Mario Jordan is Co-SIAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week along with teammate Darius Smith (Kimberly May)
ATLANTA— Paine College teammates Mario Jordan and Darius Smith have been named SIAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week, respectively, while Lane College guard/forward Crystal Rayford has been named SIAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week for the first weekly honors of the 2011-2012 season.
Jordan, a native of Sandersville, GA, averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in two contests this past week. The 5-11 junior also averaged 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals while helping lead the Lions to a 1-1 record for the week with a win over conference-foe Claflin University.
Rayford, a native of Byhalia, MS, registered a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds in her debut with the Lady Dragons. The 5-10 freshman also totaled one assist, one steal, and a block against Christian Brothers University.
Smith, a native of Newark, NJ, averaged 16 points and 8.5 rebounds in two contests which included 16 points and 10 rebounds against Claflin University. The 6-4 sophomore also averaged 1.5 blocks per game while helping lead the Lions to a win over Claflin University after a season-opening loss to Augusta State University.
SIAC Basketball Player of the Week honors will be released each week throughout the season. For more information about the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), visit www.thesiac.com.
Mos Def & Talib Kweli came together to create a hip hop classic as Black Star (Respecta.net)
Hip-hop originated as a way out of oppression for those whose lives were affected by injustice, lawlessness and corruption. As time has gone by, the primary focus and message of hip-hop culture has been permanently tainted from its origins of poetic expression of the oppressed to an industry manipulated to sell an image. In the words of Cornel West, “hip-hop has become tainted by the very excesses and amorality it was born in rage against.”
Created by talented black youths of the hoods Hip-hop has become one of the most entertaining and influential cultures around the world; the catalyst being the vain disgust with selfish, capitalist callousness of adult culture within the hood as well as the society as whole. However, its view has been completely transformed into that of a materialistic, violent, nihilistic and flashy nature. Hip-hop was also used as a political platform. Artists such as Mos def, Talib Kweli, Outkast and Dead Prez vocalized truths about the corruptions in the political system as well as the truth about black suffering and resistance in America. Most artists could even break down the root and meaning of their stage names as metaphoric symbols of black suffrage in a twisted society.
As the entertainment industry grabbed a hold of hip-hop, it became evident to them that Caucasian youth (72% of which buy Hip-Hop CDs) found more interest in the violent-ridden, male-chauvinistic mode than the prophetic and began to reconstruct hip-hop as a mainstream entity, leading to an economic boom. Now, according to Cornel West, we are left with two categories of hip-hop: the prophetic hip-hop, “which remains true to the righteous indignation and political resistance of democratic energies,” and Constantinian hip-hop, “deferring to the dogmas and nihilisms of imperial America.”
As a devout hip-hop fan, I can truly say that I believe hip-hop has lost its way. I listen to conscious artists like Common, Blackstar (a duo of Mos def and Talib Kweli), A Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu and The Fugees and I am able to feel and visualize the messages and knowledge they are trying to communicate. Now, I find it easier to vibe with local or underground artists, because their messages communicates on a more conscious and relatable basis than what’s on the radio. We have lost the origin and beauty in an art form to the greed of the entertainment industry. Can hip-hop be saved ? or do you believe it doesn’t have to be ?
HBCU Buzz, the leading source for news and commentary in the HBCU community, launched the HBCU Buzz Store on Sunday November 20, 2011. The HBCU Store will offer apparel for all HBCU students, alumni and Greeks so they can proudly represent their university and organization. A new attraction the HBCU Buzz Store offers is its “RUN HBCU” initiative, a triumphant fashion statement for all HBCU students who feel that their HBCU is the best.
As proud as HBCU students and alumni are of their institution, there has been missing the apparel needed to fully represent each university at homecomings, football games, conferences, etc. The HBCU Buzz Store has been crated to provide numerous t-shirts, sweaters, bracelets, and much more to the HBCU community.
Along with the already popular “I Love My HBCU” t-shirts and bracelets, the “RUN HBCU” campaign has been introduced to strengthen HBCU morale and to promote HBCU pride on campuses across the country. All HBCU students feel that their university or college is the best, and “RUN HBCU” is a way for them to express their sentiments through fashion. The “I Love My HBCU” t-shirts are also being distributed in different HBCUs colors.
