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Gilbert Arenas Pleads Guilty To Felony Weapons Charge

In a press release that I just read from the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, 28 year old, Washington Wizards guard, Gilbert Arenas pleads guilty to felony charge of carrying a pistol without a license. According to the press release Arenas will be sentenced on March 6, 2010: He will face up to [...]

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Tags: felony, gilbert arenas, gun charge, NBA, Washington Wizards

Kelis To Peta: I’d Eat Pterodactyl and Fur is Warm As Hell

I tell you with all the serious stuff going on, I probably shouldn’t even post this story. But, I must say that I appreciate a person who will speak their mind and not be pressured by what’s popular. R&B singer, Nas’s ex-wife and babymama recently received a personalized letter from PETA telling her not to [...]

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Tags: Kelis, letter, orangutan, peta, polar bear

Support for Haiti: Will you be counted?

A recent texting campaign has raised millions for earthquake stricken Haiti. Will you be counted? By texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999 funds are going directly to the Red Cross to support in earthquake relief for Haiti. There are an estimated $270 million cell phone users in the US. From Tuesday night to Thursday, the campaign had [...]

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Tags: earthquake, haiti

New Every Corner Episode 5: My Little Sister Lost Her Life…(Video)

In the latest episode of Every Corner, a teen shares how her life was impacted by gang violence. I used a blackbox over the teen’s face to protect her and her family’s identity. After watching, please take a moment and rate the video.

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Tags: Every Corner, gang violence, gun violence, teen, violence

Happy Birthday, MLK! We miss you!

Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! On this day, I have some MLK inspired actions that I’m engaging in today! I will bring more peace into my home today by resolving conflicts without arguing. I will connect and follow up with partners who are committed to improving the lives of all people. I will [...]

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Tags: happy birthday, martin luther king