Trevor Noah Talks With A Guest Who Gets ‘Post-Checked’ By TSA Even After He ‘Pre-Checks’ (Video)
September 5, 2018
‘Between the Scenes’ clips from The Daily Show are funny most times, but I always get some insight from watching them. I mean, sure this man’s name will trigger the authorities’ suspicions… but c’mon son.
Trevor chats with an audience member who had to change his name after 9/11.
At least we can kinda laugh at it.
– @ojones1
KevOnStage Explains “Why Nike Ain’t Worried” About The Boycott (Video)
September 5, 2018
He’s got a point. Several points. And anybody ‘big mad’ enough about Colin Kaepernick being a spokesperson for Nike’s new marketing campaign can have several seats… while we #TakeAKnee
(And they can grab a cape, because when they realize that Kaep will get a check while they rip/burn/etc. products on which they’ve already spent hard-earned money on, they will be SUPER MAD!)
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Business, Celebrity, Comedy, Fashion, Videos | 
Tags: Believe In Something, Colin Kaepernick, Just Do It, KevOnStage, Nike | 
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Netflix Presents Ashtan Towles’ Experiences Tackling Race-Related Issues At Yale University (Documentary)
September 5, 2018
Grew up in the South, all her youth, and she made it through… admitted to an Ivy League university, no less. And STILL this sista cannot ‘get away’ from racism in America.
Imagine waking up to find your school trending because of a racist incident?
– Strong Black Lead
Yeah. Don’t EVER speak of America being post-racial. Even in the ‘affluent’ North. Yale was trending on racism.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Education, Film, Investigation, Videos | Tags: Ashtan Towles, Ivy League, Netflix, Racism, Strong Black Lead, Taking Up Space, Yale, Yale University | No Comments »
Fashion: Check Out The ‘Bra Towels’ On These Honeyz (Video)
September 5, 2018
Because yes! Function meeting fashion can be hot… like supporting ‘the girls’ HOT. And I, for one, support ‘the support’ these special purpose towels provide.
– @ojones1
Calvin Valentine – “KSSâ€
September 5, 2018
As was the case with “Vhs” Calvin has a story behind the music. Here’s the story behind “KSS” (off the forthcoming “Keep Summer Safe” project due out in a bit over a week).
I wrote “KSS” on January 1st 2018. I had the flu and was feeling down and out physically. But my spirits were high cause I had seen my two favorites John Mayer and Dave Chappelle perform at The Forum for New Year’s also just ate some ganja food. I forced myself to go in the studio cause I always want to make something the 1st day of the new year. I ended up making the beat out of a song my girlfriend (Danielle) had made. Once the beat was together the hook just popped into my head. It took all my energy to record it but I kept those recordings for the final version cause you can feel the emotions in those takes. The song is my ‘MJ Flu Game.’
– Calvin Valentine
“Keep Summer Safeâ€Â (due out September 14th) is available for pre-order now.
CALVIN VALENTINE – KSS | KEEP SUMMER SAFE (PRE-ORDER)
– @ojones1
Mysonne – “Nice For What” (Remix) [Video]
September 4, 2018
Mysonne with his take on Drake’s smash hit. And you know The 5-Star General got socio-political with it. For our sistas #ProtectBlackWomen
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Mysonne, Nice For What, Nice For What Remix, Protect Black Women, ProtectBlackWomen | No Comments »
History/Activism: James Baldwin Called It Long Ago. But America Has Still Not Learned (Video)
September 4, 2018
Those who do not remember their history are doomed to repeat it. Only thing is, for minorities (read: Black people) in America, there is WAY more ‘doom’ at stake.
…what America still refuses to learn from history. Here are the lessons still unlearned from James Baldwin.
– Francis Maxwell
We keep thinking that this Administration, this social reality, this America, is something ‘new’… but nah… Baldwin saw this in his day, over and over, and would have probably seen it all coming.
