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Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Chuck D and More team with Power to the Patients for PSA on Honest & Transparent Healthcare System

By Shawn Grant / September 22, 2023

A powerhouse lineup of hip-hop legends, including Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, French Montana, and Chuck D,...

Sherri Shepherd Shows Off Breast Reduction, Jokingly Offers to Donate Old 42DD Bras to Drake

By Zoe Zorka / September 19, 2023

"New Season, New Boobs!" That was the announcement that Sherri Shepherd made to open Season 2 of her namesake "Sherri"...

SheaMoisture Men Launches “Black Men Love” Campaign to Redefine Black Masculinity

By Shawn Grant / September 13, 2023

SheaMoisture Men, a leading personal grooming brand for men of color, is unveiling its groundbreaking campaign, "Black Men Love," with...

French Montana Donates 500 Canoes To Community Built On Stilts In Lagos, Nigeria

By Courtneyb / September 8, 2023

Rapper-turned-philanthropist French Montana made a generous donation of 500 canoes to the community of Makoko, an impoverished community built on...

Crosswords in Pop Culture: A Study of Their Impact on Movies, TV, Literature

By Shawn Grant / September 8, 2023

Crosswords, intricate word puzzles that challenge and engage the mind, have become a cultural icon, influencing various forms of entertainment....

French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community in Lagos, Nigeria

By Shawn Grant / September 8, 2023

French Montana, the acclaimed musician and philanthropist, has donated 500 canoes to the impoverished community of Makoko in Yaba, Lagos...

Warner Music Group Announces Joint Venture with Elliot Grainge’s 10K Projects

By Shawn Grant / September 6, 2023

Warner Music Group has embarked on a significant joint venture with the pioneering Los Angeles-based label, 10K Projects, founded by...

TheSource.com sits down with ‘Fruitvale Station’ Director Ryan Coogler

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July 12, 2013

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The Source Magazine sat down with "Fruitvale Station" director Ryan Coogler this week. The Weinstein Company film, which hits theaters today, tells the true story of the last day of Oscar Grant's life. ... Read Article

NYCHA Report: Residents Move Closer to Controlling NYCHA!

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July 10, 2013

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State Tells NYCHA to Expand its Board to Further Empower Residents By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC There is “Power in Public Housing” and now NYCHA residents will be given a chance to be a part of N... Read Article

Dice Raw Drops “Animal” From His “Jimmy’s Back” Mass Incarceration Album

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July 3, 2013

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Former member of The Roots Dice Raw drops "Animal" from his upcoming Jimmy's Back EP ... Read Article

Understand Your BMI To Lose Weight

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July 3, 2013

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Your Health Is Your Wealth So Know Your BMI “Hip-Hop 4 Better Health” Series (Volume 1; Article 3) By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC 4 Categories to Assess Your Body Mass Index or BMI Knowing you... Read Article

NYCHA REPORT: Sequester Gone Wild!

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June 28, 2013

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How Will the Sequester Effect the NYC Housing Authority? By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC After meeting with seasoned NYCHA executives over the last several days we discovered that the much talked ab... Read Article

W Hotels Of New York Present “W Room And Boards”

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June 25, 2013

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W Hotels of New York, in collaboration with STOKED.org present “W Room and Boards”, a charity project inspired by New York City culture. Working with former Pro Action Sports Athlete turned filmmaker Ray Me... Read Article

A Hot New Summer Plan To Lose Weight

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June 24, 2013

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It All Starts With Knowing Your BMI “Hip-Hop 4 Better Health” Series (Volume 1; Article 2) By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Well, summer is officially here and for some of you that means a lot o... Read Article

Update: Witnesses Take The Stand In The Trayvon Martin Case Today

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June 24, 2013

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First day of trial in the George Zimmerman murder case for the shooting of Trayvon Martin ... Read Article

Hakeem Nicks, Nick Mangold, Laz Alonso, Sanaa Lathan help launch P&G Everyday Effect

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June 24, 2013

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From Harlem to NYU, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and a stable of celebrity ambassadors Jordana Brewster, Hakeem Nicks, Nick Mangold, Val Chmerkovskiy, Laz Alonso and Sanaa Lathan canvassed the Big Apple to sh... Read Article

Coming Soon: The Hot New NYCHA REPORT

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June 21, 2013

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Updating You on NYC Housing Authority News “There’s Power in Public Housing” By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC NYCHA HISTORY In an effort to keep you informed about what is going down in the lar... Read Article

Today We Officially Celebrate Juneteenth!

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June 19, 2013

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June 19th is the Day the Slaves Were Freed By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Yes indeed today we celebrate Juneteenth, the official day when African-American slaves were freed from the worst modern da... Read Article

NYPD Warrant Unit Wears “Hunting Of Man” Shirts

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June 19, 2013

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Officers sport a shirt with an offensive quote from literary icon Ernest Hemingway ... Read Article

Hip-Hop 4 Better Health Weekly Report

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June 17, 2013

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COMING SOON: HIP-HOP 4 BETTER HEALTH WEEKLY REPORT Created to Help You Live a Longer, Stronger & Better Life By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC The “Hip-Hop 4 Better Health” series will be pu... Read Article

Is Being Overweight A Death Sentence?

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June 17, 2013

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Every 90 Minutes a New Yorker Dies of a Diabetes-Related Illness, You Could be Next! By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC As we approach another long hot summer everyone wants to be in shape to show off... Read Article

Hip-Hop Recognizes And Celebrates Juneteenth

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June 15, 2013

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Juneteenth, Slavery and the Prison Industrial Complex By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC History of Juneteenth Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery and 2013 is a v... Read Article

HIP-HOP “POWER POLL” INITIATIVE

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June 14, 2013

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Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council & Source Magazine Launch Hip-Hop “POWER POLL” initiative “IT’S TIME TO WIN THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PEN” By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC As we strive to give our re... Read Article

Supporters Rally For Teen Slain In BX By NYPD

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June 14, 2013

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Community activist Constance Malcolm, others rally in the name of justice for Ramarley Graham ... Read Article

Raymond Santana Of Central Park Five Discusses Being Exonerated Of Charges, Lawsuit Against The City Of New York & Documentary

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June 12, 2013

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Raymond Santana, one of The Central Park Five, stopped by The Source office to give us an update on his life and lawsuit against the city of New York. Written By: Joe-Louis Mccray In 1989 Santana al... Read Article

Trayvon Martin UPDATE: Jury Selection Begins In The George Zimmerman Murder Trial

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June 10, 2013

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The Trayvon Martin case began today with jury selection and opening statement from the Martin family ... Read Article

Macklemore Changes The Game

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June 8, 2013

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THE GAME HAS CHANGED (PART 1) Written by Charles Fisher; edited by Randy Fisher Say what you want about the Source Magazine’s “Unsigned Hype” Alumni Artist Macklemore and his partner Ryan Lewis, but they ar... Read Article