Man of Steel: LaMarr Woodley’s New Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Bowl linebacker have agreed to a six-year, $61.5 million contract making him the highest paid member of the new look steel-curtain and the second highest deal in team history.

Woodley, the former Michigan Wolverine, was selected to the Pro-bowl in 2009 recording 13.5 sacks and 62 tackles. Woodley has been a co-anchor to a defensive which also is home to fellow linebacker James Harrison as well as Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu. Woodley will make $18.1 million this upcoming year and $27 million over the next two years.

The Steelers hope Woodley will pick right up where he left as a nightmare to opposing QB’s. Woodley has recorded 39 sacks in his 4 years in Pittsburgh.

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Terrell Thomas

Pittsburgh’s Youth Empowerment Summit

With the recent police brutality stories coming out of the city of Pittsburgh, the youth have decided to take a strong stance. The Y.E.S. Council is preparing for their annual youth summit. If you are in the Pittsburgh area tomorrow this is certainly the place to be:

The Youth Empowerment Summit 2011

Kick Off Rally: Thursday, Aug. 4th, 11:00 a.m. At Freedom Corner

PRESS CONFERENCE: Thursday, Aug. 4th, 12:15pm at Freedom Corner

Workshops & Performances: Thursday August 4, 2011 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium at Kaufman Center
1835 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Hit the jump for more details…

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Terrell Thomas

#NewMusic: Chevy Woods x Mac Miller “The Drive”

Wiz’s right hand teams up with Wiz’s protege. This is definitely cool to drive to!

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DJWillieShakes

#NewMusicFriday Mac Miller ‘Just A Kid’

“cuz I’m just a kid but they tell me i’m the man”

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DJWillieShakes

Jasiri X Premieres Jordan Miles Music Video

In one of Pittsburgh’s most egregious episodes of police brutality, unarmed high school student Jordan Miles was beaten beyond recognition. Since the attack, his family was awarded $180,000 in a civil suit. However, his family turned down the payment, saying that they were more interested in justice than hush money.

One Hood Media will be premiering the video in its entirety tonight and also hosting a panel discussion. If you’re in Pittsburgh, make sure to stop by Homewood Library at 7 p.m.

99Problems wants to hear your stories on police brutality in your city. Leave a comment if you’re tired of staying quiet on the #Criminalinjustice system.

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The Editor