Hip Hop News Anchor Jasiri X continues his groundbreaking series with the latest installment of "This Week w/ Jasiri X." For more Jasiri...
African arts showcase at UC Berkeley
The spirit of Africa was alive at the African Arts Society's "Showcase" on November 20 at UC Berkeley.
Bay Area Kwanzaa Events
Habari Gani? Peace! Matunde ya yenu iwe na heri, Kwanzaa - "Best Wishes, Happy KwanzaaSatu, mun gode don halita! - "Thank You, in the name of the ancestors!"Ankh, Wdja, Seneb, - "I wish you Life, Health, and Prosperity" - Hawey AlAmanHabari Gani means, “What’s the news?” During Kwanzaa, you are to respond with the principle of the day (i.e. on Saturday December 27, the response is “Kujichagulia”). Below is a list of Kwanzaa events happening in the Bay Area this year. Peace.-Brother Reggie, on behalf of Harambee & The Black Hour Radio Show.BAY...
Dr. C. Diane Howell, publisher of the Black Business Listings and Black Expo Founder dies
Dr. C. Diane Howell, publisher of the Black Business Listings (BBL) and producer of the Black Expo, has died."She was hospitalized a few days ago, and her condition worsened,” according to an email sent to members of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the BBL/Black Expo. “Last night she was called home."See HarambeeNews.com for complete sto...
The Black Hour on Pandora
The Black Hour is now on Pandora, the free internet radio show that leads you to new music based on your favorite artists, genres. The Black Hour has three channels:Classic SoulThe way we used to groove, soul music from the 1960s and 1970sR & BSmooth 1980s & 1990s rhythm and bluesHip Hop for ThoughtThought provoking Hip HopCheck out The Black Hour on Pandora and discover...
The Black Hour LIVE, December 19 at 3 p.m.
The Black Hour internet radio show will air live on 9th Floor Radio Friday, December 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m (PST). Co-Hosts Brother Reggie and Drea Mos will end the show's second season with a fantastic show, feating discussions on politics, education, music, arts, culture and health. Also, tips on how to survive in tough economic times, and hope to get you through the cold...
TBN News: Honoring Tookie at Merritt
Nation of Islam Minister Christopher Muhammad of San Francisco, speaks during Stanley “Tookie” Williams Legacy Summit while Bill Ayers looks on.Reginald James/HARAMBEENEWS.COMSecond Annual Stanley 'Tookie' Williams Legacy SummitThe second annual Stanley 'Tookie' Williams Legacy Summit was held at Merritt College December 13 in the Huey P. Newton/Bobby Seale Lounge. The summit...
"Don't Stop the Movement" - Paris - Music Monday
The Bay Area's own revolutionary rapper Paris is back. His video "Don't Stop The Movement" from his Acid Reflex album is up for another MTV Network challenge. This week it will be featured on MTVu's new artists show, The Freshmen. The show spotlights emerging artists on air and online, with the chance for one of the videos to get an automatic add into rotation on the channel the following week. Supporters can vote on these videos online starting Monday morning, December 15 (tomorrow), and votes will end 2 weeks later on Friday 12/26 at noon and...
TBH Events: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with Assembly Member Sandre Swanson, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, other local elected officials will be hosting a free Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Garden Center, Lakeside Park/Lake Merritt in Oakland. It's a "free, family friendly event!"Attendees are asked to bring either non-perishable...
Kwanzaa Holiday Gift Show in Oakland
The 23rd Annual Kwanzaa Holiday will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at the Oakland Convention Center at 10th and Broadway (1001 Broadway) in Oakland.Vendors will sell local art, poetry, music, and show an exhibition of a traditional African wedding.There will be performances by:Guitarist Lloyd GregoryAmar Khalil of Tony Toni! ToneKnow JazzDerick HughesComedian...
TBH News: California heading 'toward financial armageddon'
Courtesy SF ChronicleCalifornia is heading 'toward financial Armageddon' according to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. During a press conference Wednesday, he said the State's budget deficit is now $15 billion for the current year. Criticizing the Legislature for failure to address the crisis, he projects the budget shortfall will be $40 billion. Governor's Rema...
