Rihanna had Release Party for Charity

Rihanna donated a thousand sleeping bags to the New York Daily News' relief drive. The newspaper delivered the sleeping bags to victims all over the city, many of whom are still unable to return to their homes.
Rihanna had a fundraising release party at the Jay-z 40/40 club in New York City. To attend the free event fans needed to bring things to donate to the relief efforts. The organizers asked people to bring coats and blankets, diapers, wipes, and cleaning supplies.
I'm so proud of Rihanna for giving back. This is something we need to see alot more celebrities being involed with...OnPoint!

Barack Obama's 2012 Presidential Acceptance Speech

Even though it was a very tensed night while watching the votes come in, President Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term last night. It all came down to that swing state of Ohio but eventually President Obama claimed victory with 303 electoral votes, while Mitt Romney had just 206. The election was also swayed this time around by the Latino vote (the fastest growing minority group in America) with President Obama snagging 72 percent of their support nationwide.  Women were also concerned about healthcare and their reproductive rights which helped the President snag 53% of their vote.

Last night, supporters grooved to music like Al Green, Frankie Beverly & Maze, and even some Beyonce while waving flags in excitement before the president came out to Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed Delivered’.  He was accompanied by Michelle Obama and his daughters Sasha and Malia who he thanked during his victory speech:

I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago. Let me say this publicly. Michelle, I have never loved you more. I have never been prouder to watch the rest of America fall in love with you, too, as our nation’s first lady.
Sasha and Malia — before our very eyes, you’re growing up to become two strong, smart, beautiful young women, just like your mom. And I am so proud of you guys. But I will say that for now, one dog’s probably enough. [laughter]

Celebrities also jumped on social media to congratulate the president and show off their excitement. Check out a few reactions plus the President’s victory speech below:

Star Jones: It is not lady-like to gloat…but tonight I feel like breaking rules! To quote #GOP #MichaelSteele, #Obama spanked that #Romney booty!

Tami Roman: When 2 or more stand in agreement, it is written! S/O 2 all the people who made their voice heard today-Let’s work 2get USA back on track

Mariah Carey: Couldn’t be more Proud of my Country…Congratulations Mr. President!!! Now let’s get back to being “These United States of America”!!! Congratulations to our beloved President Barack Obama, our spectacular First Lady Michelle Obama & the adorable Malia & Sasha. Welove you!

Diddy: It feels even better the secoond time around!!!! #obama2012

Chris Rock: No jokes I’m just happy my girls get to grow up in a better world than I did. Kenyans don’t lose races.

Whoopi Goldberg: I’m so happy, NOW that it appears Prez.Obama has WON will all you racists & nasty vitriolic angry folks GO AWAY& take your CRAP w you. We as Americans have work to do&we dont have time 4 bullshit & we don’t have time 4 ur bullshit.Prez.Obama WON& crying foul ain’t gonna fly

Lady Gaga: I JUST GOT OFF STAGE IN COLUMBIA!! CONGRATULATIONS MR. PRESIDENT @barackobama We are so proud to be American tonight! YES!!! YES! YES!!

Jill Scott: Overjoyed!!!!! Thrilled & jubilant!!!!

Russel Simmons: A NEW AMERICA WINS OVER BIG MONEY! I am so proud to call Barack Obama our President of the United States!

 Beyonce posted this on Tumblr:

When I heard the news I fell out of the couch with tears in my eyes. I was so emotional because I know how much people have fought for the rights that were being debated about. It just show that honesty and loyalty to the people means more than money. Of course we all know that the majority in the of House of Representative is Republican , but the goal now is to WORK TOGETHER. Their isn't any room for fighting, just time to do what is right for our country...OnPointCelebz! Four More Years! :-)

 

Obama Acceptance Speech:

Free Buju Bonton Press Conference in Washington, DC

This Afternoon I attended a press conference on Capital Hill in Washington, DC to officially announce the filing of the petition for Writ of Certiorari, dedicated to the court case of, Grammy winning reggae artist Buju Bonton (Mark Anthony Myrie). Many activist, educators, friends, supporters attended the conference to learn some important information about the case and to ask question they may have about the case.


“Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people are convinced that Mark Anthony Myrie was unjustly targeted and convicted in the United States court in Florida,” explains Banton’s new attorney, Chokwe Lumumba. “We request that the highest court of the land review this injustice and overturn it.” He adds, “We are determined to fight for Myrie’s freedom until he is vindicated.”







Lumumba, in association will the Buju Banton Defense Support Committee and the Gargamel Music Family, is organizing the press conference. Guest speakers included national head of the NAACP, Ben Jealous; Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Carolyn Cooper; author and lecturer at the University of West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica; Brother Aula Sumbry, Radio Host and Chairman of the NAACP Prison Committee in Trenton, New Jersey; Grammy winning artist Stephan Marley, Gramps Morgan and many more.

The reggae artist was convicted last year for "Conspiracy to possess with an intent to distribute" and "using the wires to facilitate a drug trafficking offense". These federal offense together carry a 10 year penalty. The last conviction, "knowing and intentionally carrying a firearm to further a drug offense", was thrown out of his sentencing hearing.

