2007 February | My Global Hustle

BLACK TITAN: A.G. GASTON

A.G. Gaston was dubbed the Black Titan due to his innovative approach to business. Gaston’s simple business tactic of providing basic services in disenfranchised black communities in the South made him the “toast of the town“. The former coal miner from Demopolis, Alabama turned millionaire, prided himself on being one of America’s First True African American moguls with enterprises ranging from construction and insurance to the hospitality industry. Salute to a man who is the role model to a new generation of business people. If you want to learn more about A.G. Gaston check out the book about his life: Black Titan: A. G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American.

!YG

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KILLA CAM ON FUNK FLEX – HOT 97

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Cam’ron – Child of the Ghetto (CLICK 2 LISTEN)

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Donyale Luna: 1st Black Woman to Grace the Cover of Vogue Magazine By Piper Carter & YG

As Black History Month comes 2 a close we must continue to pay homage to those individuals who defied previously set social norms.

Today we highlight Donyale Luna a.k.a Peggy Anne Freeman who was the FIRST Black Supermodel to grace the cover of Vogue Magazine in the March 1966 issue. The turbulence of the time period makes this image an interesting cover and an even more powerful social statement. Even though Luna was breaking new ground, the partial covering of her face is a clear indication of society’s discomfort with the beauty of a Black Woman in the 60’s.

Originally born in “The D” – Detroit, Michigan… Luna moved to NY in the 50’s with the dream of becoming a model. This elegant fashionista not only graced the cover of Vogue, but also was on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in 1965.

1966 was dubbed “The Year of the Luna” by Time Magazine as she was crowned one of the top models in the game. Salvador Dalí (the famous Spanish Artist) considered Luna to be one of his favorite models and muse for many of his most famous pieces.
Besides being a phenomenal model, Luna did her thing on the Silver Screen. She appeared in several Warhol flicks and even did a movie with the infamous Otto Preminger.

Beverly, Naomi, Tyra, and even Jennifer Hudson should pay respects 2 the woman who laid the groundwork. That being said how much progress have we really made in the fashion world? Has this Cafe au lait beauty open new doors or birthed cacophony of new stereotypes?

-!YG & PIPER

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YG Video Pick: Wes Montgomery – Yesterdays

Just plan dope!

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How much would you pay for an IPHONE?

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My Mentor John Hope Bryant Featured on CNN’s People You Should Know

My Mentor John “Hope” Bryant will be featured on CNN tonight. It should be a very interesting program. John has been an instrumental catalyst and supportive role model of endeavors towards social entrepreneurship. While in grad school, it was John’s support and “tough love” that propelled me towards success when I doubted myself. John is one of the few men that I know who TRULY walks the walks. Check out the Paula Zahn special tonight and get to know the man who taught me:

“There is a difference between broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic condition, but being poor is a disabling frame of mind and a depressed condition of your spirit, and you must vow to never, ever be poor again.”

!YG

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John Hope Bryant Featured on
CNN’s People You Should Know

Paula Zahn takes you inside the news and behind the headlines, from around the country and across the globe. This week, she turns her lens on our own Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant and his work to eradicate poverty here and abroad through Silver Rights.

Starting Tuesday, February 27, Bryant will be the focus of “People You Should Know,” Paula Zahn’s look at those individuals who have made a significant impact in business, politics, health, technology or entertainment.

Be sure to tune in!

Air Dates and Times
Tuesday February 27th
Paula Zahn NOW, 8:00 – 9:00 pm EST
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Pro grams/paula.zahn.now/

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Timbaland Poppafies Smack DVD

Timbo really put his “styled on Scott Storch” with this record. I don’t think there is anyway Scott Storch can top this. It should be interesting to see how this “beef” escalates. I’m just trying to figure out if Timbo or Danja Hands did the beat for this song….. It bring up up the question in my mind: What is the role of a Music Producer? Make Beats? Buy Beats? Jack Beats? Or say “take that… take that” on the record? U tell me. Anyway U slice it the record is DOPE! I love how Timbo “took” the Smack DVD model & poppafied it….. I appreciate the raw look of this video… Will it become a trend? -!YG