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Madam C.J. Walker (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) was an American businesswoman, hair care entrepreneur, tycoon and philanthropist. She died after World War I.
Her fortune was made by developing and marketing a hugely successful line of beauty and hair products for black women, under the company she founded Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. The Guinness Book of Records cites Walker as the first female who became a millionaire by her own achievements.
Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The nickname was given by the Native American tribes they fought; the term eventually came to include six units:
I was inspired to design this t-shirt when I read about the Buffalo soldiers. Another part of American history that shouldn’t be forgotten.
When I designed this shirt I though about all those Charlie Brown cartoon specials I use to watch. What if Charlie was cool maybe he would sport this cool tee.
I love Hip Hop, okay I love what Hip Hop used to be, fun and energetic. When I sat at my computer to design a Hip Hop t-shirt. I wanted the shirt to reflect that same boastful playful spirit that I loved. I thought Run DMC’s King of Rock was great song to display my graphic techniques. I designed this shirt in honor of one of the pioneers of real Hip Hop. Rakim, LL, Public Enemy, EPMD, Dougie Fresh, etc. I miss you guys.
Former Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick has signed a 2-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reports. The Eagles will hold a news conference on Friday morning to announce his signing.
Once the highest-paid player in football, Vick was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and NFL suspension after being convicted of running a dogfighting operation and conspiracy in August 2007.
Vick’s first interview since being released will be on Sunday’s 60 Minutes.
It’s Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry! The 42 year-old was spotted leaving her therapist’s house in California on Thursday afternoon (pictures below).
Halle has a bunch of projects coming up in the near future. What’s next? The movie, Frankie & Alice is about a young woman with a multiple personality disorder. She also produced this film.
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Kevin Cossom – House (full) – listen
Check out this new track from Kevin Cossom, who we have recently featured in our Hot or Not and Artist Spotlight section. The song “House” was produced by Hit Boy for Surf Club, who are credited as being Polow Da Don’s proteges. I have been impressed with the majority of Kevin’s material. I think his pen game is strong and the production that he has is always immaculate. I think he’s in a winning position. They just need to push him right.
Tank – I Need (full) – listen
Tank, who is frequently recording, be it demos for other artists or material for himself, is back in the studio. Apparently, he’s working on a new album, and this new midtempo track, “I Need,” is produced by the duo Tim & Bob, who are probably most famous for Bobby Valentino’s “Slow Down.” The new album, tentatively titled Sex Love & Pain II: The All Night Experience, is set for release early next year.
Bobby Valentino – Rewind (full) – listen
Bobby Valentino, who has recently released his last studio album, Rebirth, is already back in the studio, recording new material. This track, just like the Tank track above, is also produced by Tim & Bob, with whom Bobby Valentino has recorded a lot of material. Honestly, I’m not as impressed with this song as I am with Tank’s. And that probably has more to do with the fact that I appreciate him more as a writer and vocalist. No word on when Bobby’s new project on his new label will be out.
Pretty Ricky – Good Stuff (full) – listen
Although their first single, “Tipsy In Dis Club” was overshadowed by the scandal of Spectular juking on YouTube in his underwear, the group is still trying to promote their self-titled third studio album, Pretty Ricky. This is track is just a hook, so of course it’s unfinished. I’m not sure what the progress is on their project, but it looks as though they are trying hard to keep themselves afloat.
By day I create t-shirt designs and by night I write comedy screenplays. Both are rewarding because they allow me to tap into my creative side. I think what frustrates me the most is I love what I do but the money is tough to come by. Screenwriting is terribly competitive world with constant rejection and little praise. It’s a business that keeps the new guys scrambling on the outside trying to catch a break. I love writing, I despise the other half cold calls, query letters and synopsis submissions to agents and managers who basically don’t want to talk you. I guess you’re saying, why do it then? Only way I can explain it is when you feel the passion to write, nothing can stop you from writing.
I feel the same frustration with my t-shirt designs for Kindred Gear. When I create a t-shirt design, I’m almost in a creative bliss but the lack of sales or the constant marketing that doesn’t create results can be draining at times. I’m human, sometimes I’m envious of how people will run out and by t-shirts from celebrities and rappers knowing full well these people already have money and haven’t designed one shirt. I know, don’t hate the player, hate the game. But just like screenwriting, the t-shirt biz has a club that’s hard to break into. So you ask me again, why do it then, because I love it. I guess it’s all right to vent but the lesson here is when you go after your dreams the road is not going to be smooth but if you love what you do maybe you won’t mind all those potholes on the way there.
Terius Hagert Youngdell Nash a.k.a. ‘The Dream’ and Christina Milian attend the RISING ICONS event presented by Grey Goose and BET Networks at 1OAK on Monday night in New York City. The engaged couple couldn’t keep their hands off of each other last night.
