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I Wonder if Tiger Woods Thinks He’s Black Now?

OPINION –Racism smacked Tiger Woods in the face, and it went viral. It all started between fellow golfer Sergio Garcia who made a comment that set off a fire storm. Garcia, who later issued an apology, took issue with Woods for what he viewed as a breach of golf course etiquette during the third round [...]

Now That The Knicks Season Is Over…

OPINION – Just maybe now the anti-Knick fans can stop talking so much. I have never seen so many anti-Knick fans in my life; one would think we won as many championships as the Lakers to garner so much attention and hate. The people that are spitting venom were either not in the playoffs or [...]

How To Love The Job You Hate

Have you ever heard someone say, “I hate my job?” Perhaps you have been guilty of speaking those words yourself. I want to caution you to be mindful of the words you speak and understand the power behind what you say. The dictionary defines “hate” as an intense dislike; extreme aversion or hostility. However, there [...]

The NYPD to Release ‘Harmless’ Gas in the Subways

NEW YORK – A friend of mine text me a copy of a notice that someone placed on their Facebook page, detailing the NYPD will be conducting a test as a precaution against terrorist attacks – in July. At first, I thought it was a prank, but with further research it was confirmed that it [...]

Side-Eye Alert: Florida Folks Eat Lion Meat

FLORIDA – When I saw the special report concerning a restaurant in Tampa, Florida called Taco Fusion, serving Lion meat in their tacos, I wanted to regurgitate. Who is willing to munch down on Lions without a care in the world is something one would see on the Sci-Fi channel. The restaurant’s manager received numerous [...]

Old School Video of The Week: Junior – “Mamma Used To Say”

The year was 1981 when Junior Giscombe released, “Momma Used To Say”, off of his debut album Ji. The British born singer and songwriter struck gold in the U.S. and “Momma Used To Say” was a top 40 hit. Minus the cheesy video, this song was played heavy in the U.S. and garner Junior a [...]

Note to DJ Mister Cee: The Gig is Up

OPINION – My first recollection of Calvin Laburn aka “DJ Mister Cee” was not only him being Big Daddy Kane’s DJ. I remember when I used to go to Beat Street as a teen; that was located in Downtown, Brooklyn to buy his Mixtape, with my allowance money. Cee would have exclusive Hip Hop and [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Kriss Kross – “Jump” RIP Chris Kelly

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved Chris Kelly has passed away on May 1. To millions of fans worldwide, he was the trendsetting, backwards pants-wearing one-half of Kris Kross who loved making music. But to us, he was just Chris – the kind, generous and fun-loving life of the party. [...]

Hey Mountain Dew…Racist Much?

OPINION – Mountain Dew released a commercial that is so racist it is beyond disturbing that it got past the marketing head honchos. A white woman arrives at a police lineup, to point out suspects, who assaulted her. The line up consists of Black men and a goat known as “Felicia the Goat”. The Goat [...]

Now that Jason Collins Has Come Out, So Did the Homophobes

OPINION – One must have not been watching television or reading a newspaper if they did not hear that Washington Wizards Player, Jason Collins came out as a gay man in Sports Illustrated. He became the first active athlete to do so. “I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in [...]

Say What Now? Inmates Write Reviews on Prisons

NEW YORK – I am notorious for reading reviews on restaurants, museums, Broadway shows, etc before I visit them. I look at the ratings for décor, price, customer service and food. Then I read the reviews of the people that visit them, to gain insight on what I should expect. Now inmates are starting to [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Eddie Murphy – “Party All The Time”

The year was 1985, when Eddie Murphy was given the best production of his brief music career by the late Rick James with the song, “Party All The Time”. “Party All The Time” was also written by James and peaked at #7 on the U.S Billboard charts. Murphy will never go out and win a [...]

Job Alert: Empire City Casino Job Fair

Empire City Casino is having a job fair Date: April 25, 2013 Time: 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Location: Hutchinson Metro Center Conference 1200 Water Place Bronx, New York 10461 Professional attire is required Bring copies of your resume. Human Resource professionals and Department Management Team Members will be on hand for onsite interviews. The following positions [...]