O.J. Simpson headed prison
"The former NFL star was convicted of armed robbery and other felonies following a botched attempt to recover memorabilia last year in Las Vegas. He will spend at least nine years in prison before he's eligible for parole," reports USATODAY.com. The Associated Press reports,"Simpson, 61, was sentenced Friday to nine to 33 years in a Nevada state prison, and co-defendant Clarence...
Supreme Court won't review Obama's citizenship
The Associated Press reports, "The Supreme Court has turned down an appeal that claims President-elect Barack Obama is not a natural born citizen, and therefore ineligible to serve as presiden...
RIP Fred Hampton, Sr.
Revolutionary organizer Fred Hampton was assassinated by the Chicago Police Dept on December 4, 1969. Fred was an organizer for the NAACP as a youth, and later organized the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party, and eventually was to take leadership at the national level.His apartment was raided by CPD early in the morning while he and his pregnant girlfriend slept....
TBH Events: Friday, December 5
It's going down this Friday. Three dope events in the East Bay.(Click flyers for full view)Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration at Berkeley City College2050 Center Street, Berkeley, 6-9 p.m., FREE.The Berkeley City College Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting it's second annual Pre-Kwanzaa event this Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-9 p.m. The event will take place in the Berkeley City College Auditorium....
World AIDS Day 2008
December 1, 2008 marks the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day. The day was designed to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. According to the Harambee Newspaper, "Half a million African Americans have HIV." and although African Americans are "only 13 percent of the U.S. population, African Americans account for half of new HIV infections, according to a report by the...
Application deadline for UC, CSU November 30
The deadline for transfer students' applications for University of California (UC) and California State Universities (CSU) is November 30, 2008.Here are a few resources that may be of assistance: University of California California State UniversityGood luck!--The Black Hour St...
"Happy Thanksgiving" from Mumia
"Some who feel no reason to celebrate Thanksgiving"BY MUMIA ABU JAMAL (November 2006)For more commentary from Mumia Abu Jamal, visit Prison Ra...
REIGNFLY: The Big Takeback
Artists and fans from all over California will converge one Bay Area stage bringing together Hip Hop, Rock, Indigenous, and R&B Soul Music.Reignfly: The Big Takeback! will feature Ise Lyfe, The Jacka, Jimmie Reign and more at the Oakland Metro Operahouse (630 3rd Street in Oakland) on Wednesday November 26 at 9 p.m. Admission is %15/door or $10 pre-sale on BrownPaperTickets.com....
TBH Report: MC Breed dies of kidney failure
Rapper MC Breed died Saturday from kidney failure. The Flint, Michigan emcee--whose birthname is Eric Breed--was just 36 years old. A benefit concert had been in the works to help with growing medical expenses.Breed had been rushed to the emergency room back in September due to kidney failure, according to MTV News. He was on life support for two days, but was recovering.MC...
You Tube Takeover!!!
Coming soon to a computer near you will be clips of "The Black Hour" LIVE in the studio. All clips will be on The Black Hour Channel of You Tube. More updates to come...
The Black Hour Live
Check out The Black Hour live on 9th Floor Radio, this Friday at 3 p.m. (PST). Join Brotha Reggie and Drea Mos as they discuss the U.S. Presidential Elections, local news and music. Special guest will be Dr. Karolyn van Putten, professor of Psychology at Laney College. To listen, go to 9th Floor Radio's website and click, "Listen Onlin...
"Get Up: Obama Anthem"
Capturing the excitement of the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, The "King of the Valley" B.V. Bridges created, "Get Up: The Obama Anthem." Check it out. For more B.V. Bridges, visit B.V. Bridge's "Bridge Club" Myspace pa...
Umoja Conference held in San Diego
Uniting for success of California's African American Community College studentsOctober 12-14, 2008 UMOJA IV "Indaba: Coming Together for a Common Purpose" was held in San Diego. Sponsored by the Umoja Community, the conference is part of a grassroots movement to improve the success of African American students.Keynote speakers included Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Dr. Noma LeMoine,...
