New England Sun-Times

CEASE AND DESIST October 23, 2014 Dear Mr. Alphonso: My name is Quadeer Shakur aka M.C. Spice, Worldwide Minister Of Information representing the Honorable Afrika Bambaataa of the Universal Zulu Nation. If you are represented by legal counsel, please direct this letter to your attorney immediately and have your attorney notify us of such representation. You are hereby directed to CEASE AND DESIST ALL DEFAMATION OF AFRIKA BAMBAATAA’S CHARACTER AND REPUTATION. You are further hereby directed to CEASE AND DESIST ALL DEFAMATION OF THE UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION'S PUBLIC IMAGE AND REPUTATION. Afrika Bambaataa is an educated, respected professional in the community. He has spent years serving the community in his profession and building a positive reputation. Afrika Bambaataa has learned that you are doing straight up robbery using his name and likeness in a blatant attempt to damage his name and reputation while damaging others in the process. Unde...

Michael Yo doing exactly what they expect. #Coon On the Insider TV show, which aired Tuesday, October 14, 2014, host Michel Yo seemed a little upset that Sasha and Malia Obama were named some of Time Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Teens for 2014. The host who claims he’s a comedian barked: “What makes them influential? They haven’t said anything. Moving along.” If Mr. Yo looked up the word influential it has absolutely nothing to do with what is said, but more like what is done. Maybe he forgot how the President’s oldest daughter served as an intern for Halle Berry. Many young women who profess to be actors would love that job – with any actor. Can we celebrate our young black women for any accomplishments? If my daughter received a nod from the likes of Time Magazine, I wouldn’t question it. My daughter is quite accomplished at her school. It’s disturbing that a grown man who is always seen clowning and vying for the top groupie position whenever a non-influential cel...

A$AP Ferg and his God Ralph Lauren. Both have nothing to do with Hip Hop Culture. I ran across a recent post in AllHipHop.com where the rapper A$ap Ferg was quoted from a Complex Magazine interview concerning a meeting with designer Ralph Lauren saying: “It’s like meeting God in the flesh. It’s definitely spiritual,” said Ferg. “A prophet. He’s like Elijah Muhammad.” Unfortunately, today's society has Ferg and many of his cohorts, fans and backers fooled and tricked into the knowledge of who God is and ultimately; who they are individually. Ferg's blasphemous comment is proof positive that he is walking in triple stage darkness and needs light shed upon him. If Ralph Lauren was a prophet, he would have foreseen the changing of the guards back in 2004 when his designer Max Wilson resigned after an 11-year stint with Lauren to head P. Diddy's women's collection. The "prophet" would have also been well aware that one of his former employees Jeffrey Tw...

25 year veteran Elementary Teacher Pam Aister was fired this week by the Fountain Hills Arizona School District after breaking up an incident of Racial Bullying by Four Students against one other. “He was called the n-word, ‘monkey’, and ‘coon,’ Aister told KNXV.   Ainster told KTAR-FM that she also said to the group, “If you’re picking on him, you’re picking on me. It’s not five against one, it’s five against two, and there will be no more taunting, teasing or racial names.” But parents of the alleged offenders claim that Ainster used abusive language telling them to "shut up" and that one had an "ugly face", an allegation that Ainster denies.  In the end the School Board, following the recommendation of their attorney, voted to terminate Ainster on the basis of reports from the parents. Isn't it an interesting world, assuming Ainster's claims are essentially true and even that the counter claims against her are valid, where a pack of b...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A jury has found a Florida man guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a Black teenager after an argument over loud music outside a Jacksonville convenience store. The jury reached its verdict Wednesday after more than five hours of deliberations. Prosecutors say Michael Dunn shot with intent to kill when he fired 10 times into an SUV carrying 17-year-old Jordan Davis and three of his friends in November 2012. Dunn testified that he thought his life was in danger. Davis was from Marietta, Georgia. Dunn was convicted previously of three counts of attempted second-degree murder in February and already faces at least 60 years in prison. The jury in the first trial deadlocked on the first-degree murder count, which led prosecutors to retry him in this case. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A jury has found a Florida man guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a Black teenager after an argument over loud music outsi...

(Boston, MA) - Singer Bonnie Artiga (aka Boni Facia ) has been named Music Director for BlackBerry Soul Radio , the Internet radio station boasting thousands of daily global listeners. Bonnie began as host of the very popular “ Indie GO! Blendz ” radio show, which airs Friday and Saturday nights 9-11pm EST. Each weekend, she showcases music from unsigned and independent artists for two hours, staying true to her passion for the music and the artists that make it. For over 34 years, the seasoned songstress and lyricist know as “Boni Facia” has given music her soul and kept her axe to the grind in the ever-changing industry where artists usually throw in the towel to pursue other ventures. Bonnie Artiga’s passion for music won’t allow her to do so. It doesn’t take a Gold or Platinum record to move this Bay Area Latina. Her drive for music is far deeper. We spoke with Bonnie who confessed that her passion became even stronger when her Dad, not so happy with her report card at...

Sep. 25, 2014 Westborough ( Sep. 25, 2014 ) -  Westborough’s first Chick-fil-A® restaurant will open Sept. 25, bringing more than 80 new jobs and the chance for 100 adults in line on grand opening morning to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year as the chain continues its New England expansion. After 10 years and more than $21.5 million in free food given away, Chick-fil-A’s “First 100” celebration continues to be the chain’s signature grand opening event, which transforms the restaurant parking lot into a 24-hour community friendly party as the crowd awaits the opening. The new Westborough restaurant at 286 Turnpike Road will host the next First 100 event that will award a total of $30,000 in free food. A digital offer card loaded with a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A® Meals will be given to each of the first 100 el...