Colors have been made available for every HBCU, as the HBCU Buzz Store is prepared to launch its revamped and restocked store on Sunday, November 20, 2011. For more information on the HBCU Buzz Store, follow the HBCU Buzz store on Twitter www.twitter.com/HBCUStore and “Like” the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/hbcustore.
Hours after the Florida A&M University football team suffered a 26-16 loss at the hands of Bethune Cookman University in the 2011 Florida Classic, a greater loss was dealt to the FAMUly as FAMU “Marching 100” drum major Robert Champion, 26, was found dead on a parked bus outside of a Orlando hotel on Saturday night.
Earlier, band members claimed Champion had been seen throwing up and had difficulty breathing. When they noticed he was unresponsive while on the bus, band members quickly began to perform CPR and called 911.
Orange County authorities reported that Champion had died and that there have been no indications of foul play. HBCUBuzz will keep you updated as more information arrives.
Recently I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Jasmine Moses, a Broadcast Media major at Central State University and the reigning 2011-2012 Ms. Black and Gold.
Hailing from Xenia, Ohio, Jasmine Moses started off her college career as Freshman Class President and is a current member of the Central State University Lady Volleyball Team. In lieu of community service, she has been involved with the Dayton Gospel Mission for the past 8 years as well as actively participating in all of her church’s outreach programs.
During our interview, Moses spoke upon her title as Ms. Black and Gold, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, as well as her future career aspirations.
On why she wanted the title of Ms. Black and Gold, Moses stated that she personally wanted the title because she believes that she can use it as an agent of change while impacting her peers at Central State University simultaneously.
“To be Ms. Black and Gold,” Moses says, “is to join a legacy of strong, independent, intelligent women [with the] intent to make a difference in their communities.”
Surprisingly (since she performed so well), the Ms. Black and Gold pageant was a new experience in pageantry for Moses. She stated that she was simply in the audience of Central State’s last two pageants and really enjoyed it, ultimately deciding that pageantry would be something she could possibly be good at.
Like any other historically black college or university, royalty at Central State is highly looked upon and students with such titles become role models and student leaders on and off campus.
“I must admit,” Moses said, “I do love being royalty here at my HBCU. It makes me feel as if I can do anything, and nothing is out of my reach. I would definitely encourage all of my fellow students to get involved, because that’s the first step to a really great college experience.” As for as her time spent with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Xi chapter, Moses states that it has been nothing short of “awesome!”
“I love the experience and getting to know all the guys better has made me realize [that], aside from being a fun group to hang with, I see our future business men, entrepreneurs and CEO’s all striving to get the best education they can,” she said. “The men of Alpha Phi Alpha are really a family, and they quickly and willingly included me and I truly feel a part of the group.”
Jasmine Moses plans to graduate in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Media. She hopes to use her major to do sports interviews; telling the personal stories of athletes aside from their professional careers. She states that right now, conducting sport interviews is what interests her most as she desires to do what she loves for the rest of her life.
“Hopefully I will have a diverse professional career and will be able to experience many different sides of the media.”
Jackson State University Volleyball Team (SWAC.org)
Birmingham, Ala. – With the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference volleyball tournament getting underway on Saturday morning, league coaches made their choices for this year’s top players. Fourteen players were chosen to represent the All-SWAC first and second teams along with four superlatives, Freshman of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Player of the Year.
The SWAC first team was dominated by the East Division as it had six of the seven selections. East division champion Jackson State had four players selected to the first team and one on the second team. Outside hitter Christine Edwards was joined by teammates Paige Williams (Middle Hitter/Blocker), Daedra Carline (Libero) and LaToya Clark (Setter) on the first team, while middle hitter Donisha Dunn earned a spot on the second team. Outside hitters Karensa Beckford (Alabama A&M) and Maya Bell (Alabama State) and middle hitter Jasmine Houston (Prairie View A&M) rounded out the SWAC first team.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff outside hitters Alicia Campbell (Arkansas-Pine Bluff), Christine Ruckman (Prairie View A&M) and Mona Reed (Texas Southern) joined Dunn on the SWAC second team. Fellow middle hitter April Johnson (Grambling State), libero Shanice Faison (Prairie View A&M) and Maria Moulaz (Prairie View A&M) capped off the SWAC second team.