The Boston Manhunt Became a Test in Martial Law & Ignoring the Constitution

OPINION -Watching the manhunt unfold, concerning the two terrorist who detonated bombs at the Boston Marathon, has raised more questions than answers. Many will say conspiracy theorists are at it again, but I believe the actions of the government and law enforcement has raised concerns. When terrorist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and now deceased Tamerlan Tsarnaev were [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Ice T – “You Played Yourself”

“This is it, dope from the fly kid. The Ice mic is back with the high bid. Suckers you’ve lost cos players you’re not, gangstas you ain’t. You’re faintin’, punk, if you ever heard a gunshot.”-Ice-T The year was 1990 when west coast rapper Ice-T dropped the James Brown heavily sampled song, “You Played Yourself”. [...]

The Main Stream Didn’t Want You To Know: Looting Occurred After the Boston Marathon Tragedy

One of my twitter followers re-tweeted a video link that shows people who were at the Boston Marathon, looting items after the bomb exploded. People with common sense ran for their lives, or even displayed heroism by helping the sick. In the meantime, the rest of the spectators with not a care in the world [...]

In Tap Dancing Negro News: LL Cool J Joins Forces with Brad Paisley

OPINION- I never thought in a million years; I would witness hip hop legend LL Cool J, succumb to being appointed the token in a song. Brad Paisley and LL teamed up for a song entitled, “Accidental Racist”. The track jumps starts with Paisley singing about his confederate flag t-shirt that he proudly wears to a [...]

Old School of the Week: Rockwell feat. Michael Jackson – “Somebody’s Watching Me”

The year was 1984 when Rockwell, who is the son of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, released “Somebody’s Watching Me”. What makes this song even more successful was legendary Michael Jackson, singing the hook. Not only does this song places the spotlight on someone who is a paranoid, the video coincides with that concept by [...]

Kevin Ware’s Injury Spotlights Why College Athletes Should Be Compensated

OPINION – I’ve seen a lot of sports injuries that take place on television, but the injury Louisville’s Kevin Ware sustained while playing against Duke in the Elite Eight, in the 2013 NCAA tournament, will probably go down as the most horrific. For a player to have such a visible injury, in which the bone [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Queen Latifah feat. Monie Love – “Ladies First”

I’m not sure if any of my readers are aware, but we are in the final week of Women’s History month. I dedicated all of the old school videos of the week, highlighting female artists. Since we are in the final week, what better way to end it by featuring Queen Latifah and Monie Love, [...]

Diddy Wants to Remind Folks – He is Ballin’

Diddy posted a few pictures of himself, in front of his black Maybach and private jet. Diddy wanted everyone to know that he is ballin’. He told all his competition to step their game up. I mean Diddy just wanted to remind everyone that he can afford high end cars, extravagant jets, so that way, [...]

Kimani Gray’s Death Resulted in Poor Parenting & Racial Terrorism

OPINION -Kimani Gray the 16 year old teen who was shot and killed by police was buried over the weekend. The chapter of his short life on earth has ended, but the chapter on the torment of stop-and-frisk and the inadequate parenting continues. There is plenty of blame to go around, and one of the [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Suzanne Vega – “Tom’s Diner”

The year was 1989 when Suzanne Vega’s single, “Tom’s Diner”, was re-released and remixed by DNA. The song was originally released in 1984, but became a dance hit a few years later. The remix version has been heavily sampled in hip-hop from Nicki D, Public Enemy, Drake, Lil’ Kim, etc. The song is made in [...]

Side-Eye Alert: Beyonce Wants You to Bow Down B*tches

“I took some time to live my life, but don’t think I’m just his little wife,” Beyoncé growls. “Don’t get it twisted, get it twisted, this my s*it, bow down b*tches.” I do not know what to call this new single Beyonce released yesterday entitled “Bow Down/I Been On”, but I will call it desperation. [...]

Old School Video of the Week: Bahamadia – “3 The Hard Way”

“Like Salt N Pepa, I take it to the next platoe. N*ggas scream they want this Brown Sugar like D’Angelo.” The year was 1996 when Bahamadia released the track “3 The Hard Way”, off her debut album entitled Kollage. By far Philadelphia’s Bahamadia was way ahead of her time. Mecca Star and K-Swift were also [...]

A Few Red Flags Men Should Never Ignore..

Women are just as capable of hurting a good man as a man is a good woman, but it’s rarely discussed. In this article, I will discuss basic red flags men need to consider when getting to know a woman. (1) Fresh out of a relationship: Avoid dating a woman who is fresh out of [...]

In Dictatorship News: NYC Mayor Bloomberg Wants to Ban Loud Music via Headphones

NEW YORK – “The Dictator” or aka “The Nanny”, known as NYC Mayor Bloomberg has stuck again, and this time he is targeting teens that play their music too loud through their headphones. Bloomberg has already put a ban on smoking in pubic places, limited surgery drinks, Tran’s fat in food, Styrofoam and now he [...]

