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U of H NAACP Fashion Show Starring dangerousNEGRO
The University of Houston NAACP Chapter’s 9/17/09 Fashion Show starring dN|Be Apparel (dangerousNEGRO Black Empowerment Apparel). Over 30 pieces from dN|Be Apparel’s Fall 2009 line were showcased. Here are some of the highlights. All choreographed to Rhymefest’s Man In The Mirror 2.0 mixtape. Please forgive the lighting… it was outside of our control 🙂
Constructing The Blueprint for Black Male Success
Prior to September 12th 2009, had someone told me the blueprint for Black male success would arise from the state of Iowa I would have labeled them mentally deficient. Invited to share my expertise on the topic “The New Grinding: Expanding Your Consciousness as Your Life’s Work,” I was nonetheless excited to impart the merits of entrepreneurship to a group that seldom receives this message. It mattered not that this Fall retreat, titled “What’s Stopping Us Now?”, was being hosted for an assemblage of less than 50 students. I was eager to participate in The Hubbard Group’s revolutionary approach to fostering a sense of Black collegiate community.
dangerousNEGRO Hits MAGIC 2009
dangerousNEGRO ventured out to Vegas for MAGIC 2009. Follow dN Execs Gary and Demetrius as they chop it up with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Day 26, Angela Simmons (Pastry), Fashion Designer Willie Esco, Actor Cisco Reyes, Frank 151, and the real Ed Hardy.
The Politics of Machine Gun Machismo
AR – 15s were designed for the US military to quickly and accurately strike enemy forces on the battlefield. This lightweight machine gun’s sole intent is to kill. Despite these facts, radical 2nd Amendment enthusiasts find it acceptable to suddenly exhibit their gun “rights” in opposition to Obama’s healthcare proposal. This is very odd considering that healthcare has absolutely nothing to do with the 2nd Amendment. So what is the deeper message being conveyed by these fanatical pistol pushing partisans? Upon closer examination of their actions, it is apparent that they are fighting to uphold White supremacy and social inequality.
Death of Auto-Coon: The Movement
Negative images of Black culture in the media has finally pushed us over the edge. We’re fed up with the stupidity and ignorance. How much longer will we allow corporations to force feed the general public images of Negroes that do nothing more than degrade our race? While we do not feel there should be one monolithic thought process that persists in the Black Community, we feel the intelligence, sophistication, and ingenuity of our people should be broadcast for the World to see.
Racism Still Exists In The Age Of Obama
With REO needing relief from the corporate plantation and me needing some fresh air and a Red Stripe, we decided to join the festivities at The Baker St Pub. Little did we know that the night would end in frustration, disbelief, and anger over blatant racial discrimination…
Michael Vick And The American Double Standard
As the owner of two loyal pit bulls, I felt no sympathy for Michael Vick when the laws hauled this dimwit off to the penitentiary. Vick got what he deserved. Anyone that promotes the unnecessary destruction of living creatures is a heinous, vile individual. Finding pleasure in the violent demise of animals trained to rip flesh from bones is despicable. However…
Why It Pays To Be a Dangerous Negro
Dangerous Negro is changing the world. A young company founded by strong, intelligent black men, Dangerous Negro is shaking up the corporate power structure with empowered and intelligent apparel, designed to let you know that black men are no longer interested in scraping, bowing and “bojangling” to get ahead.
Cornel West And Carl Dix On Obama 7/14
The continued need for resistance and liberation… Be there July 14th at City College in NY!
World Day: Michael Jackson’s Eternal Legacy and the Reason for His Death
Many of my friends have asked me why I waited so long to post an article on my childhood hero Michael Jackson. The truth is, until today I didn’t know how to absorb the news. Every time I tried to sit down and write how I felt about Michael’s passing, I became too overwraught with tender childhood recollections of watching Moonwalker.
Talk to Rhymefest Live In The Studio!
“I’m in the process of finishing up “El Che,” and I want to share the experience with you. You can chat, interact with other fans, or simply tune in. Create your profile for free. Starting on Sunday, July 5, 2009, you can join me at 7:00 p.m. central for Fest TV”
dangerousNEGRO WINS M.U.E.S. PRIZE!
After competing against hundreds of minority owned businesses across the country, dangerousNEGRO Black Empowerment Apparel (dN|Be Apparel) was recently awarded $25,000 at the culmination of MillerCoors’ Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES). Owners Tre Baker, Justin Giboney, Sebastine Ujereh, and Demetrius Walker were on hand to accept the prize at Chicago’s Blackstone Hotel. Known for being an edgy, yet socially conscious streetwear line, dN|Be Apparel has proven that it has a profitable business concept, which will undoubtedly expand as the company continues to accept new capital from enthusiastic investors this summer.
What Is dangerousNEGRO?
A lot of people ask whether the world needs dangerousNEGRO, as if the struggle is over. The truth is the struggle is far from over. Our communities are in shambles. The statistics are frightening. We say there is no better time than now to focus on uplifting our people!
What The Senate’s Apology For Slavery Really Means
You probably missed it, (I know I did), but the United States Senate issued a formal apology for slavery a few days ago. [Begin Sarcasm] Thank you Uncle Sam! This news made my Juneteenth shuckle buck all the more livelier, as I not only celebrated my ancestors learning of the 2 year old Emancipation Proclamation, but now the great-great-great grandsons of their slave masters unanimously concluded “My bad.” So now that the federal government has come clean after 144 years, I guess everything is all good. Break out the tea and crumpets, chicken and watermelon, gin and juice… celebration time Negroes! [End Sarcasm].
dangerousNEGRO Rhymefest Hit The Studio
The dangerousNEGRO exec team heads to Chicago to sit down with Chitown legend Rhymefest. Stay tuned for major news on dangerousNEGRO Entertainment… El Che coming soon!
Generation Xed Out
I hardly watch TV since I feel guilty about the multiple other tasks I could be completing while sitting in front of the boob tube. In the same amount of time I could allow the television to draw away my attention, I could be writing a new chapter in my book, finishing a lecture, improving a marketing plan, or curiously researching a fascinating topic. Therefore, catching ABC News’ Earth 2100 was indeed a rare and inadvertent event. I just happened to be looking for the following day’s weather forecast, when I stumbled upon the program and was immediately drawn in, as if I were standing on the event horizon of a black hole. Earth 2100 painted the picture I had in my mind of capitalism’s dire consequences.
