve whetted your appetite for vampire sexy time, you can watch True Blood online over at TV Fanatic.

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Kim Kardashian in a Fat Chick Bikini of the Day

This just in…Kim Kardashian is a pig….and not just because she fucked in a video she was responsible for, cuz all the girls in her circle were doing it at the time, and it was a good way to go viral before the general public understood what viral was, but because she’s got a horribly shaped body and represents all fucking evil.. But she posted these pics and videos on instagram that probably don’t excite you, as they shouldn’t, but I am addicted to posting this shit, even when it is literally shit, and not just because of her fake tan or public persona, but because sit is the only justification for her size.

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Alt Model Recuses a Stray Dog in LA of the Day

Dogs are people too…. I loved this video of alt model Victoria Van Violence who I’ve never heard of, but who I like, and not because of her look, since I hate ALT models and everything they represent, with their shitty tattoos and “not a real model” looks…but when they save cute, scared, lonely, homeless dogs…they become fucking heroes…and deserve for you to stare at their attention seeking tits… If this doesn’t inspire you, or massage your soul…you are probably the fucking devil..

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Race Matters: “Afraid Of Dark” Documentary Addresses Damaging Black Men Stereotypes [Video]

“Afraid Of Dark” Documentary Addresses Black Men Stereotypes According to Huffington Post: Tragedies like the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant and Jordan Davis — and the public outcries that have followed each one — are proof that that there is a sharp awareness in the black community of the unjust targeting of black males, as well as the cultural stereotypes and myths that fuel it. This year, one film will explore the fears that underlie the criticism, marginalization and seemingly systematic incarceration of black men, as well as the violence so often directed toward them. The upcoming documentary “Afraid Of Dark” will examine racial stereotypes associated with black masculinity and the societal fears that ensue from them. The film will include interviews with rappers, actors and politicians describing their own experiences with prejudice and injustice. “Afraid of Dark” Filmmaker Mya B explains why now is the right time to put this out to the public… Via Indiewire Blog: Sometimes when you’re a filmmaker it takes so long to make a film, that you wonder if it still will be relevant, or if anyone will care about it, once it’s finally finished. Well, according to Brooklyn-based filmmaker Mya B, speaking on her new documentary feature film, Afraid of Dark, she, in fact, wondered just that about her film, or, as she says, when she started the project she had “no idea that it would be more relevant now than ever, and that it would take shape the way it did. I pray that it wakes up the masses not only in our community, but in others as well.” “I wanted to analyze the damaging stereotypes of black men which has led to them being murdered and criminalized. I also wanted black men to receive their glory outside of all the bad things you hear in the media and profile the amazing black men I know and who are in our communities. More importantly I wanted people to never forget those black youth and men who never got justice in death by honoring them in the film to keep them alive in our memories.” Watch the trailer below and discuss…

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For Discussion: Group Of Black Pastors Say Sentencing More Black Criminals To Death Will Stop Violence In The Community

Black Pastors:Sentence More Black Criminals To Death A group of African-America Florida community leaders made up of mostly pastors from the Jacksonville area say increasing the number of black criminals sentenced to death is the only way to stop black-on-black crime. via First Coast News There’s a problem in the black community and community leaders say they have had enough. They want to see an end to black-on-black crime and they are calling for harsher penalties. A number of Jacksonville’s black clergy say if the death penalty is used more often, when it applies, it will send a clear message. ”The message is black life does matter,” said Pastor Ken Adkins. Adkins is an ex-offender and father of 14 and has had it with what he calls the rising number of black-on-black crimes. “When you don’t value life,” he said, “I personally don’t believe you have the right to live.” Bishop Terrence Calloway said he has eulogized several young men under 40 and the genocide has to stop. “I don’t only speak as a pastor,” said Calloway, “I speak as a citizen, I speak as a father.” Even if their position seems to go against the teaching of forgiveness, their position is full of mercy. “The death penalty is warranted for those who have no regard for human life,” said Calloway. Pastor Adkins said during the 500 days between the death of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmermann, there were 11,000 incidents of black-on-black crimes nationwide.  The pastors said the numbers are unacceptable. The pastors hope their tough stand will lead to a change in how the black community views black-on-black crimes. Do you agree that more death penalties for black criminals will help alleviate the violence in the black community? Let’s discuss. Continue reading

