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...
