Obama Administration Makes Youth Employment a 2012 Goal

As the 2012 presidential election approaches, it is becoming painfully clear that the U.S. economy may be the topic helping voters decided which candidate to choose. Unemployment has remained relatively high across the nation, but some populations have been hit harder than others. The Obama administration has made progress in its attempts to stabilize unemployment, and job growth has been on a small but steady rise. But if stabilizing the economy is the greatest challenge for the 2012 election, then increased employment is the only solution.

While job growth has increased, the questions regarding who is gaining employment still remains. Today, the White House released a press release announcing the Summer Jobs Act to employ nearly 180,000 youth between the ages of 16-24 nationwide. The White House has been encouraging youth employment since 2009, and has worked with many private companies to ensure that young people received on-the-job training and paid internship positions. However, today they took an aggressive stance toward youth employment stating:

“America’s youth can’t wait for Congress to act.”

Obama is moving forward without Congress by proposing $1.5 billion to make sure that youth can be hired not only in the summer, but year-round.

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[WATCH] “The Angle” Featuring PARADISE GRAY

One of the dopest, most respected elders in hip-hop, Paradise Gray is featured on “The Angle,” a documentary focusing on subjects affecting American culture. In this installment, Paradise reflects on the foundation of hip-hop, in addition to introducing the concept of Muhammad Ali being the originator of the swag that Jay Z took ownership of. He does a damn good job of making his point. Paradise Gray’s perspective on hip-hop is very important.

It’s a pleasure and an honor to be affiliated with ‘Dise. He knows everything about the game and has possibly mentored your favorite rapper. He has so much knowledge and I, personally have absorbed a ton just being in the same room with him. Check Out His Feature After The Jump

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Where are the black people at #OWS?

Almost three months into the Occupy movements and both white men and women have been pepper sprayed, arrested, and beaten by the police.  But what remains the pink elephant in the room is the question: where are the black people? Where are the people of color who have been disproportionately affected from public sector layoffs, increased taxes, failing schools and faulty mortgage practices? We all know the history of civil rights in America, but in case you didn’t know, African-Americans have played a major role in shaping the social justice movements of the past several decades. But where is that social power now?

#RealTalk after the jump…

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Sandler and The Jets: New Film has Rex Ryan as Tom Brady Fan?

If you don’t have a clear understanding by now about the Ryan family and their mark in the NFL, please move from under the rocks. Buddy Ryan, a legend in his own right, was a take-no-junk, outspoken head coach for a tough nose Houston Oilers and Philadephia Eagles teams, who both led by their brutal defensive. His twin sons, Rex and Rob, are no different. Both having a guru-like rep as defensive leaders and play callers but also have reps for their wild yet comical personalities.  Rex’s latest stunt only supports that theory.

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Terrell Thomas

#OccupyHipHop: The time is NOW

“Four score and seven years ago, our fathers Mally Mel & Kool Herc brought forth a new genre.” Wait no – maybe that’s too far-fetched. “I have a dream that one day… I know it ain’t heaven-sent/ we ain’t ready to see a black president.” Maybe even that’s too harsh.

I’m looking at the world currently, both globally and nationally, and we are entering one of our most critical times in the history of our civilization. I’m wondering, who can save us from us? With one million and one questions about who will take over the throne in 2012 and what our country’s success will look like, who can weave out the truth? If you had a gut check now and BOOM the world as you know it changes, would you be ready?

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Terrell Thomas