Beckford was named SWAC Player of the Year after leading A&M to a second place finish in the regular second in the East. Bell earned Freshman of the Year honors, while Carline was named Defensive Player of the Year and Edwards Newcomer of the year.
2011 ALL-SWAC VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM
OH – Karensa Benford, Alabama A&M, SR, St. Anne Bay, Iowa
OH – Maya Bell, Alabama State, FR, Moreno Valley, Calif.
OH – Christine Edwards, Jackson State, JR, Lakewood, Calif.
MH/MB – Paige Williams, Jackson State, SO, Arlington, Texas
MH/MB – Jasmine Houston, Prairie View, SR, El Paso, Texas
LIB – Daedra Carline, Jackson State, SR, Fairview, Ore.
S – LaToya Clark, Jackson State, SR, Tallahassee, Fla.
Player of the Year – Karensa Benford (Alabama A&M)
Defensive Player of the Year – Daedra Carline (Jackson State)
Freshman of the Year – Maya Bell (Alabama State)
Newcomer of the Year – Christine Edwards (Jackson State)
2011 ALL-SWAC VOLLEYBALL SECOND TEAM
OH – Alicia Campbell, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, FR, Dallas, Texas
OH – Christine Ruckman, Prairie View, JR, San Antonio, Texas
OH – Mona Reed – Texas Southern, FR, Stafford, Texas
MH/MB – Dunisha Dunn – Jackson State, SR, Austin, Texas
MH/MB – April Johnson, Grambling State, JR, Cedar Hill, Texas
LIB – Shanica Faison Prairie View, FR, Converse, Texas
S – Maria Moulaz Prairie View, JR, Brasilia, Brazil
Josh Mitchell is a 20 year old rapper/producer hailing from the Prince George’s County area of Maryland. Coming from a place more commonly known for its deeply-rooted go-go scene, Josh is determined to make a name for himself as one of the rising young artists from the DMV (D.C., MD, VA).
Though he has only been rapping since the age of 17, and producing since 19, Josh is far from being a newcomer to the game. Having already released 3 previous mixtapes, performed shows, and done music videos, he is beginning to understand what it takes to create a buzz and with his latest release, What They Want, he intends to do just that.
His influences are the everyday situations that affect the world in which we live in. Whether it be his drive to become successful, or the normal situations any college student would face. He makes it a point to include all of these aspects in his music in hopes to connect with the listeners on a personal level. Some of his biggest musical influences include Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Wale, and Young Jeezy — just to name a few.
His goal is to create good music that encourages people to follow their dreams, no matter how far-off they may seem. For him, Dreams Over Everything is more than a simple catch-phrase — it’s a lifestyle, and he won’t rest until the world understands his vision.
The Reginald F. Lewis School of Business at Virginia State University
The Reginald F. Lewis School of Business at Virginia State University has been making local and some national headlines lately with its recent accolades by fulfilling every college or university’s goal is: preparing their students for the real world! Virginia State University is the first HBCU in the country to implement a digital core business curriculum. RFLSB is also the first school in Virginia and one of the first in the nation to incorporate a social learning site into the learning process.
The Reginald F. Lewis School of Business noticed their students were not performing well due to the lack of students having textbooks because of their high cost. To solve this problem, the idea of digital textbooks and an online community was born. The online community named “Going On” is also used at schools such as Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and Yale. Through “Going On”, students can view courses and content blogs, and postings while interacting with professors and other students.
The “Digital Delivery” or digital textbooks, was first implemented in the Fall of 2010 and is different from E-books. The “Digital Delivery” allows a student to access and download textbooks without having to go to a website requiring a password. Once the textbook is downloaded, a student does not need to have internet connection to retrieve the book at a later date.
