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Funeral Video: Biz Markie is laid to rest, “Celebration of Life” attended by stars
LONG ISLAND — Family, friends and lachrymose fans got together Monday morning to bid a final farewell to Biz Markie (né Marcel Theo Hall) who died July 16th from diabetes. He was 57. The “Just A Friend” rapper received a star-studded sepulture in his hometown of Patchogue — a village in Long Island, New York. Reverend Al Sharpton delivered the panegyric. LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Treach of “Naughty by Nature,” Kid Capri, Montell Jordan and Fat Joe were among the many rap confrères in attendance. Read Full Article
Johnson & Johnson Sued For Allegedly Marketing Products That Could Cause Cancer To Black Women
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is being sued on allegations of marketing talc-based baby powder to Black women knowing that the product could potentially cause ovarian cancer, the Los Angeles Times reports.
On Tuesday, The National Council of Negro Women and their legal advisors, which include prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump,filed their complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey. The lawsuit states that the company specifically targeted Black women through “deceptive marketing,” including running advertising spots and passing out free samples of its talc-based powders at salons.
“Internal documents demonstrate J&J targeted those advertisements to Black women, knowing that Black women were more likely to use the powder products and to use them regularly,” the complaint read. “We now know what J&J knew long before it pulled its talc-based products from the market — that J&J’s powder products can cause ovarian cancer. Read Full Article
3 Ways To Support The Ingenuity Of Our Black Boys
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Black male youth do not represent a problem to solve, but rather a solution to elevate.
Often when I discuss my work as the leader of an intensive mentoring program for Black male youth, people assume that I am doing charity or working to “save” otherwise hapless young people. I would say it is quite the opposite. As the Executive Director of The Hidden Genius Project, every day I have given to this work constitutes an investment in a better future for society at large.
One key investment in the future prosperity of our economy is a thriving and empowered Black male youth population. There are myriad paths to get there, but through my work I have learned that belief is imperative. Accordingly, I offer three major lessons from my personal and professional journey to illustrate the power of belief in our Black boys and young men.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Conservative Talk Show Host Announces Launch Of Its New Coffee Brand, 'On Fire America's Coffee'
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| Daryl M. Brooks and Mark Levin |
Daryl M. Brooks Conservative host of the “On Fire show” has
launched his new coffee brand, On Fire Coffee. The Conservative talk host a
weekly Show on Facebook Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8 PM to 9
PM. He discuss current events, social issues, faith and politics. He has guests
from all over New Jersey and the Nation.
Created in November 2018, On Fire Coffee is entirely grown,
nurtured, and harvested in the San Miguel region of El Salvador at an elevation
of 4,600 feet (1,400 meters), an environment where some of the world's most
stunning coffees are grown. Brooks personally curated the creation of On Fire
Coffee, a process that saw the Brooks tasting multiple variations before
ultimately selecting the perfect roast and blend.
Brooks says On Fire Coffee we set ourselves apart in the
coffee industry not only with the coffee itself, but also with our outstanding
quality assurance, selective harvesting, and preparation process. We have
cultivated a company culture of passion, enthusiasm, and care, and this has
resulted in a distinguished and innovative team of people who run our business,
and assure the continued success and growth of On Fire Coffee.
Indeed, each bag of On Fire Coffee will feature a special
message from Brooks: “My vison is to stimulate AMERICA through coffee. On Fire Coffee began with a friendship and a common desire making amazing coffee and
sharing it with others.” The ritual, the
brew, the aroma and most importantly, that very first cup every morning that
sets the tone, is something we look forward to every day. Because of our
passion, we've gotten together with a roaster and handcrafted our very own
blend of Coffee. I hope you enjoy, share, and join us in savoring many cups of
On Fire Coffee for years to come."
Check the website and good drinking, Davon Willings..
On Fire coffee is available now
The Website is onfirecoffee
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
What is Global TV Now?
Global TV Now is a service that broadcasts live TV over the internet, no cable required. Watch your favorite teams, network shows, news and movies on 1,600+ channels. Plus on-demand entertainment including full TV series.Does Global TV Now have channels like NBC, FOX and CBS?Yes, Global TV Now has FOX*, CBS* and NBC* as well as AMC, TNT, TBS, HBO, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME®, FX, HGTV, CNBC, CNN, SYFY, USA, Bravo, A&E, Food Network, E!, National Geographic, Oxygen, Lifetime and History Channel among others. *Regional restrictions apply.
What are some shows I can watch on Global TV Now?Global TV Now gives you live and on-demand access to top shows like This Is Us, The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory, The Walking Dead, Shark Tank, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, House Hunters, Saturday Night Live, Chopped, Tucker Carlson, Rachel Maddow, Empire, Family Guy, Atlanta, Legion, Mr. Robot, The Royals, Billions, Shameless, Ray Donovan… the list keeps growing.
Are leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB and others available?Absolutely! Not only does Global TV Now have the NFL, NBA and MLB, but you can also watch NHL, NASCAR, golf, boxing, MMA, tennis, college sports and more. Plus full coverage of specials including the Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Olympics, Triple Crown and UFC events.
What devices can I watch Global TV Now on?You can watch Global TV Now on your computer, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV.
Can I stream shows on my TV?Yes. The easiest way to watch Global TV Now on your TV is with a Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Chromecast. Simply install the Global TV Now app on your device to stream on your TV.
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By selecting the best channels from around the world and delivering them directly to viewer’s homes via IPTV delivery essential entertainment and information services to non-English speakers throughout the world and the United States. Global TV Now delivers the very best of programming available from the countries of origin spiced with locally produced foreign language shows. This combination creates a service that meets the diverse needs of today’s immigrant population, which is under-served by mainstream media sources.
Global TV Now currently owns and operates over 166 television channels in the following languages: Hindi, Russian, Mandarin, Vietnamese, German, Tagalog, Arabic, Portuguese, English, Spanish, Hebrew, Polish, Macedonian, Urdu and Tamil. In addition, Global TV Now distributes various foreign services, acting as the official distributor on the broadcaster’s behalf. Now immigrants can watch live TV news directly from their native country from anywhere in the world.
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