Old School Video of the Week: General Public – “Tenderness”

The year was 1983, when the group General Public released the single, “Tenderness”, off their debut album – All The Rage. “Tenderness”, will become their biggest hit. Many will remember this song played in the movie “Clueless” and “Weird Science”. My fellow 80′s babies, I’m sure one rocked out to this, some will admit it [...]

Tax Returns Are In: Let the Flossing Begin

Tax season time is among us, and some have already filed and received checks from Uncle Sam. I’m more of a procrastinator, so filing my taxes has been an afterthought thus far. Do not worry, I will not Lauryn Hill it, or Wesley Snipes it. With that being said, many people take this opportunity to [...]

Enter to Win Keyshia Cole feat. Chrisette Michele Concert Tickets at the Beacon Theater

Once again, For-The-Masses will like to thank the many supporters who have shared, re-tweeted and provided us with feedback since the creation of this site. We are giving readers a chance to win a pair of Keyshia Cole featuring special guest, Chrisette Michele concert tickets. They will be performing at the Beacon Theater, New York, [...]

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How To Love The Job You Hate

Job Alert: Empire City Casino Job Fair

A Few Red Flags Men Should Never Ignore..

Tax Returns Are In: Let the Flossing Begin

Will Smith’s Scriptwriting Contest

James Lassiter and Will Smith of Overbrook Entertainment have joined forces with the ANA Alliance for Family Entertainment—a group of leading national advertisers intent on finding and supporting exceptional family content—to find the most talented undiscovered TV scriptwriters in the country. Overbrook Entertainment’s vision, together with the Alliance, is to produce and support extraordinary family [...]

Job Alert: Coney Island

Are you interested in working in a creative, eventful and fun environment? Well Coney Island known as the site of amusement parks and its seaside resorts is doing some heaving recruiting with the help of Workforce1. Alliance for Coney Island and its affiliated partnering companies are looking to hire both full-time and part-time seasonal positions. [...]

Tales from a Job Interviewer PT II: Top 5 Items You Should Not Wear During An Interview

I wrote an original piece, entitled Tales From a Job Interviewer: Top 4 Reasons Why I Will Never Call You For an Interview. Since we are in a new year, it would be fitting to add another installment. We are going to focus on dress code this go around. I have partaken in countless interviews [...]

Shana William’s P.S.A. On Encouraging Women To Pursue a Career In the Film Industry

Those who know me are quite aware that I am a movie buff. I’ve been a collector of films for quite some time and love to watch any genre. From action, love stories, drama, science fiction, thrillers and when I gain some courage even horror. I also have a habit of collecting movies who have [...]

Open Letter to All Ungrateful Parents

Dear Ungrateful Parents: When you have children who are doing going great things and you never give them any praise, you deserve to be called ungrateful parents. You should show your children who are doing wonderful things how much you appreciate them. You could have children who have dropped out of school, on drugs, selling [...]

The 5 Biggest Relationship Mistakes You Might Be Making

Do you stress and worry about being single? Singleness is a blessing. It is where we build the foundation for what God has for us. It is an extremely important time in life. We will always be growing and learning throughout, but some things in life are better learned alone with God, without the distractions [...]

Wade Through All The Talk About Online

There has been a lot of buzz flying around about using an online university to further your education. Usually, depending on the view of the person speaking, you will either hear all the wonderful things about this concept or you will hear only the negative parts of it. This can make it really difficult to [...]

Girl You Better Run, He may be a Woman Beater

The leading cause of injury to women is the result of domestic violence. Every day in the United States, three women are murdered by their boyfriends or husbands. Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. I have read countless stories of women who get involved with men, who physically and [...]

Relationship Coaching: Text Messaging

Technology has become a wonderful staple and a beacon of efficiency in our lives. Words that once took days to reach their intended recipient can now be communicated in mere seconds. We all know the mediums of email, texting, and the power of social networking. I fondly remember growing up and loving to read and [...]

New Job Alert: Full Time Office Manager – NYC Location

New Job Alert: Grey Hound Bus Line Is Hiring!

* You must be able to report to work location within two hours to apply for any hiring location. Interested in a motor coach driving position not listed above? You will be contacted when employment opportunities arise in the city of your interest. Send us your contact information (this is not an application). As required [...]

Job Alert: New York City Transit – Track Worker – EXPIRED!