– @ojones1
“Chescaleigh” Examines The History of Asian Sex Stereotypes (Video)
September 4, 2018
You saw the episode Franchesca did on Black female stereotypes, right (here)? Well, she’s got one for Asian stereotypes, too. Lotta stereotyping we have going on in our society…
If you take a look at popular culture there’s a pretty strange divide between Asian women and Asian men. Asian women are adored and fetishized by men of many ethnicities, while Asian men are rarely seen as sex symbols of any kind. Why? Well, these stereotypes don’t come from nowhere, they actually evolved from a long and twisted history of war, trade, and persecution of American citizens. Watch this MTV Decoded episode with Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey to learn more.
– MTV Decoded
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, History, Progressive, Series, Videos | Tags: Breaking Stereotypes, Chescaleigh, Decoded, Franchesca Chescaleigh Ramsey, Franchesca Ramsey, Hstau Liao, Lily Du, MTV, MTV Decoded, MTV News, stereotypes | No Comments »
Beth Johnson Shows Her Origami Skills (Video)
September 4, 2018
Origami artist Beth Johnson has perfected her craft, and she shows it. Watch her transform single sheets of paper into wonderful works of art!
– @ojones1
Posted in Craft, Human Interest, Videos | Tags: Art of Origami, Beth Johnson, Origami, Paper Tigers, The Art of Origami | No Comments »
Kevin Hart And Lamar Odom Have The ‘Balls’ For Some Real Talk In The Ice Tub (Video)
September 4, 2018
Yeah.
The ice baths are cold as ever, but overall this convo was warm… and funny. Ha!
Kevin Hart and Lamar Odom get very very deep in the icy cold tubs. Lamar talks about his struggle with anxiety, surviving strokes and heart attacks and finally finding his happy place.
– LOL Network
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Interview, Series, Sports, Videos | Tags: Basketball, Cold As Balls, Confession Session, Kevin Hart, Lamar Odom, Laugh Out Loud, Laugh Out Loud Network, LOL, National Basketball Association, NBA | No Comments »
Women In Porn Speak On What It Is Really Like On Set And In The Industry (Video)
September 4, 2018
Arielle Scarcella and porn actress Bailey Bay talk about women in the industry. Safe sex, consent, relationships, masturbation, squirting and more are all on the table… floor… dresser… lawnchair… backseat of the van… everywhere it goes down.
– @ojones1
Posted in Business, Interview, Lifestyle, Videos | Tags: Arielle Scarcella, Bailey Bay, PORN, pornography, What You Don't Want To Know, Women In Porn | No Comments »
Childish Gambino – “Feels Like Summer” (Video)
September 4, 2018
“Feels Like Summer” is a nice alt-hit-us-in-the-feels way to end the summer. Childish Gambino dropped this ditty over the Labor Day weekend to mellow out all the ques out there.
CHILDISH GAMBINO – FEELS LIKE SUMMER (ITUNES)
– @ojones1
Posted in Alternative, Animation, Music, Videos | Tags: Childish Gambino, Feels Like Summer | No Comments »
Four-Year-Old Superhero Helping Homeless People (Video)
September 3, 2018
Here’s something sweet to finish off the holiday eating. Swear this’ll hit you in the feels. Little bro is adorable, and his living out a message on how we should help each other is at just the right volume… LOUD and CLEAR! Great clip.
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Human Interest, Videos, Youth | Tags: 4-year-old is the superhero the world needs, Feed the Hungry, Humankind | No Comments »
Food: McDonald’s In Mexico Has Tastier Menu Items Than In U.S. Franchises? (Video)
September 3, 2018
I’m saying though: A lot of this does look good af. Don’t think I would go as gaga over McD’s potato wedges. We can get good wedges in the states, just not at Mickey D’s. And I’m cool with that.
