2007 unofficial murder totals: 126 Atlanta, 209 New Orleans, 181 Washington, DC, 278 Baltimore, and 392 Philadelphia. A high school graduation party in June '07 turned violent and two teenage girls were killed by gunfire. Others were shot and stabbed during the melee. The assailants have been arrested since the videotaping. More information forthcoming at www.TRCODVD.com.
A reporting on the execution-style shootings that took place in Newark, New Jersey on August 4, 2007. Three were killed and a fourth currently listed in stable condition. Three were students at Delaware State University, an HBCU located in Dover, Delaware. Be sure to watch all videos on this channel. Visit www.TRCODVD.com for more info.
17-year old Black male taken into protective custody, then arrested and charged with the murders of his mother and two younger sisters on 2/28/08. The youngest sister is reportedly the offspring of rapper Juvenile (Terius Gray). Feel free to leave comments. More info soon at www.HeAintHappy.com.
Current day South African hip-hop serves as a reminder of the "Golden Era" of hip-hop in the States, e.g. consciousness, rhythmical lyrics/wordplay, beatboxing, etc. OuterLife Priesthood artists can be found in Orlando West, Soweto. Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe if you like.
Nine deaths surrounded 4th of July celebrations in Birmingham, Alabama including a 16-year old who allegedly shot and killed two 20-year olds at a local nightclub. Will this be the deadliest summer for young Black males? More info at www.DrMikeWeaver.com . Feel free to subscribe and/or leave a comment.
WWGD- "What Will Gustav Do?" Filmed while in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary, this short focuses on the impending Hurricane Gustav. Feel free to comment, rate and/or subscribe. More info on Katrina research at www.TheRootsCriedOut .com.
Words spoken by Clifford Harris, Jr. aka T.I. at his best friend's (Philant Anthony Johnson) funeral on May 8, 2006. Check other exclusive videos from Dr. Mike at "therootscriedout" or www.TRCODVD.com.
More comments from three of the Jena "6", as well as footage from the Rally and March held in Jena, LA on September 20, 2007. A film short by Dr. Mike and more info at www.TRCODVD.com. "Free The Jena 6!"
Recent floodings in Iowa and Missouri have caused billions of dollars in damage. This video contains footage of the Iowa River aftermath, clean-up efforts and even a flash flood. More interviews with locals on Part II. Subscribe to get videos when first uploaded. Feel free to leave comments.
Donnie McClurkin is loud in the background, but we had to work with the situation. This interview was conducted at the Re-Dedication Service of the Peace Garden at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. More info at www.TASF.org or 2PacLegacy.com. Also, visit www.TRCODVD.com.
A visit to Jena, Louisiana where interviews were conducted by Dr. Mike with three of the six defendants, and various members of the community. Please support the Jena "6" on September 20th. Be sure to watch all other videos on this channel and leave comments. More info coming at www.TRCODVD.com.
A celebration in Barnesville, Georgia that dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation of African Americans in the United States. Unfortunately, a misapplied title for the celebration spilled over into this small community in middle Georgia for the last decade. We welcome your comments here or at www.TheRootsCriedOut .com.