New York City Transit is giving tests next year for Track Worker. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 8. The filing fee is $61. The current minimum salary for Track Workers is $20.3725 per hour for a 40-hour week, increasing to $29.105 per hour in the fourth year. Benefits include night and weekend salary differentials, [...]

Top 10 Frisk Commandments: Every Black and Latino Male Should Follow

NEW YORK – Many Black and Latinos are often stopped and frisked by police in NYC – and in record numbers. Mayor Bloomberg and his overrated Police Commissioner – Kelly believes that the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk policy is an essential tool in crime fighting and getting guns off the streets – I vehemently disagree with their [...]

New Birth Control For Men – That Does Not Require Surgery

Researchers, are actively creating a birth control regime for the fellas, that may give Maury Povich less guests on his show. Wait, that will never happen – some guest will always claim they are not the father until Maury opens up that envelope. Then the female guest falls into a church faint, crying and wailing [...]

Tales from a Job Interviewer: Top 4 Reasons Why I Will Never Call You for an Interview

I have conducted job interviews for a little over 13 years, and the things that I have observed throughout my career are downright alarming. I sometimes wonder who is taking the time to educate people (especially our youth) on how to prepare when searching for employment. I remember during my High School years, there were [...]

We Are All Black: But You as a Light Skin Person Are Benefiting From Light Skin Privilege

Colorism:”is a practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. In the African-American community, this traditionally played out via the paper bag test. Those lighter than the standard paper lunch bag were allowed entry into fraternities, sororities and other realms of black upper class life, [...]

10 Things My Grandmother Taught Me About Love – Mother’s Day Edition

Many of you know I lost my grandmother on March 2, 2012. Some of you are aware of the closeness and love we shared. My grandmother was my mother and father. Like some of you reading this, I grew up without my mother and father. My granny filled in the gap and raised me. We [...]

3 Things Adele Can Teach You About Relationships

Someone recently recommended I check out “ Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall (DVD/CD).” Admittedly, I was reluctant. In my experience, people tend to exaggerate their opinions of entertainers based on who is the musical “flavor of the month”. What would I possibly learn from Adele? How could this DVD teach me anything at [...]

Campaign Waged Against Street Harassment

As the weather gets warmer, especially right here in NYC we have the overabundance of men who look forward to harassing women as they walk by. From the multiple cat calls, whistling and the vulgar remarks, will become a nuisance for women who are just trying to get to their destination. I had spoken about [...]

Black Singles: 15 Common Relationship Mistakes We All Make

We all make mistakes in life, but I feel we often repeat a lot of the same mistakes from one relationship to the next. I think this happens because we fail to take personal responsibility for who we are and we think, eventually, it will work because “it’s not me it’s them”! Well, you are [...]

7 Types Of Women Every Man Should Date

I am going to give men a starting point for the types of women I feel are a good consideration to date. We, as men, know the goal is to have a woman we can love, cherish, hold, and make our wife. Of course what I am about to list is no guarantee of a [...]

7 Types Of Men Every Woman Should Date

There are some men who seem to attract the attention of every woman. Then there are other men who, well… maybe they go unnoticed more often than not. That initial attraction is based on emotion, lust, or physical desire and is not rooted in anything of substance. Making decisions to date and commit to a [...]

You’re not fat! Your just in the wrong hood!

You’re not fat, you’re just in the wrong hood! A Black Man’s perspective on beauty and Black Women. An essay by Nate Daley OK Enough talking about religion! I saw a front page article in the Washington Post showing that in a recent survey, black women have a higher sense of self esteem than white [...]

Job Fair Alert: GameStop

I walked into one of the GameStop stores yesterday and noticed a sign advertising that they will be having a job fair. They are hiring for the following: Store Manager Assistant Store Manger Senior Game Advisers Location: 32 E. 14th Street Union Square, in New York City Date: March 7, 2012 Time: 1oam-3pm [...]

Research Who You’re Dating Before You Commit

Although you don’t want to have a complete fear of commitment, many people need to have a little more caution about who they choose to date. Many people are just too happy to be intimately involved with someone or to have the appearance being intimately involved with someone that they neglect to do some of [...]

F-T-M Most Eligible Bachelor #6: Omar M.

Name: Omar M. Age: 32 Location: New York, NY Occupation: Physician-Office Assistant What are the three things your ideal woman should have? She definitely must have a bubble. I can’t do flat booties, I did that once. It doesn’t have to be crazy or a video vixen butt you have to have cake back [...]

