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Author Archives: Admin Sharon McGheeSharon McGhee was a member of the WVON family from 1998-2010. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Noon. William C. Harris Funeral Home 9825 Halls Ferry Road St. Louis MO 63136 Feel free to post … Continue reading
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Dr. Chandra Gill: Open Letter to Interscope Records about Chicago’s Violence – Chief KeefThe letter below is written by Chandra Gill, Ph.D., to Jimmie Lovine of Interscope Records. In the letter, Dr. Gill discusses the violence and murders of young men and rappers. Dr. Gill is questioning why Interscope Records is not taking … Continue reading
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My favorites quotes from the Republican National ConventionCompiled by Evan F. Moore Here are some of my favorite quotes from last week’s Republican National Convention: “Barack Obama’s failed us. But look; it’s understandable. A lot of people fail at their first job.” “We own this country.” “I … Continue reading
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Interview with Hoodwinked director Janks MorganBy Evan F. Moore Filmmaker Janks Morton latest film is called Hoodwinked, Hoodwinked will be an exploration of the most recent data being released by the U.S. Census Bureau,DOJ, DOE, DOC and the CDC to highlight strides and achievements in … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, African-Americans, Hoodwinked, Janks Morton, Journalism, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, United States of America, urban America, WVON, youth violence
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HoodwinkedCompiled by Evan F. Moore For over four-hundred years, the majority society has used many tools to reinforce a message that the peoples of African descent are less-than, not-equal-too or not-good enough. In this modern era of information, the media, … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, African-Americans, City of Chicago, Dr. Steve Perry, Hoodwinked, Janks Morton, Marc Lamont Hill, Michael Eric Dyson, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, United States of America, urban America, Violence, WVON, youth violence
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Should black celebrities get involved in social justice issues?Should black celebrities be involved in social justice issues? Just because these people are rich and famous should they speak out on certain societal issues that affect the communities they come from? Or do we as a society ask … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, African-Americans, Beyonce, Chris Rock, City of Chicago, Facebook, Harry Belafonte, Jay-Z, Journalism, Lupe Fiasco, Micheal Jordan, Perri Small, Prison Industrial Complex, Social Justice, The Perri Small show, United States of America, urban America, WVON
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Chicago Clean Energy Press ReleaseCompiled by Evan F. Moore Chicago Clean Energy, a $3 billion state-of-the-art gasification project proposed for Chicago’s Southeast Side, will provide a huge economic boom for Illinois, creating jobs and making strides and advancements in energy technology. Senate Bill 3766, … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, African-Americans, Chicago and Cook County Building Trades, Chicago Clean Energy project, City of Chicago, Cottage Grove Heights Community Coalition, Facebook, Governor Quinn, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, United States of America, urban America, WVON
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ONLY IN AMERICA (by Bill Griggs)ONLY IN AMERICA Could a controversy arise over the hair of a sixteen year old who, not only became the first African American to achieve a feat, but in the process, became the very best IN THE ENTIRE WORLD at … Continue reading
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