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Tru Shares: Who is your “Work Spouse?”

I was online the other day and found this article about the “Work Spouse.” I was pretty amazed by the thought that along with our personal relationships at home that we sometimes have a “Work Spouse.” Married, Single, or in between, we all at one point or another have had some type person in [...]

Podcast: NCCU Alumni Today #117

On this episode of NCCU Alumni Today we talk to 2004 graduate John P. Comer and 1977 graduate, Region 2 VP, and President of the LA chapter Rufus Washington. If you have any comments or questions about the show feel free to email us at NCCUALUMNITODAY@gmail.com .

Tru Sounds: Reggie Watts is Out of Control

This is a pretty interesting guy. I guess the closest comparison would be to 1980’s performer Bobby McFerrin (Don’t Worry Be Happy) and that guy from the Police Academy. Not at all mainstream in any sense of the word but Reggie Watts has found and niche and an audience to support his unique brand of [...]

McDonald’s World Children’s Day 2008

McDonald’s World Children’s Day 2008, originally uploaded by Radio One Photos.

Today was a pretty good day. If you didn’t already know today is McDonald’s World Children’s Day. I hadn’t planned on going to the remote but at the last minute I decided to go. I had a pretty good time. There were a lot of [...]

Tru Sounds: Finding your feet at 257 Weeks

I was watching this German video project on the net yesterday and I was not only moved by the seemless style but also I fell in love with the song that they used. The song is called ” 257 Weeks” and it’s by a group called Nine Days. It cool how sometimes you can find [...]

Podcast: NCCU Alumni Today #116

This weeks guest is 1996 graduate of NCCU Levelle Moton. During his stint at NCCU he became the school’s third all-time leading scorer with 1,714 points earning him the the nickname “Poetry ‘n Moton.

Tru Sounds: Boyz II Men singer Responds to Beyonce’s Boy

 

 S. Stockman - If U Were A Boy [4:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (23)

Wow…this one is something to chew on. The first R&B battle in a minute. Not really a beef though. Just a few choice words from Boyz II Men singer Shawn Stockman on Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy.” Take a listen and share your thoughts. NOTE: YOU WILL HAVE TO LISTEN TO BEYONCE’S PRIOR TO [...]

Tru Life and Sounds: South African icon Miriam Makeba dies

 

 Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba [3:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (9)

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for 30 years under apartheid, died after a concert in Italy. She was 76.In her dazzling career, Makeba performed with musical legends from around the world – jazz maestros [...]