F-T-M Most Eligible Bachelor #5 – Steve B

Name: Steve B. Age: 46 Location: Baltimore, MD Occupation: President & Founder of The Berlack Method, LLC What are your three things that your ideal woman should have? My ideal woman would have intelligence, a great sense of humor and confidence in her sensuality. What is your idea of the perfect first date? The perfect [...]

F-T-M Most Eligible Bachelor #4 Stephen M.

Name: Stephen M. Age: 32 Location: Fayetteville, NC Occupation: Aspiring Comedian What are your three things that your ideal/perfect woman should have? I love a woman with a great sense of humor, common sense, and ambition… She would be intelligent, spontaneous, GOD fearing, loyal and trustworthy. Oh and not crazy either… What is your idea [...]

F-T-M Most Eligible Bachelor #3 – Marcel

Name: Marcel Age: 41 Occupation: Account Manager Hometown: Bronx, New York Zodiac Sign: Pieces What are three things that your ideal woman should have? Great conversation, be open minded, and fun. What is your idea of the perfect first date? I like to make a woman say wow, on her first date. I like to [...]

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I Wonder if Tiger Woods Thinks He’s Black Now?

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Kevin Ware’s Injury Spotlights Why College Athletes Should Be Compensated

Nets Fans Heartbroken, Knick Fans Gloat, As Dwight Howard Goes to the Lakers

OPINION – When I heard the news that the Orlando Magic essentially traded Dwight Howard for a Quarter Water, and a bag of Cheetos to the Lakers. I had a prodigious smirk on my face. Not because he was traded to the Lakers (I still can’t stand you guys), but because he didn’t go to [...]

Hero of the Month: Former St. John’s Basketball Player – Dwight Hardy

A feel good story is always needed, especially when roaming around web sites and all you read are about horrific street crimes. The story that captivated my attention was of Bronx, New York native Dwight Hardy, who played at one time for St. John’s University – who came back from overseas while playing in an [...]

Commissoner Stern Fights With Jim Rome & Adds To The League’s Negative Perception

NBA Commissioner David Stern has been the ruler so to speak of the NBA for over 30 years – longest running sports commissioner to date. Some would say he is one of the smartest sports commissioners to have ever run a league, but in recent years, the NBA has developed a perception problem – and [...]

The 100 Million Dollar Quitter – Known As Amare Stoudemire.

The NBA playoffs are here, and the Knicks are continuing their losing streak in the post-season. The Knicks are in the process of being swept by the Heat if they do not win a game at home. We are on a playoff losing streak and haven’t won a post season game since we got back [...]

Tim Tebow: The New Pat Boone

Tebow: The New Pat Boone An essay by Nathaniel Daley Anyone who knows me knows two basic things about me. One, I am a HUGE sports fan and two – I am a musician. I am sure that may be a little weird to most people who know me and read my blogs, that I [...]

Is it Time to Fade the NBA Slam Dunk Contest to Black?

OPINION -I remember the NBA All-Star festivities were a time to watch your favorite superstar player show off more of their skills with the inception of the slam dunk contest. I can roughly say I have been following this part of the festivities since 1985 a year after it was originally introduced. The first dunk [...]

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The Boston Manhunt Became a Test in Martial Law & Ignoring the Constitution

The Main Stream Didn’t Want You To Know: Looting Occurred After the Boston Marathon Tragedy

Kimani Gray’s Death Resulted in Poor Parenting & Racial Terrorism

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Will Christopher Dorner be the LA version of Larry Davis?

OPINION – Christopher Dorner the former LAPD officer, who was fired and sought revenged by killing three people, including a police officer is still on the run. Dorner’s source of his outrage stems from an August 2007 incident. When Dorner, a Naval reservist, returned to LAPD after deployment to the Middle East in 2007, a [...]

Side-eye Alert: Female Correction Officer Is Impregnated by Inmate

NEW YORK – I watched the news the other night, and came across the story of Nancy Gonzalez a federal correction officer, who lost her job, due to her sexual innuendos with Ronnel Wilson – a convicted cop killer. What makes this story, so compelling is not only would this young woman sacrificed her career, [...]

In Rhetoric News: Cornel West Goes Ham on the President, Again!

Well what else is new? Cornel West kicked off the Inauguration weekend and MLK Jr day with bruising criticism of the President. This time West feels that President Obama should not have the honor of being sworn in with Martin Luther King Jr’s bible. “The righteous indignation of a Martin Luther King, Jr. becomes a [...]

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