– @ojones1
Eminem – “Kamikaze” (Album)
September 3, 2018
You heard about that surprise Eminem LP drop, right? Grabbed that yet? If not, I got it linked… maybe bag that before you head out to the cookout. Surely someone is bringing forks, plates, napkins and drank. Here’s a unique (and dope) surprise ‘contribution’ you might add.
For flavor.
Rhythm Roulette With Supah Mario (Video)
September 3, 2018
Just saying. Rhythm Roulette is a blindfolded record pick type of thing. Seems a bit much to claim cred for the selection. But what Supah Mario did with them joints though… give him ALL respect for that. Dope!
“I think I really did my thing picking these records dawg,†says Columbia, South Carolina producer DeMario Priester, aka Supah Mario, who recently pulled up to NYC’s Good Records and took the Rhythm Roulette challenge. Digging through the crates blindfolded, the producer behind hits like Young Thug’s “Wyclef Jean†and “Ice Melts†a standout track off Drake’s ‘More Life’ stumbled onto some heat from James Taylor, GangStarr, and some old-school dancehall courtesy of the Dillinger vs. Trinity ‘Clash’ LP. “I told y’all this was gonna be some Jamaican vibes!†he exclaimed after the needle drop. But he ended up skipping the reggae together and finding some ill breaks on the James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine disc, adding some of his own keyboards to complete the beat. Check out the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette right now.
– Mass Appeal
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: DeMario Priester, Mass Appeal, Rhythm Roulette, Supah Mario | No Comments »
Marz Money – “Mannas†(Prod. By Teddy Da Don) [Video]
September 3, 2018
Like they’re supposed to, Marz Money & Teddy Da Don follow up the audio release (of “Mannasâ€) with visuals. And the visuals man. RAW!!!
Respek on these guys name. And ‘know yourself’… “Mannas!!â€
MARZ MONEY – MANNAS (PROD. BY TEDDY DA DON)
– @ojones1
3D Na’Tee | Crew T.Mix | Monday Morning Exercise #013 (Video)
September 3, 2018
On deck in the deck for the T.Mix treatment this time: “Crew” by GoldLink. Click play and watch 3D Na’Tee play with it.
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Series, Videos | Tags: 3D NaTee, 3DNaTee, Crew T.Mix, MME, Monday Morning Exercise, Natee, T-Mix | No Comments »
Machine Gun Kelly | Freestyles On Flex | Freestyle #107 (Video)
September 3, 2018
Daaaaaymm. MGK dropped some heavy names and took some SHOTS at folks in this freestyle. Then again, when not? Flex gave him a hot mic, and he is MACHINE GUN Kelly (not, like, make them feel good about themselves Kelly). Aggressive!
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Freestyle #107, Freestyle107, Freestyles on Flex, Funk Flex, Funkmaster Flex, Hot 97, Machine Gun Kelly, MGK | No Comments »
Food: Homegrown Tomatoes Taste Better (Video)
August 31, 2018
My Dad was a sharecropper through late his preteen years before his family moved to Tuskegee. The farmer in him meant we would have a pretty big garden every year, overflowing with tomatoes. They were not heirloom tomatoes like these, but those ‘maters did taste different. Guess that is no surprise. Homegrown vs. storebought, you know… It’s just that this video gives a ‘fullness’ to the argument that I cosign. Check it out.
Ever wonder why homegrown tomatoes taste so much better than ones you buy in a store? Renowned seed saver and farmer John Coykendall hits it out of the park with this explanation – and shows how heirloom veggies, like tomatoes, link us to our ancestors!
– PBS Food
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Food, History, Human Interest, Investigation, Lifestyle, Science, Series, Videos | Tags: Dr. Howard Conyers, Dr. Kathryn Fontenot, farming, Homegrown tomatoes, Howard Conyers, John Coykendall, Kathryn Fontenot, Nourish, PBS, PBS Food, Public Broadcasting, Public Broadcasting Service, Public Broadcasting System, seed saving, Tomatoes, Why Homegrown Taste Better | No Comments »
