Education
The ‘Scratch DJ Academy’ Opens up a New School Chapter In Atlanta (The @KoolKila Report)
February 18, 2014
After three years of consideration and strategic planning, the world-renown Scratch DJ Academy has now opened a new school chapter in Atlanta, GA. Saturday, February 15th, Scratch DJ Academy held an open house for it’s new facility located within the SAE Institute. The event was packed with aspiring students, industry professionals and music enthusiasts of all kinds. Founded in 2002 in New York City, NY, by Jam Master Jay (hip hop pioneer and DJ for Run DMC), Scratch DJ Academy continues to attract individuals interested in learning the fundamentals of DJing. Several chapters have already been established in the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and now Atlanta. After students successfully complete courses, they can receive certification for their education. Professionals already established in the business can also take courses to update themselves about the latest technologies for DJs. Hosted by instructor DJ Hapa and other academy employees, visitors were able to see the musical gear used in classes, meet new employees, and witness live DJ performances. DJ Hapa also hosted a panel discussion to introduce a few of the instructors for the school, including Atlanta veterans DJ Jaycee, DJ Jelly, and DJ Sky. Another contemporary favorite in Atlanta, DJ Sofa King Evil, was on hand to introduce himself as well. Classes are slated to begin in March. For more information, visit: www.scratch.com. Also email at info-atlanta@scratch.com.
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Why Engagement Rings Are A Scam (Video)
February 17, 2014
A few years ago I got into a debate with a few friends of mine about how many of the diamonds & jewelry that most rap artists wear do not have really have any REAL value. I tried to educate them on the history of engagement rings, blood diamonds, & an a myriad of things that could be easily researched through google, but people don’t always listen to you unless it’s on television or something. Well go ahead & watch this and should you & your significant other decide to get engaged you may want to invest in real estate instead of spending heavy for something that doesn’t have any REAL value. But I have to agree with the college humor crew….. Most of you will still buy them anyway.
Posted in Cover Story, Education, Fashion, History, Human Interest, Lifestyle, Videos | Tags: Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Why Engagement Rings Are A Scam | 1 Comment »
Founder Ali Mahmoud Speaks On Alif Laam Meem – America’s First Muslim Fraternity (Video)
September 23, 2013
This looks interesting.
Ali Mahmoud shares the origins story of AΛM, aka Alif Laam Meem, the first and only nationwide Muslim fraternity in the United States. Though the things that come to mind typically associated with fraternity life probably turn off most followers of Islam, Founder and Executive President Mahmoud provides insight on the organization and why it might benefit those who belong to it.
“Why would any Muslim want to join a fraternity? …There’s some really good connections that build up over time in a fraternity… Some great leaders, Martin Luther King, was part of a fraternity. And just the human need to make friends… there was a void that needed to be filled… some kind of way for a Muslim male… [to live a] lifestyle that is synthesized with an organic college social experience.”
– Ali Mahmoud
You can learn more about AΛM by visiting the frat’s website – almfrat.com – and by watching the information brief after the jump.
Malcolm X: Make It Plain (Documentary)
May 19, 2013
Happy Birthday El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz! Thank you for teaching us to love ourselves. In honor of Malcolm X’s birthday today check out this 1994 PBS documentary entitled “Malcolm X: Make It Plain”
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Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA Raps About Science (Video)
April 10, 2013
Now, this is edu-tainment (word to KRS-ONE)! Check it as the GZA shows his genius on PBS Television. How about that: GZA dropping science on Public Television! Yeah, I said it! But don’t take my word for it…
‘Rap legend GZA gives us a sneak peak of one of the songs from his new album, “Dark Matter.” The rapper has encouraged New York City public schools use Hip-Hop as a tool to teach science.’
– PBS Newshour
– @ojones1
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Countdown To 2042: Talib Kweli
March 19, 2013
By 2042 the U.S. is expected to become the most diverse it’s ever been racially speaking. The way the demographics are going, the U.S. will not have an ethnic majority. The team over at TheMMXLII interviewed Talib Kweli about growing up in the “melting pot” of Brooklyn and what diverse communities can teach us about self-identity and heritage. It’s the power of diversity
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Reality TV Shows: Battling The Stereotypes Of Black Men (Video)
March 11, 2013
Some great discussions surrounding the Black Male: Re-Imagined II conference that took place. More lectures & discussions below…
Reality TV Shows: Battling the Stereotypes of Black Men from Open Society Foundations and American Values Institute on FORA.tv
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Who’s Coming With Me? To Take a Free Course at Stanford! (Video)
January 22, 2013
#$%! it! I’m doing this! Either you know, or will come to know, that I am a proud lifelong scholar and two-time (two-time) graduate of The University of Alabama. A state school. Can I handle coursework from the vaunted Stanford University? I’m about to find out! You can, too… for FREE. But I don’t want you to see this as a hook-up. View it as a challenge…CHALLENGE! Let’s do this. I’m asking and hollering like Jerry Maguire: Who’s coming with me?!?
The course ‘Introduction to Logic’ – by Associate Professor Michael Genesereth from Stanford University – will be offered free of charge to everyone on the Coursera platform. Sign up at http://www.coursera.org/course/intrologic
– @ojones1
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