Happy Birthday to Us!
FAST in the SLOW LANE is one year old today! After a quick start, things have calmed down considerably. Due to a few life changes that altered my writing schedule, the frequency of posts went from daily, to rarely, to none. This is going to change! We’ve built too much momentum to let FAST in … Continue reading
D.C. Honors Raheem DeVaughn for Civic Work | News
Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray, will present Raheem DeVaughn with the key to the city on Thursday (May 5th). The Grammy-nominated R&B singer is being honored for his commitment to preserving the arts for children and teens and in addition, for his efforts in fighting HIV/AIDS throughout Washington, D.C.’s local communities. Mayor Gray will … Continue reading
Spielberg Producing Magic Johnson Biopic | News
UPDATE: April Fools! Legendary director/producer Steven Spielberg announced that he is creating a biopic about former NBA star Ervin “Magic” Johnson called Positively: The Story of Magic’s Johnson . The film will chronicle Magic’s playing days and his surprising announcement that he was HIV-positive which changed how the world viewed the disease. The Green Mile … Continue reading
Black Caucus Seeks to Dissolve Atlanta Cities | News
Georgia’s Legislative Black Caucus has filed suit seeking to dissolve the municipalities of Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Milton, Chattahoochee Hills and Johns Creek. The caucus said state lawmakers broke the 1965 Voting Rights Act to create majority white voting areas. Officials from the cities mentioned in the lawsuit said that is not true. Wendell Willard, an … Continue reading
Japan| Plant Hit by Second Nuclear Blast| News
No relief for a Japanese nuclear power plant that was hit by a second explosion. The plant is located in an area that was rocked by an earthquake and tsunami on Friday. The explosion occurred mid-morning Monday, while workers were battling to bring down temperatures inside the Fukushima Number One nuclear power plant’s number three … Continue reading
Wiz Khalifa Scores Rolling Stone Cover| Media| News
It’s been a big 2011 for Wiz. A song that became an anthem, topping the Billboard charts, and snatching up a semi-celebrity girlfriend. The good times keep “rolling” with him scoring the cover of the March issue of Rolling Stone. Taylor Gang this. Bonus: Watch Wiz Khalifa’s latest video, “Roll Up,” after the jump.
Sports| Horace Spencer III: The Next Lebron James?| Culture
A Philadelphia teen named Horace Spencer III is leaving both basketball insiders and casual fans wide-mouthed because of his size (6’8) and skill level. Did I mention Horace is just 14 years-old? Some say he’s the next Lebron. Check out the video and see for yourself. via Dr. Jays Live
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