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5
Jun 2010

pelican

A Brown Pelican is seen on the beach at East Grand Terre Island along the Louisiana coast on Thursday, June 3, 2010.

via the big picture
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kanye west power

via kanye’s blog

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11
May 2010

shell gas toast

On May 18, 2010, the shareholders of Shell will celebrate their $9.8Bn profits. Here’s to hoping that they’ll also talk about the human cost of their activities in the Niger Delta, and how to change it. To find out more information about this global issue, read the report found here.
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4
Apr 2010

Happy Easter and Resurrection Day! Love to all the families and may God Bless you and yours.

I wanted to post this video to clear up a little confusion about the mixtape I made…

Peace Ya’ll. How was everyone’s Valentine’s Day? I’ve been in Dallas for a few days checking out a lot of the All Star events. It’s been real cool. I’m still in the studio working on a lot of new music too. I’m real excited for yall to hear it soon.

If you haven’t already checked out Serena Williams’ charity auction, make sure you visit HERE. A lot of celebrities donated different items you guys can bid on. All proceeds go to benefit The Serena Williams Foundation and Haiti Relief.  Show your support.

via QuestLove’s Twitter

When Damon Williams asked his mother, April Williams, if she could buy him a pair of Nikes, she told him no. Instead, she said, he needed to save money and buy stock in Nike, Incorporated. That directive has led the Chicago native to amass a personal wealth of about $50,000 at the young age of $14. Can you imagine if this kind of thinking spread like a Cali wildfire? Instead of turning to the streets for quick money, we’d raise a nation of young black millionaires.

via kanye’s blog

31
Dec 2009

Man, Happy New Year to everybody! God Bless your 2010. This year looks forward to new films and new music that I will be apart of. I hope everyone has a great and divine start to their year!

Yeah I also saw that Kanye’s College Drop out was named one of the album’s of the decade. I think that was right on point. I believe that album is a turning point in hip hop. Definitely a classic album that will always hit home. He deserves all the recognition!

pitchfork

via kanye’s blog
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