TBH TV: This Week with Jasiri X
You heard his music featured on the last episode of The Black Hour, now check out Jasiri X's latest installment of "This Week with Jasiri X." This video captures much of the emotion being felt around the world and much of the recent news coverage. __________________________________________________For more Jasiri X, visit his myspace pa...
Wake Yo Game Up: Get out the Vote at Laney College
As a final reminder for students to Get out the Vote, the Wake Yo Game Up campaign hit Laney College big time on October 30. The event featured performances by Yung Moses, Ise Lyfe and DLabrie. Special guest Congresswoman Barbara Lee kicked off the ceremony with a few words for the students. Post updated: February 2...
America is ready for Obama
Letter to the EditorAmerica is ready for ObamaAmerica is ready to have a president that represents all Americans. America is ready to have a President who knows what it is like to grow up in a single parent home on welfare. America is ready to have a President who knows what it is like to go to live with grandparents when it is necessary for a better home environment. America is ready for a president who will reward employers who create and revive industries here in the United States and penalize those employers who are shipping industries to foreign...
TBH-TV: Shake 9169 explains "Shake 9169"
Laney student, artist, manager Jason "Shake 9169" Anderson explains the meaning of his moniker, "Shake 9169" on the September episode of The Black Hour (TBH). For the complete interview, visit TBH on 9th Floor Radio._______________________________________________...
Freestyle by Virtuous, Oakland rapper/poet
Rapper "Virtuous" makes a special on air freestyle during The Black Hour. Virtuous made his surprise appearance during the September episode of The Black Hour along with Shake 9169. Shake 9169's Out Mack Yourself Entertainment company manages Virtuous, as well as spoken word artist Ise Lyfe (who also appeared on The Black Hour in June)_______________________________________________...
Boondocks Season II - Review
What began as a cartoon strip in a student newspaper is now the most controversial cartoon on TV. Aaron McGruder’s The Boondocks is somewhere beyond South Park and Family Guy on steroids, viagra and a sack of purple. The show consistently exposes the truth that “most Black people don’t talk about when they think white people are listening,” as Huey Freeman (voiced by Regina...
9th Floor Radio re-opened
9th Floor Radio re-opens this coming Monday. Unfortunately, it won't be in time for our show to air this month. Nonetheless, we'll be back at you on the third Friday in September.You can stil check out our past episodes online.-TBH St...
9th Floor Radio, The Black Hour in danger
The Black Hour may be no more.According to Melissa Neal, Station Manager for 9th Floor Radio, the delay in the passage of the California State Budget is forcing the station to close. "Due to budgetary issues 9th Floor Radio will be shutting down August 4th," wrote Neal in an email to program DJ's. "I am hopeful that the State of California will renew our funding sometime in August," continued Neal. Until then, you can listen to our past programs."If you want The Black Hour, and other 9th Floor Radio supported programs to continue, please contact...
TBH @ Ise Lyfe Record Release
Ise Lyfe launched his second LP, "Prince Cometh" at Rasputins last week. Ise had just appeared on The Black Hour on July 18. He delivered a live performance, followed by an autograph signing session. The Globe Newspaper's Aquelia Lewis quoted Drea Mos: “I remember when I first heard that Ise Lyfe was getting into spoken word,” said Andrea Spearman, co-host of Laney College’s...
TBH TV: Equinox Film Trailer
Filmmaker Baayan Bakari made a guest appearance on the July episode of The Black Hour. Baayan discussed the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama, his new film, "Equinox" and some of the responses the film has received. Check out the official trailer.__________________________________________________For more information about Akoben Entertainment's Equinox, visit the film's official...
Nigger or Nigga? A Dialogue on Race
In light of recent events (i.e. Jesse Jackson's desire to cut Obama's nuts off), we we want to share this Peralta TV documentary about race. Peralta TV has produced a hard-hitting, controversial documentary, "Nigger or Nigga? A Dialog on Race from a Black Perspective," which looks closely at questions of race and identity raised by the African American community.Nigger or Nigga? A Dialogue on Race (Part 1)Nigger or Nigga? A Dialogue on Race (Part 2)Nigger or Nigga? A Dialogue on Race (Part 3)"Nigger or Nigga? A Dialog on Race from a Black Perspective,"...
