Posts Tagged ‘Cornel West’

Events, Homepage - Tuesday, October 6, 2009 2:43 - 2 Comments

Michael Jackson: A Legend In Life And Death

On September 26th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Attorney L. Londell McMillan and the Congressional Black Caucus brought together a panel of celebrities, notable thinkers, and distinguished friends to remember Michael Jackson and examine the truth about the icon’s life, record breaking body of work, the issues surrounding his death and his life long legacy. Special guests included Rev. Jesse Jackson, President and CEO of BET Debra Lee, Civil Rights activisit, professor and philosopher Dr. Cornel West, and more. Hit the jump to check out more photos from this historic event.
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Events - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:51 - 5 Comments

A New Era In Politics

The Source was in DC to celebrate President Barack Obama’s historical inauguration.

From the Refresh Hip-Hop event to our own Legends Ball, featuring Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh and Biz Markie, we laughed, partied, cried and reflected during an action-packed week.

The Source, like so many Americans, is feeling a renewed sense of patriotism and hope. We look forward to Obama fulfilling his promise and will be here every step of the way to report the triumphs and even missteps of the new administration.

Features, Photos & Video, Politics - Thursday, October 9, 2008 22:36 - 34 Comments

Video: Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson

Even if you read our 2 Kings In A Cipher feature with Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson you must check out these videos to actually hear and see the passion with which these brilliant men discuss the social and political issues facing the Hip-Hop community.

Video #2 after the jump.

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Features, Politics - Friday, September 5, 2008 22:39 - 3 Comments

Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson

2 Kings In A Cipher - Part One

We know that Hip-Hop has accomplished a lot since it became the foundation of our first issue back in ’88. So much, in fact, that it sometimes becomes difficult to get a clear picture of the lessons Hip-Hop’s rise has taught us about the world around us and about ourselves. With that in mind, the Mind Squad recruited two of academia’s biggest Hip-Hop champions for a sit down to discuss some of the most important and influential issues that we as a culture have experienced during the last two decades.

Georgetown University professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Princeton University professor Dr. Cornel West joined two of the owning partners of The Source, entertainment lawyer L. Londell McMillan, ESQ and investment banker Jeffrey Scott, and the rest of the Mind Squad in a conversation moderated by Public Enemy frontman and activist Chuck D.

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