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Monthly Archives: July 2012Lupe Fiasco gets emotional about the violence in his old neighborhoodLupe Fiasco Breaks Down Live on MTV With Sway We live in strange times when it comes to music. This change is more evident in the musical genres of Hip-Hop and R&B.We have singers who think they are rappers (i.e. … Continue reading
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Tagged African-American, Chicago Now, Chicago Tribune. MTV, Chris Brown, City of Chicago, Drake, Frank Ocean, Lupe Fiasco, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, Twitter, Violence, WVON, youth violence
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Why is this house in South Shore still up for sale?So there is a house in South Shore near the corner of 71st/Paxton that has been on the market for at least a year. It’s a nice looking house. I drive by it when go by my mom/dad’s house. I … Continue reading
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Tagged African-Americans, City of Chicago, Perri Small, South Shore, The Perri Small show, United States of America, urban America, Violence, WVON, youth violence
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Nittany Liars:The pride before the fall“Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks.” “We are in the business of trying to help kids grow up.” “The minute you think you’ve got it made, disaster is just around the … Continue reading
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Tagged Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, corruption, Jerry Sandusky, Joe PA, Joe Paterno, Journalism, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, Twitter, United States of America, WVON
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Stop saying “This isn’t supposed to happen here”By Evan F. Moore When a tragedy happens like a mass shooting why is the first person the media interviews always says “This isn’t supposed to happen here!” A follow up question to that person should have been “If not … Continue reading
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Tagged James Holmes, Perri Small, State of Colorado, The Perri Small show, United States of America, Violence, WVON
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Illinois schools to receive $4.9 million to increase fruit and vegetable offeringsCompiled by Evan F. Moore The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced on Monday, July 16th that 267 schools in Illinois will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) during the 2012-13 school year. The schools, both … Continue reading
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Tagged African-Americans, City of Chicago, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Gery Chico, Illinois State Board of Education, National School Lunch Program, Nutrition, Perri Small, State of Illinois, The Perri Small show, USDA, WVON
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Chicago Teachers Union responds to Fact-Finding reportCompiled by Evan F. Moore The Chicago Teachers Union released a statement on Monday, July 16 that responds to the recommendations made by Fact-Finder Edwin Benn regarding the proposed lengthening of the school day. Lengthening the school day continues to … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago Teachers' Union, City of Chicago, Edwin Benn, Perri Small, Rahm Emanuel, The Perri Small show, WVON
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It’s too late to get mad about outsourcingBy Evan F. Moore For all of you who were outraged that Ralph Lauren made uniforms for the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics that were made in China I have to let you in on little secret. That iPhone … Continue reading
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Tagged City of Chicago, Fanning the Flames since 1978, Made in China, Made in the U.S.A., MLB, Olympic Games, Outsourcing, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, U.S.A., United States of America, WVON
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The Chicago Bulls are like the guy who still uses MySpace.By Evan F. Moore The Chicago Bulls are like the guy who still uses MySpace. We all know a person who is slow to adapt when everything around them is moving so fast. This might be the Bulls. You cannot … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago Bulls, City of Chicago, Derrick Rose, NBA, Perri Small, The Perri Small show, Tom Thibodeau, WVON
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