Recommended Reading, by Drea Mos (July)
A Piece of Cake By Cupcake BrownThe author's memoir of how she grew up enduring life's most crazy pitfalls, yet still rose to the top&gained self-power and success. She went thru foster care abuse, prostitution, rape, gang violence, drug & alcohol addiction & recovery all before she was 25. She now practices law in San Francisco. Her website is www.cupcakebrown.comRace Woman (The Lives of Shirley Graham-DuBois) By Gerald HorneHorne gives insight into her life as never previously done to bring to light her many accomplishments before,...
TBH Feature- "Bad Word Bounce" by Ise Lyfe
Spoken word artist/activist Ise Lyfe made a guest appearance during the June episode of The Black Hour (TBH). Ise discussed the release of his upcoming sophomore album, "Prince Cometh," his one man play "Is Everyone Crazy?" and his forthcoming book, "Prayers and Pistols."Check out the video for his lead single, "Bad Word Bounce" from the album.Check out the interview on The...
Drea Mos' Recommended Reading (June)
The Black Hour co-host Drea MoS' is always encouraging literacy. Her monthly "Recommended Reading" is always updating you with something fresh for your intellectual hunger.Soul On Ice By Eldridge CleaverA collection of essays & letters dealing with racial hurt, racial struggle, and racial pride as Eldridge spent time in Folsom Prison in the 1960's.The Philosophy & Opinions of Marcus Garvey By Amy Jacques-Garvey The second wife of Marcus Garvey, Amy Jacques-Garvey compiled this book, revealing the true mindset of one of the greatest Black...
2007 Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival
In honor of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X), the East Side Arts Alliance (ESAA) held the eighth Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival Saturday May 17 at San Antonio Park in East Oakland. Fusing music, arts and crafts, and dance there was something for all.There were three stages for performers. On the main stage, Howard Wiley & the Freedom Now! Band, The John Santos...
Recommended Reading by Drea MoS (May)
The Black Hour co-host Drea MoS' is always encouraging literacy. Her monthly "Recommended Reading" is always updating you with something fresh for your intellectual hunger.Check out July's Recommended Reading: The Covenant with Black America Various Authors, with a preface by Tavis SmileyA guide to improve the quality of life for African-Americans in all aspects, including health, politics, and education.Friends, Lovers, and Soulmates By Dr.'s Derek and Darlene HopsonThis husband/wife team breakdown the psychological walls that keep us as African-American...
Roots of Bay Area Turf Dancing
After the Hip Hop videos, "Tell me When to Go" by E-40 and "Blow the Whistle" by Too Short, an underrepresented element of Hip Hop made a public resurregence; dance. The following video highlights inner city dance pioneers who laid the foundation of Bay Area Hip Hop dance and today's, "turf" danci...
'The Black Hour' in the Laney Tower
The word 'Black' is often used figuratively to describe negative occurences but a few Laney students are redefining "Blackness.""The Black Hour" is an internet radio show, organized by members of the Laney Black Student Union (BSU), airing on 9th Floor Radio through Peralta TV.The show features discussions led by students on topics ranging from the Presidential Elections to Black male and female relationships.The show is executive produced by Reginald James, co-produced by Jason Anderson and Andrea Spearman. Bhret Shiper and Marlene C. Hurd are...
Barack Obama speaks on race
Senator Barack Obama, responding to increased media scrutiny following "incendiary statements" made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, delivered a speech on race in Philadelphia last month. The speech, titled, "A More Perfect Union," Obama contextualized the recent media firestorm as an issue about race in the United States. A More Perfect Un...
ASLC candidates forum unorganized
The Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC) candidates' forum on Tuesday, April 8 was "disappointingly brief, considering the length of time of an officer's term and amount of influence a position in office wields," the Laney Tower reports. The forum, which start an half hour late, "initially set up as an hour-long, open-air forum where ASLC hopefuls could introduce themselves, voice their reasons for running and impart their plans if elected, the event turned into a thirty-minute mix of hip-hop beats and languid bunkum."ASLC President Yvonne...
