NAACP President speaks at Oakland Museum

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) celebrated its 100-year anniversary in February. As this country's oldest multi-racial civil rights organization begins its second century, many have asked if it is still relevant.On April 25, NAACP National President Benjamin Todd Jealous outlined the organization's "Visions for America" to a packed audience--and...

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Throw Back Hip Hop: Dead Presidents

Throw Back Hip Hop Video of the Week:In this current recession-or depression for Black folks-we felt it was important to get some "presidents that represent" we. The Black Hour Internet Radio Show is getting "dead presidents," let us know if you trying to get it with us.Dead Presidents by Jay-Z (19...

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The Black Hour supports Peralta Proposition A

The Black Hour supports Proposition A on the Peralta Student Election Ballot. If you are a student at College of Alameda, Berkeley City College, Laney or Merritt Colleges, vote in the student elections April 28-29 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.CampusPolling LocationsCollege of AlamedaQuad near F BuildingBerkeley City CollegeAtriumLaney CollegeStudent CenterMerritt CollegeR Build...

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Vote YES on Proposition A

The Black Hour supports Proposition A on the Peralta Colleges 2009 Student Referendum. Students have saved over $500,000 this year on transportation thanks to the Peralta EasyPass. Students have gotten unlimited rides on AC Transit all semester for just $50. Local adult $31-day passes currently cost $70, and effective July 1, will go up to $80. Proposition A is right on time....

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NAACP leader to speak at Oakland Museum

Benjamin Jealous, National President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will discuss his vision for the organization as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. The 36-year-old former Alameda resident is the youngest person to become president of the NAACP.The event will be held at the Oakland Museum at 6 p.m. Free. The Oakland Museum is located...

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BART Police Review Committee criticized for secrecy, undermining family of Oscar Grant

By Dave IdCourtesy of IndyBay.orgBART's ad hoc Police Department Review Committee held a public meeting on April 20th in the BART Board room without having made a public announcement about it. Those invested in participating in the process of BART's creation of a citizens' police review commission found out about the meeting via word of mouth after it was mentioned in a legislative...

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Love Yo Mama Environmental Justice Event in East Oakland

Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is hosting the 1st Annual “Love Yo Mama” Environmental Justice (EJ) Earth Day Event April 25 at 11 a.m. at ACORN Woodland Elementary and Tassafaronga Recreation Centerin East Oakland. This eco-friendly family fun event celebrates East Oakland resilience by showcasing solutions for environmental health and justice, housing and job...

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Throw Back Hip Hop: Good Day

Throw Back Hip Hop Video of the WeekIce Cube - Today Was a Good Day (Video)Uploaded by M-ECLI...

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The Ants and the Grasshopper at Laney College

April 21 thru April 25, don't miss "The Ants and the Grasshoppers," an outstanding adaptation by Laney College's Fusion Theater of an Aesop's Fable. The play features Ernie "DJ Ego" Rocker, former resident DJ of The Black Hour as Narcissis, and The Black Hour host Reginald "Brother Reggie" James as Apollo, King of the Grasshoppers. The play was written by Laney student Tracy...

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Obama's Weekly Address (4/18/09)

Efficiency and InnovationView the Weekly Address here or read the transcri...

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Is Hip Hop Mass Media?

Check out this interview with Dr. Jared Ball, University of Maryland, by Davey D.Check out the vi...

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The Black Hour 'goes green'

The Black Hour broadcasts every third Friday on 9th Floor Radio. The show is produced by African American students at Laney, and deals with various issues affecting black people. It is the only public affairs show for black students on the station.And April 17, The Black Hour is "goes green."The April episode of the monthly show will focus on the "Green movement, as it relates to environmental racism, environmental justice, and social equity," said Executive Producer and Host Reginald James. "It is our shows one-year anniversary and we want to...

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The Black Hour 'goes green'

The Black Hour broadcasts every third Friday on 9th Floor Radio, a Peralta TV college radio station based at Laney College in Oakland. The show is produced by African American students at Laney, and deals with various issues affecting black people. It is the only public affairs show for black students on the station.And April 17, The Black Hour is "goes green." The April episode of the monthly show will focus on the "Green movement, as it relates to environmental racism, environmental justice, and social equity," said Executive Producer and Host...

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Oakland Police should apologize to Mayor Dellums, activists say

The Oakland Police Officers Association (OPOA) should apologize to Mayor Dellums for refusing to let him speak at the publicly-financed memorial held at the Coliseum last month, community activists said at a press conference at City Hall. "Community leaders are outraged that Oakland Mayor Dellums was requested not to address the public-financed memorial services held in Oakland,"...

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TBH: Scenario, A Tribe Called Quest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZLq6R-ZtMThe Black Hour's (TBH) Throw Back Hiphop Video of the WeekScenarioA Tribe Called Qu...

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Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier of major league baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers. And today, April 15, Jackie Robinson will be celebrated for his work in integrating Major League Baseball.The Black Hour asks, "Where would Negro League Baseball be today, as well as baseball in inner cities, without integrati...

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K'naan speaks about Somalian pirates

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2009 ASLC Election Candidate: Valeska Hildalgo

This podcast features an interview with Associated Students of Laney College—ASLC—candidate Valeska Hidalgo. ASLC is the student association representing Laney College students in shared governance on the campus. Hidalgo is currently a candidate for the ASLC office of. She currently is the organization’s Publicity Commissioner....

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2009 ASLC Election Candidate: Ju Hong

This podcast features an interview with ASLC (Associated Students of Laney College—ASLC) candidate Ju Hong. ASLC is the student association representing Laney College students in shared governance on the campus. Ju Hong is currently a candidate for the ASLC office of. He currently is one of the organization’s senators. Hong told the Tower why he's running for office, the experiences that prepare him for the position and his top three priorities if elected. This podcast is a production of the The Black Hour Internet Radio Show with support from...

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President Obama's Weekly Address (4/11/09)

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama extended his best wishes to everyone celebrating this week’s Passover and Easter holidays and called on nations around the world to come together to solve the current trials facing the world. On the heels of his weeklong trip overseas, the President said he believes it is important to acknowledge no single nation can solve global problems like a recession, international terrorism, climate change, or nuclear proliferation. But, working with other nations, the United States can lead the way in overcoming...

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TBH Video: "Cops Hate Kidz" by The Burnerz

Journalist and Hip Hop historian Davey D reports: "Last week The BURNERZ (Zumbi of Zion I and the Are of The Burnerz) recorded the track "Cop Hate Kidz," a tribute song in response to the murder of Oscar Grant by a Bart Police Officer, as well as the murder of four Oakland [OPD] officers last week. "The tragedies that we are witnessing can be attributed to the long history...

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With stimulus passed, now what?

Apollo Alliance Answers $789 billion QuestionBy Jerome RingoNational Apollo AllianceToday’s news is filled with images of an economy in crisis — shuttered factories, hollowed-out cities, and neighborhood blocks littered with foreclosure signs. Even before we heard the word “recession,” America’s workers were at the center of our country’s economic storm.We’ve seen firsthand...

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President Obama's Weekly Address (4/3/09)

The Challenges of Our TimeView President Obama's Weekly Address or you can read the prepared remarks...

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Throw Back Hiphop: 1st of da month

Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony"1st of da mon...

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