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Today's WTF Moment: Shawty Lo and the 10 Baby Mamas

Team Afro — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:44:59 +0000

Just when you thought it couldn't get any more ghetto... Shawty Lo, the Atlanta-based rapper has found a way to monetize his ability to reproduce like a rabbit in heat with his new show, "All My...

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The Top 5 Biggest Sellouts of 2012

Team Afro — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:31:22 +0000

As we approach the end of another year it is time for the series of lists shoing the good, the bad and the ugly of 2012. We kick off this series profiling some of the biggest sellouts of 2012;...

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Today's WTF Moment: Images from the NBA

Team Afro — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:25:58 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers have settled on Mike D'Antoni as their new coach, but the Lakers still look in disarray. Aging rapidly, often injured and struggling at .500, the Lakers are not looking...

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Most People Want to WORK

Team Afro — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:32:29 +0000

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D.L. Hughley “Mockumentary” Not Funny, Almost Insulting

Team Afro — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:55:46 +0000

Let me start by saying that I am a D.L. Hughley fan. I find his stand up comedy to be extremely funny, insightful and usually entertaining. D.L. has always had a way of telling jokes...

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What the Obama Victory Means For Us

Team Afro — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:36:07 +0000

As you know here at The Black Man Survival Guide we are firm believers in "do for self". With that being said the re-election of President Obama, along with some key Senate and local victories,...

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What Obama Has Done For America - The Final Argument

Team Afro — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:16:07 +0000

For those of you who are STILL on the fence as to whether you should vote for President Obama we present an excellent video that makes a very effective closing argument. Often times Republican...

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Putting in Work

Team Afro — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:30:16 +0000

Sometimes you just have to put your head down and put in the WORK to get your house in order. That's what we're doing right now, but I promise you we will be back STRONGER and WISER. No drugs,...

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Congratulations President Obama on Your Debate Performance

Team Afro — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:48:05 +0000

President Obama delivers a calm, cool and effective performance in the second presidential debate of 2012. See the story here

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Recipes for Destruction - The Prison System

Team Afro — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:07:05 +0000

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Today's WTF Moment: Howard Stern Discusses Politics with Ignorant Americans

Team Afro — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:49:52 +0000

People use the word "ignorant" a lot but many misuse it. A person who is ignorant is someone who is unaware of something or has no knowledge of a thing. There are many in America who are...

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'Lynching' Obama: America at it's Worst

Team Afro — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 01:47:47 +0000

For those who missed it arguably the biggest highlight (or lowlight) of the Republican National Convention was when Clint Eastwood gave his speech to the crowd. What he actually did was come on...

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Chris Rock - Why You Should Vote for Obama

Team Afro — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:41:07 +0000

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How to Silence a Revolution

Team Afro — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:35:42 +0000

When a major change needs to be made revolution is usually the way it is accomplished. America was founded on revolution and it is our ability to rise up against injustice that keeps the...

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5 Reasons Why You Must Vote in 2012

Team Afro — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:49:46 +0000

I've said it before and I still firmly believe that individuals need to make change in their own lives. We cannot wait for government to "fix" things. Even though this is the case we must...

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Lupe Fiasco's 'Bitch Bad' is Really Good

Team Afro — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:17:28 +0000

The things we say and put out in the public media have a direct impact on our society. No matter how large or small a statement you make you have the power to change society for good or...

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Chavis Carter - One More Reason Why We Need a Black Man Survival Guide

Team Afro — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:41:05 +0000

This week an INTERNAL police investigation ruled that the shooting death of handcuffed suspect Chavis Carter was a suicide. Carter, an African American, was with two white boys when he was...

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The Real Reason Why Democrats don't Run America

Team Afro — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:56:35 +0000

How come politics never changes? The vast majority of Americans believe that the rich don't pay enough taxes and that corporations are seizing too much financial and political power in...

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Beware Paul Ryan for VP - a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Team Afro — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:41:01 +0000

After months of speculation, Mitt Romney has finally settled on his Vice President choice, Paul Ryan. Of course many Republican conservatives are elated with this choice, as Ryan represents...

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Happy Birthday President Obama!

Team Afro — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:46:45 +0000

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Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gymnastics at Olympics

Team Afro — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:22:26 +0000

A big shoutout to Gabby Douglas, the first African American to win the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition at the Olympics.

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The Prison Industrial Complex - Corporate Profit, Personal Pain

Team Afro — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:52:14 +0000

Prison is a terrible place to be. Although it may be glamorized on TV and the movies, ask anyone who is in prison for any length of time and they will tell you the real story about the mentally...

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Keeping it Real About How "Great" America is - Video

Team Afro — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:02:11 +0000

The New HBO show "The Newsroom" is one of the most powerful shows on television. This 3-minute video is one of the reasons why. America is changing fast and not for the better. We need to...

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Colorado Mass Murder a Sign of the Times

Team Afro — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:35:35 +0000

For no apparent reason 24 year-old James Holmes walked into a crowded theater in Aurora Colorado and shot 50 people, killing at least 12. Reminiscent of Columbine, here we have another case of...

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Today's WTF Moment: The Average Teen Texts 3700 Times a Month

Team Afro — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:44:51 +0000

I am a social media person. I write articles for a living and am constantly scouring the web for new stories, articles and what’s happening on the web. I use my phone and yes, I check...

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Who Says Black Women Don't Swim?

Team Afro — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 22:12:47 +0000

Congratulations to 17-year-old Lia Neal, only the second African American female swimmer to make the Olympic team. read more

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July 4th - Celebrate the Present, but Understand the Past

Team Afro — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:44:03 +0000

Today is the Fourth of July and as I pondered what to write about my mind kept reverting back to the basic and most obvious question – What significance should the 4th of July have for African...

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Chicago Gives Tickets Not Jail Time to Pot Smokers

Team Afro — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:34:24 +0000

There are far too many young black men in prison for marijuana possession and related offenses, and the city of Chicago has decided to do something about it. Yesterday the Chicago City Council...

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Today's WTF Moment: Man Buys Yeezy 2 Shoes for 90k on eBay

Team Afro — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:26:20 +0000

The new Nike shoe, the Air Yeezy 2 designed by Kanye West, is one of the most highly anticipated shoe releases in history. People are literally kicking and screaming to get a pair of the shoes...

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Who Will be Crowned 'The Best Father in America'?

Team Afro — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:53:25 +0000

Father’s Day approaches and if you are fortunate enough to have a great father in your life he should be acknowledged for all the things he has done for you and your other family members. Of...

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