Stay One Up

Despite having to walk through the rain to get to my destination, I was thrilled to finally meet the president of “Journey To Your Promise Land”, Kim Hinton.  For those of you who are not familiar with JTYPL, the Maryland based, nonprofit organization’s model is, to address global poverty with an integrated approach that combines advocacy efforts, which help eliminate conditions that allow poverty.  “We want to create a comprehensive strategy that will empower woman and youth to ove...

Those familiar with my writings know I am not a big fan of artists who promote messages of sex, drugs, and violence to our youth.  As a fan of, Los Angeles born rapper, Zayd Malik, whom now resides in Georgia, I decided to interview the socially conscious artist, who sometimes pushes the envelope, while finding room for substance and reflection.  Read the entire interview below.

Most people see the name “1up Entertainment” and think it’s just another independent record label.  Others see the articles, and figure I’m just another individual letting out his frustrations, and scripted opinions with the pen.  This is so far from the truth.  So what is 1up Entertainment, and what is the purpose of all these articles you continue to see being circulated across the web?  For starters, 1up Entertainment/Consulting is only one aspect of the 1up Movement.  When I use...

Saye:  If you make $10 an hour, working 10 hour shifts daily, why should you not make a profit when the corporation has a successful quarter, due to your labor? At the end of the year, if the corporation makes millions in profits, why should you have to continue to earn $10 an hour, or have a...

     With all due respect to the children, and mother, of the late Christopher Wallace, why are we embracing or celebrating the fact that many agree with the idea that Biggie was one of the best, or most influential rappers ever.  If this is true, then the message of MLK, Malcolm X, and the Original Black Panther Party has been lost.  This is no attack against the late Wallace, as a person, but most of his music spoke of selling drugs, violence, and promoted the drinking o...

Over Population of American Jails

Jails should only be owned, and run, by the state.  No state, or individual should be able to make a profit from the creation of a jail or prison.  Wages earned by inmates should be the same as the minimum wage rendered within the state in which the jail , or prison, is located.  If inmates have children, some of the monies, earned from their labor, should go to their children to aid for their living expenses.  For individuals who will be released in the f...