Archive for the ‘Editor's Corner’

  • Chicago Responds To The Overturned Gun Ban
    Share Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that state and local governments cannot violate anyone’s constitutional right to bear arms. The ruling, McDonald vs. Chicago split the court 5 to 4; it doesn’t strike down any existing gun-control laws nor does it offer any specific definition of what kind of laws would be in violation of Second Amendment rights. As...
    by hiphopucit at July 9th, 2010 at 09:07 am
  • Coast 2 Coast Convention 2010 Miami Beach [50% OFF VIP PASSES UNTIL JUNE 30th]
    Share JUNE SPECIAL: HALF OFF VIP PASSES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE ONLY! GET A 50% DISCOUNT ON VIP PASSES THIS MONTH ONLY USING THE PROMO CODE: VIP THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION IS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE EVENT IS PUT ON BY COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES IN ASSOCIATION WITH iSTANDARDPRODUCERS.COM. IT WILL BE A WEEKEND LONG...
    by hiphopucit at June 24th, 2010 at 10:06 am
  • Death Row Records Conspiracy Used To Stop Black Activism
    Share A book published in 2008 and written by John Potash keeps on making headlines these days for its controversial content. Entitled The FBI War On Tupac Shakur and Black Leaders: U.S. Intelligence’s Murderous Targeting of Tupac, MLK, Malcolm, Panthers, Hendrix, Marley, Rappers & Linked Ethnic Leftists, the book has been republished along with a supporting...
    by hiphopucit at June 22nd, 2010 at 09:06 am
  • Study Shows: White Families Are 95K Richer Than Black Families
    Share On the surface it looks like so much has changed economically for African-Americans: More of us are college grads, homeowners and investors. It seems like we’re living the American dream. And yet, quietly bubbling under is the continual growth of an astounding wealth gap between Blacks and Whites, according to a new study from Brandeis University’s Institute...
    by hiphopucit at June 13th, 2010 at 10:06 am
  • ABC Nightline Special:”Why Are Successfull Black Women Single?” [FULL VIDEO]
    Share   For as long as there have been movies, music and magazines, there has been the single gal. // Successful black women search for Mr. Right. Over the years, she has gone from being a punchline to a glamorous, independent icon. Artists like Beyonce Knowles champion “Single Ladies,” and movies like “Something New” make the case for successful,...
    by hiphopucit at April 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 am
  • Happy Easter Everyone!
    Share Happy Easter everyone! The Hip Hop U-C-IT Family would like to thank you for your continued support and we wish you a Blessed Day today, Enjoy! With Great Appreciation, Hip Hop U-C-IT Family Photo Credit: Denyce Lawton
    by hiphopucit at April 4th, 2010 at 10:04 am
  • The History of Black History Month
    Share Black History Month 2010: Black History Month Facts – So what is Black History Month? Why is it called a ‘Black History’? According to Wikipedia, Black History Month is a national annual observance for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African people. This February 2010, Black History Month will be celebrated in the United States...
    by hiphopucit at February 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am
  • The PS22 Chorus of 2010 Cover ‘Empire State Of Mind’ [VIDEO]
    Share The PS22 Chorus of 2010 delivers big time on the New York anthem by Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, “Empire State of Mind!” Props to Dominique & Messale for amazing jobs on the lead vocals & rap (respectively). And of course to Ethan for a well-deserved happy dance at the song’s conclusion. We based our version more on the Alicia Keys Part II...
    by hiphopucit at January 19th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
  • AMAZING: 13 Year-Old Triple Major Student Wows Morehouse
    Share As a 13-year-old, Lithonia resident Stephen Stafford II can usually be found sitting in front of the television playing video games or playing his drum set. But Stafford is no typical 13-year old – he’s a college student. The triple-major child prodigy is becoming a sensation at Morehouse College. “I’ve never taught a student as young as Stephen, and it’s...
    by hiphopucit at January 16th, 2010 at 11:01 am
  • ‘On To The Next One’ Director Speaks Out “All The Imagery Was Thought Up By Me”
    Share When you were first approached about directing Jay-Z’s “On To The Next One” did you feel you had to shoot the video differently considering it was hip-hop? Sam Brown: It was important to ignore the fact that it was a hip-hop video, and simply make a video. It was going to be radical almost by default because the hip-hop video is an oddly conservative genre…it...
    by hiphopucit at January 13th, 2010 at 10:01 am