Professors also have more liberty than they would with E-books. Material can be modified, the order of chapters can be altered, information added to paragraphs and even video can be added. This information is downloadable via iTunes, PDF’s, E-pub files and MP3’s and can be read on iPads, Kindles, and smart phones and most importantly- it is free for the students.
RFLSB has also gained a new trading center similar to that of Wall Street’s. In a recent speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, he noted that a lack of financial literacy helped aid the recent recession. RFLSB wants to provide students in the Mass Communications and Business departments with an opportunity to experience how stock market research is performed, the events that affect daily trading prices and learn to select stocks and create competitive portfolios. The software is the same type used in brokerages and student portfolios compete with those of other universities. To make the scenario even more realistic, a benefactor has offered $100,000 to give students a chance to start an investment.
The Reginald F. Lewis School of Business is named after Reginald F. Lewis, a lawyer, entrepreneur, CEO, and named the most successful black entrepreneur in the history of the United States by Black Enterprise magazine. Lewis was also an alum of Virginia State University. If Lewis, who died at the tender age of 50 from brain cancer, did not die when he had, he would have become the first black billionaire, a title first held by Bob Johnson.
If Reginald F. Lewis were still alive today, he would be more than proud to see the accomplishments his alma mater has attained. The School of Business has a strong name and is surely living up to it. It has been reported that VSU was facing financial difficulties back in the 90’s but today VSU is thriving and soaring to new heights and is the epitome of Reginald F. Lewis’ often quoted slogan of “Keep going, no matter what.”
Billy Hunter (left) and David Stern (right) (AP Photos)
On the heels of one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory, the NBA owners and players could not agree on a new deal over Basketball Related Income and the salary cap, and now face the possibility of entering what NBA Commissioner David Stern has called the “nuclear winter” of the 2011-2012 NBA season.
When it comes down to pointing fingers, everyone is to blame for letting it reach this point. There is no accountability, no responsibility and no real urgency to bring back basketball.
Owners: NBA owners in the small markets (Charlotte, Portland, Memphis, etc.) were complaining that they were losing money ever since the 2005 CBA went into effect and that the current economic model only benefitted large market teams (New York, Los Angeles, Miami, etc.) Unless a small market team had a superstar like Cleveland did or Oklahoma City does, or a great system in place like San Antonio, a small market will fail to compete in the NBA. There is some truth to that; when was the last time the Milwaukee Bucks or the Sacramento Kings went to the NBA Finals, or had a legitimate superstar?
The owners, especially those in small markets, want a more favorable deal so they can make more profit and stay competitive. NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver puts it plainly: “We need a sustainable business model that allows all 30 teams to be able to compete for a championship, fairly compensates our players, and provides teams, if well-managed, with an opportunity to be profitable.”
However, the owners are trying to bully the players in accepting a horrible deal. The BRI percentage under the old Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was 57-43 in favor of the players. The players have agreed to lower their share to 54%, which would mean cutting $500 million over the next five years. The owners want more; they want a 50-50 deal, cutting $2 billion in salary reduction.
The owners are hoping they can break the players, and they just might. The owners are the ones signing the checks; they are the billionaires. They can survive without an NBA season, but can the players? No way. The owners have the upperhand, and they will not relent until they get want they want.
Players: The players should be commended for willing to drop 5% of their BRI percentage to get a deal done. However, if they were really serious about taking the owners to task for bullying them into an unfair CBA, there’s one thing they should have done a long time ago: decertification. The NFLPA, the NFL players’ union, decertified in the summer and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the league. By doing so, the five month process that it took to settle the NFL lockout in the courts made it possible to have a 2011-2012 NFL season.
The NBPA is attempting the same, but only after several empty threats by Bill Hunter to do so and weeks of scheduled games already cancelled.
If the NBPA had decertified in the beginning like the NFLPA did, there would be a NBA season. The NFLPA decertified and began its antitrust lawsuit on the day the lockout began, March 11. A new CBA was proposed and approved by July 25, just in time for the preseason. The NBA went into a lockout on June 1, and the players are filing an antitrust lawsuit…6 months later after games have already been cancelled.