Buju will be re-sentenced in a Tampa courthouse early this week.

The Free Buju Press Conference will be held at The Methodist Building (100 Maryland Ave. N.E.) — located across the street from the Supreme Court — at 1pm sharp. Fans in the Washington Metropolitan Area are welcome to come and show their support.

Fans and friends can write to him at the new address below:

Mark Anthony Myrie - Docket # 1519831

CEN-6C2-UN02-04-004

Pinellas County Jail

14400 49th Street North

Clearwater, Florida 33762-2877

 

 

(VIDEO) Drake Delivers High School Graduation Speech

Drake has reached heights and success that most people dream for, but yet he still found his way back to finish high school. Proving that money doesn't make you happy. Drake is using his story as a way to promote the importance of education to the youth. On Friday night, at the age of 26, Drake received his high school diploma while attending a graduation ceremony at the Jarvis Collegiate Institute in Toronto. During his graduation speech he revealed that his decision to go back to school was influenced by his uncle that taught him about following through and him needing to fill an empty void in his life.

Drake Speech to Students:

I was one of those students that, despite the incredible support and despite the incredible knowledge and the incredible love that [my high school teacher] would show me every single day, I still managed to fight this education system and say, ‘it wasn’t for me’. I wanna let you know today as I stand in front of you that, I get it. I get why this institution is in place for each and every one of us. It’s not necessarily about the books that you will read or the science or the math equations that you will do because you may end up taking a path in life where the things that you have learned, you can’t necessarily fully apply and that’s okay. It’s not about the popular kids and the kids that don’t feel as popular because all of that changes. I promise you, I’m 26 years old and all of that changes.
What this is about, today, for all of you, is the art of following through and that is one of the most important life lessons that my uncle has taught me. It’s about teaching the art of following through and I want to say that I’m so proud of you because there are different ways to follow through. Tonight you followed through with a straight shot and for that, you should give yourself a round of applause.
For me, my follow through was different. I had to double back. I reached a point in my life where I realized that there aren’t material things that could give me the excitement that I’m looking for. There’s a void, there is a gap in my life that I need to fill and I needed to sit long and hard to think about what that was. And it was the fact that I had left a gaping hole in my story of following through. So for five months, we talked back and forth on emails, we worked, I wrote papers, I studied for an exam, and we figured out how I could close my chapter of following through.
What I want to tell you today that it’s about going there, not getting there. Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. And sometimes when you get there, you’ll look back and you’ll realize that you wish you could go there again because all the experiences are the reason that you are who you are today. I want you all to give a round of applause for yourselves for getting there.

 Watch Graduation Speech Below:

 

I'm proud of Drake for making such a positive decision in his life, without being forced to do so. Drake now understands the big picture of education, which could potentially make the youth second guess not going to school or taking it school seriously. Drake is an OnPointCeleb! :-)

NEW VIDEO: Ziggy Marley - Personal Revolution (End Polio Now)

Ziggy Marley is a Rotary polio ambassador. Personal Revolution appears on the "End Polio Now," album to benefit the fight to end this devastating disease. The track is Now Available on iTunes. Go to EndPolio.org for more information about polio.
This track is uplifting and powerful...OnPoint!

Domonique Hume puts together a VOTING VIDEO for the 2012 Election!

 I went to my school, Montgomery College Takoma Park, and asked students attended the college if they would like be apart of a project I'm doing about Voting. Most people that I encountered were very interested in helping out and some people were really rude about the situation. In doing this video I realized how much college students don't pay attention to politics or even news at that. The individuals in this video were students that did pay attention. I think it is important for us as young people to know about what is going on in our society. I hope to encourage the youth that voting is something you do to be heard. Society makes it seem like we are unable to make logical decisions, but if you pay attention to everyday issues and show interest, they will think differently. Please vote on November 6, 2012.

Chris Brown Gives Back To Domestic Violence Center

Chris Brown hit up Jenesse’s Center ’Back To School Fall Festival’ in Los Angeles, earlier this week, to provide the kids with new school supplies, encourage them to stay focus while helping them get ready for another year of school.

According to the CEO of the center,  which is an organization that works on educating people on domestic violence intervention and prevention. Chris Brown and his mom Joyce have been a part of the organization for quite some time now and the two often go to the facility to educate themselves further on domestic violence.

“It is our focus on family violence and its impact on youth that compelled us to open our hearts and our doors to Chris Brown and his mother, Joyce Hawkins. Chris and his mom have spent many quiet hours at our facilities, no cameras, no special attention or entourages – they just came to learn. Jenesse is thankful to Chris for spending time with our youth and celebrating the end of summer and returning back to school.
In addition to the back to school festival, Brown also sponsored The Change Youth Conversations event during the summer. The event, which drew more than 200 teenagers, was aimed at topics around dating violence and healthy relationships.

Chris also had a few words to say about helping out at the center:

It’s in my heart to show my fans, my friends and family and the families at Jenesse who stood by me, that they were right to give me another chance. I’m working hard to make them proud.”

This is the type of things that we never hear people talk about. Chris Brown this is what I want to see your face on more often. Giving Back is important. Love it! OnPoint!