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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PDF Dawn Robinson EnVogue Hollywood Divorce
Peep Ed’s exclusive with Dawn Robinson of En Vouge circa 07′.
Mistaken Identity:Celebrity Worship In Context
A marvelous master of juxtaposing traditional art forms with pop culture references, Goduco’s brave impressions surpass the yawn inducing offerings of high brow galleries haplessly slaves of tradition. In this exclusive with Ed Garnes, Kat Goduco vents on art as catharsis and why Obama can not do it alone.
stic man Shannon McCollum Revolutionary Swag
Internationally acclaimed artist/activist stic.man of dead prez has always put his art where his heart is; the community. Standing on the shoulders of Curtis Mayfield, The Last Poets, Gil Scott Heron, and Public Enemy, stic.man and dead prez continue to make true love and freedom accessible to the masses.
Her Blues Wasn’t Blue Enough
Award winning writer Ed Garnes discusses self esteem/ black women in this latest excerpt from his highly anticipated poetry collection Like Sweet Tea On A Hot Summer Day.
Stuntin Like My Daddy: Aaron Reid YEEC Reps A New Cool
It makes since that Reid’s son, Aaron, a student at Morehouse College, would settle his burgeoning empire, YEEC (Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Coalition), on fertile red clay. Being the proud son of Def Jam Chairman Reid and singer/songwriter Pebbles gives you the kind of access of folks twice your age.
STIR Auditions April 1
Poets like Jon Goode (CNN Black America) and Spinxx (BET Lyric Cafe) as well as heavy hitters like songbird Keisha Jackson, crooners Dru Hill, and jazz man Joey Sommerville have blessed the stage. Wanna be down?? STIR auditions going down April 1, 2009.
Ed Garnes Named Atlanta Tribune Man Of Distinction
Award winning writer, counselor, and activist Edward M. Garnes, Jr. has been named an Atlanta Tribune 2009 Man Of Distinction for his leadership and innovative work with From Afros To Shelltoes (FATS).
Live From Mamma’s Basement Chris Brown Be Be Beatdown
Ed Garnes & Sugar Johnson continue their serious stance against domestic violence in this latest episode examining fake Christians, why black folks enable bad behavior, how Rihanna can rebound from counseling, Sean “Diddy” Combs checkin’ Ellen and housing Chris Brown.
Ask Ed & Sugar:Facebook Killed My Relationship
Social networks can be the death of a relationship. What starts as a fun way to network and keep up with your friends can turn out to be a virtual reality show starring you and your friends…with no second season.
Live From Mammas Basement Let’s Do It At The Fish Fry
In the latest episode of Live From Mamma’s Basement, Ed & Sugar Star in their latest music video “Lets Do It At The Fish Fry”!!!
Ed Garnes Raphael Saadiq Tboz On Sept 11 And Why Soul Music Will Never Die
Ed Garnes , Raphael Saadiq, & Tboz Talk, Going Solo, September 11, Tony! Toni! Tone!, And Why Soul Music Will Never Die (Another Excerpt from Ed’s Book Other Side Of The Game)
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Clayton Perry The Incredible Evolution From Teacher to Celebrity Journalist Indiegogo Campaign
“We often give to causes and systems that forecast our demise. Give to an educator who has given to you ( the human community at large). Assist a brother in reaching his fundraising goal to self publish his masterwork by reposting on your FB and Twitter. Very proud of my mentee for banking on himself (self validation moves mountains)!!”– Ed Garnes, Founder From Afros To Shelltoes
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jessica Care moore turns up the sister girl fire with Black Women Rock Divinity Roxx, Yahzarah, Ideeyah, Steffanie Christi’an, Joi, DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Charity, and Marcia Jones.
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Ed Garnes Raphael Saadiq Tboz On Sept 11 And Why Soul Music Will Never Die
Ed Garnes , Raphael Saadiq, & Tboz Talk, Going Solo, September 11, Tony! Toni! Tone!, And Why Soul Music Will Never Die (Another Excerpt from Ed’s Book Other Side Of The Game)
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Ed Garnes Pitch And Toss Yet Anotha Tribute Poem
Award winning writer Ed Garnes pays yet another poetic tribute.
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