Billy Hunter and the NBPA tried to negotiate, and it got them nowhere for months. It doesn’t help that union president Derek Fisher has been accused of pulling a Benedict Arnold and supposedly promised David Stern and the owners he’d get the players to agree to a 50-50 deal. Wonder how that’s working out for Fisher?
Like Bill Simmons said, this is stubbornness at its finest. Optimistically, a deal will be worked out in the upcoming weeks. Dreadfully, a season where we should get to see LeBron and the Heat try to find themselves, Dirk defend his title, Kobe’s quest for another title, Durant’s evolution, the Celtics and Spurs’ last stand, Amar’e and Carmelo coexist, Blake jump out the building and so much more won’t happen.
The NBA won’t heal immediately after this lockout situation. It isn’t as popular as the NFL or as engrained into American culture like baseball. College basketball should see a boom in ratings and popularity. We won’t forget about the NBA, but it won’t be easy to forget the nonsense the fans have had to endure for the last 6 months.
Avery University versus Hillman College in the All Star Challenge Tournament, remember that episode of ‘A Different World?’ Dwayne Wayne and Whitley may have lost the quiz bowl but it demonstrates what an important role The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has with HBCU schools. Two top historically black colleges competing against one another not just for the $1500 prize but for prominent stature among HBCUs. Now although Hillman College is fictional, there is a resonated exclamation of “black pride” and high intelligence that was sought after for so many years.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 to serve the black community when no one else would serve the black community. Now there are 105 historically black colleges and universities in the United States today. Of the 105 colleges and universities, only the four-year degree programs are eligible to enroll teams in the quiz bowl tournament; 48 have enlisted, all 89 are eligible.
So what is the big deal about having a quiz bowl team at your HBCU?
“Hey! Not so fast sticky fingers, you owe me a nickel and don’t you ever try to cheat me again!” Whitley Gilbert.
Whitley may have been on a budget and trying to be frugal but the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a chance for many HBCUs to gain funding that would not ordinarily be there. Since 1989 students of HBCUs have been able to earn their schools over $6 million in grants from Honda. HBCUs have had a difficult era of raising financial support and the Honda All Star Challenge is the first and hopefully not the last academic competition of its kind.
The quiz bowl is unique because unlike modern College Bowls, all enrollees receive money. The National Competition Tournament representatives are all awarded grants:
Representative Schools Awarded Grants
NCT Champions
$50,000
Runner-Up
$25,000
Semifinalists
$15,000
Quarterfinalists
$7,500
Teams that made first round playoffs
$5,000
NCT qualifiers
$3,000
All-Star Players
$1,000
Recipient of Sports Award
$1,000
The quiz bowl not only validates that HBCUs have progressed in a society that held so many bars against them but it also allows for HBCUs to continue to progress and enhance student programs, student life, college experience, and future endeavors. The alumni of the Honda All Star Challenge have classified their HBCUs as intellectual heavyweights and contenders for success in and outside of campus. The alumni have gone on to contribute towards society in many areas such as science, math, and technology.
This year the HCASC celebrated its 22nd year of a ground-breaking academic program. It has showcased what HBCUs are about and what they will continue to be about: intelligence, innovation, and integrity. Let’s continue this amazing tradition that provides funding and development.
For more information about the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, please visit www.hcasc.com
New York, NY – Young NYC professionals launch positive outlet for the youth, and bring hope back to the inner city neighborhoods through Y.U.N.G Harlem.
Y.U.N.G. Harlem (Youth Under New Guidance) is a nonprofit organization that strives to create a positive position for the youth of inner city neighborhoods in Harlem and the Bronx. The organization, which started in 2008 by six young professionals, made its primary mission to create a positive plateau for the inner city youth to depend on. Through arts, education, safety, health and entrepreneurship, Y.U.N.G. Harlem plans to create success stories amongst their peers.
