Mogul and 20-year yogi Russell Simmons joined Roland Martin Friday to offer easy tips for meditation and explain ways the practice can change your life…
For the first time since Russell Simmons‘ newly launched All Def Digital released a horrific and poorly executed parody entitled the “Harriet Tubman Sex Tape,” the…
Businessman and activist, Russell Simmons has criticized hardware company, Lowe’s for pulling their ads from the TLC show, “American Muslim.” Lowes pulled the ads after receiving complaints about the show. “American Muslim” follows five Muslim families in Dearborn, Michigan. Entertainment Weekly reports: “This can’t happen in America; [Lowe’s] needs to fix this immediately,” Simmons said, […]
Noting the increasing rise in electronic bill payment and communications, the U.S. Postal Service is continuing with plans to end next-day services and sought approval to eliminate 28,000 jobs, Reuters reports. Still, the nation’s second largest employer is rolling out commemorative stamps for the nostalgic and collectors including a new Kwanzaa stamp, and a series […]
After facing some criticism for being involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement despite his capitalist credentials, including his debit card, The Rush Card, Russell Simmons has defended himself in an open letter to The Huffington Post. Simmons had been criticized by NewsOne blogger, Ryan Mack who called him “officially part of the 1%” and […]
One of the first Black celebrities openly supporting the Occupy Wall St. movement was Russell Simmons. Unlike some celebs who stopped by the movement for a rebellious photo opportunity, Russell appears sincere to staying the course. Rich as he may be Russell recently told The Huffington Post : “It’s part of human kindness and I […]
An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking. Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you. The object of these positive thinking exercises is to ensure that you train the most powerful […]
It is wonderful that Yoga is continuing to gain popularity as a resource for healing in the black community, from celebrities to inmates. According to TMZ.com, Hollywood star Wesley Snipes requested Yoga Mats to teach other inmates the benefits during his time in prison. Here is the picture that TMZ put up, It is obviously […]
Let’s all continue to Elev8 Black Men in 2011. Kenneth Braswell shares his thoughts on the work ahead in 2011 for the responsible man. Also check out the inspirational video featuring Nick Canon and Russell Simmons. What does a responsible man look like; sound like, smell like? Is he defined by his walk, or maybe […]
Dear Senator Feinstein and Senator Hatch, Societies are judged on how they treat their elderly, their sick and their children. For far too long we have failed all three. The two of you have the opportunity and the responsibility to take a step in changing this course by passing the Youth PROMISE Act. I write […]
