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Do You Hear Me Now Black Male Vulnerability Don Cornelius Soul Train

February 7, 2012 – 8:51 am | 5 Comments |

I cowered at the revelation that our soul brother number one, musical architect Don Cornelius, whose funky good time was always buoyed by a distinguished gentleman aesthetic, had taken his own life. Not by a pill popping escapade gone woefully astray, but rather a volatile projectile to the dome. This was personal. A profound proclamation of sadness with a mountainous burden: Do you hear me now?

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Anthony David ATL Grammy Party

Submitted by From Afros To Shelltoes on February 5, 2009 – 9:36 amNo Comment |

Our homie Anthony David & India.Arie are nominated for a Grammy (Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals). Peep the flyer below to RSVP for David’s viewing party in ATL. Tell em’ From Afros To Shelltoes sent ya’. Peep Ed Garnes’ back in the day joint on why Anthony David’s blue collar soul is the best thang since sweet tea!!!

http://afrostoshelltoes.com/word/2008/12/27/ed-garnes-traces-anthony-davids-rise-circa-00/