On Wednesday December 21, Y.U.N.G Harlem, formally known as Young Harlem Inc, will be hosting a launch party under the organizations new name. The launch of Y.U.N.G Harlem is dedicated to bringing New York City’s finest young professionals together to support the mission of raising awareness on ending youth violence. The organization wants to build a team of young professionals that will assist on being a positive role model that the youth will aim to mirror.
“Y.U.N.G. Harlem’s mission is to end the violence among our youth. Through events, we aim to build a space in the community that allows students to voice their knowledge, become socially responsible, and develop strong community obligation,” Marketing Director, Alize Beal said.
The event will take place at the XYZ Lounge in Harlem’s new Aloft Hotel. It will run from 6pm-10pm with music, drinks and giveaways. While launching their mission to the city, the organization will also be collecting donations for their book scholarship.
For more information on Y.U.N.G Harlem and how to donate, visit www.thenewyh.org.
Everyone always talks about statement pieces for an outfit but no one ever stops to ask, what is that anyway?
In my opinion, your statement piece is the most interesting, attractive, and eye-catching element of your outfit. They usually reflect the personality of whoever is wearing it and they don’t have to be bright in color or oversized. They are often the first thing someone will notice when looking at your outfit and often become a part of your “signature style”. For me, statement pieces come in the form of accessories: bangles, rings, earrings, scarves , and especially my purses. Adding them to any outfit makes me feel it’s complete and even adds an air of confidence in my step.
So are they a personal declaration of beauty or an overt statement to the world? A little bit of both if you ask me, your style depends how you feel about yourself while also telling the world who you really are and how your feeling. They can tell a story if you let them!
Never thought you’d find out that much about your simple statement piece did you?
UMES business students earned runner-up honors in a qualifying round of the Federal Reserve Bank’s 2011 “College Fed Challenge.”
Team UMES’ second-place finish is the university’s best performance in the nine years it has participated in the national economics and banking policy competition, according to head coach Monisha Das, a marketing professor.
“I can confidently say our team showed it was capable of competing with any undergraduate program in the country,” Das said. The event attracts 100 of the nation’s best-known business schools each year.
UMES students made a 20-minute role-playing presentation using real-time financial and economic data, then debated policy strategies for increasing employment and lowering inflation as though they were Federal Reserve governors.
In Theaters October 8th (In Philly at the UA Riverview and AMC/Loews Cherry Hill 24)–visit www.ghettophysics.com to find a theater near you.
GhettoPhysics is a fascinating expose from directors E. Raymond Brown and William Arntz that examines the interplay between pimps and hos, and how their relationship has become the simplest expression of power, as reflected in today’s world of politics. In this exclusive clip, Filmmaker E. Raymond Brown breaks down the concept of the film, his motivation for making it and his hoe that like the films “What The Bleep” and “The Secret,” it will influence thought and empower its viewers.
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Kierstyn Jeffries Howard University Pre-Med Student
BY WISDOM MARTIN/ myfoxdc
Howard University pre-med student Kierstyn Jeffries says she loves her school.
“I have a 4.0 this semester, I’m majoring in clinical laboratory science, hope to go to med school.” Jeffries says.
But on October 20th her pre-med dreams came to a screeching halt. Jeffries and her roommate got into a fight in the dorm room. “Kierstyn was injured on her lip, nose, and elbow and scratches all on her neck,” says her attorney Kelli I. Neptune.The police were called. According to the police report, Jeffries’ roommate was yelling and cursing her about her dishes, then allegedly attacked her.
“There is evidence that the complainant was the aggressor and our client was in self defense,” says her attorney Cynthia Goodwork.
The police report says Jeffries, in self defense, grabbed hot water and threw it on her roommate. Jeffries was the only one arrested and charged with assault. “Kierstyn is the one who is actually being bullied she is the actual victim in this case,” Neptune says. “The day before the incident is actually when the bullying started.” Jeffries is banned from campus and her classes. Her roommate was not.
A spokesperson from the university released a statement through e-mail. The university student handbook explicitly outlines our zero tolerance policy for violence of any kind. This is contrary to the vision, mission and spirit of Howard University. Privacy laws prohibit the disclosure of further details without the written consent of students. The university will hold a hearing on Jeffries’ status Thursday morning.
