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 winter.

Guests include Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, who will discuss his experiences as an elected official.

The show will end with Hip Hop duo Fiyawata, who will share music from their new album, as well as the work their doing in the community also.

The Black Hour is a monthly internet radio show by created Black students attending Laney College . 9th Floor Radio is a Peralta TV production.

To listen, go to: http://www.9thfloorradio.com and click "Listen Online."

For past episodes, go to http://www.9thfloorradio.com/theblackhour.

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For the complete interview, visit TBH on 9th Floor Radio.
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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 “The Black Hour” Internet radio show. “It was inspirational — he is definitely the voice of the youth of Oakland.”

Read the article on The Globe.

Check out Ise Lyfe's "Bad Word Bounce" video on The Black Hour TV (TBH-TV).

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Check out the official trailer.
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For more information about Akoben Entertainment's Equinox, visit the film's official site.

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