Morgan Hoffmann Honors Anchorman on PGA Tour, Really Loves Lamp

Milk may be a bad choice on a hot day, but Morgan Hoffmann made an excellent decision during this weekend’s Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. Teeing off from the classy city made famous by Ron Burgundy, the second-year golf pro paid tribute to a few Anchorman quotes via his set of wedges. “Got my wedges all dialed in for this week @VokeyWedges #sandiego #anchorman,” Hoffman wrote as a caption to the following image, whose presence on social media escalated quickly since the picture went live. This makes us want to watch Anchorman online and also to cheer Hoffman on. The young player is only two shots off the lead heading into today’s final round. That’s more impressive than eating a whole wheel of cheese. Check out some of the very best Anchorman quotes below and let’s hear it for Hoffman. He has no reason at all to immediately regret this decision… 16 Gut-Busting Anchorman Quotes Open Slideshow 1. You have a MASSIVE erection… Veronica: Mr. Burgundy, you have a massive erection. Rob Burgundy: Really? Yes, I do. Um…I’m sorry, it’s the…it’s the pleats. Mm…. View As List

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Darion Marcus Aguilar Identified as Columbia Mall Shooting Gunman

Darion Marcus Aguilar has been identified as the gunman behind the Columbia mall shooting that killed two shoppers yesterday in Maryland. According to police, the 19-year old arrived by taxi to the building and fired between six and eight shots from a 12-gauge shotgun. He ended this heinous act by taking his own life. Columbia Mall Shooting: What Happened? The two victims in the incident have also been identified as 21-year-old Brianna Benlolo and 25-year-old Tyler Johnson. Howard County Police Chief Bill McMahon told reporters today that Aguilar purchased his weapon in December and used it to kill himself. Five others were also wounded in the attack; one by gunshot and four in the stampede that followed once the bullets rang out near a store on the mall’s second floor. All are expected to recover. McMahon added that shooter’s motive was unclear and authorities are investigating whether Aguilar knew either of the deceased, both of whom worked at a skater shop called Zumiez. Late last night, police also revealed that “two crude devices that appeared to be an attempt at making explosives using fireworks” were found inside the shooter’s bag and both were quickly “disabled.” The first 911 call related to the shooting was made around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, with the mall locked down and considered “secure” by 1 p.m. The building will remain closed today so that K-9 units can check the mall to ensure all is now safe “We are deeply saddened by the violence that has occurred this morning within our store in Maryland at The Mall in Columbia,” Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks said. “We’re making arrangements for counseling to be made available to Zumiez employees in the area.”

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Lauryn Hill To Narrate Documentary For Sundance Film Festival

Lauryn is finally getting back on her grind. Lauryn Hill To Narrate Documentary For Sundance Film Festival We’re glad she has a new gig with this documentary, but she needs to get back to making great music— that “Consumerism” track was horrible. According to Vibe: Lauryn Hill is lending her voice to The Sundance Film Festival. The singer/ rapper will narrate the documentary Concerning Violence for the event, which takes place between Jan. 16 to 26, by Swedish filmmaker Göran Hugo Olsson, which focuses on the struggles faced during the African liberation during the 1960s and ’70s. Since being released from her three-month prison stint for tax evasion in October, the “Neurotic Society” singer has gotten right back to her music and being a voice for human rights. Along with her contribution to the Olsson’s visual narrative, Hill is set to headline at Amnesty International’s first Human Rights Concert since 1998 on Feb. 5 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, according to Rolling Stone. Hill is also said to be working on a new album, Letters From Exile, which will be released through her label Obverse Creation Music. Concerning Violence is set to have its first public screening at Sundance on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Yarrow Hotel Theater as part of the World Documentary program. Lauryn trying to get those coins any way she can…she doesn’t want to owe Uncle Sam and end up in the slammer again.

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