Russell Simmons

Dumping the Rockefeller Drug Laws for a New Direction in New York

Russell Simmons | Posted 04.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Rockefeller Drug Laws, Andrew Cuomo, War on Drugs, David Paterson, New York, Russell Simmons, Politics News
Russell Simmons

Today, there are approximately 12,000 people in New York prisons under the Rockefeller Drug Laws, more than 90 percent of who are Black and Latino. There is no excuse for this disparity.

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Russell Simmons Agrees To Child Support: $40,000 A Month

AP | Posted 03.29.2009 | Entertainment

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NEW YORK — Russell Simmons says he's happy to fork over $40,000 a month in child support for his two daughters. Simmons blogged Friday about a ...

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Do What You Can

Russell Simmons | Posted 03.28.2009 | World

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Russell Simmons

Do what you can today to water a good seed and be a driving force to make life better for one person or an entire village, right next door or on the other side of the world.

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What Inspires You?

Russell Simmons | Posted 03.16.2009 | World

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Russell Simmons

Valentine's Day is here and we are thinking about love. Not the passionate, intense, cue the Al Green music, heart pounding kind of love. Today we are thinking about compassionate love.

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Kidstock with Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Moby, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Donovan and... David Lynch?

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.11.2009 | Entertainment

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Mike Ragogna

This concert will be about the music, but its statement of solidarity and support for upliftment in education could be the beginning of yet another American wave of consciousness raising.

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An Open Letter To My Friend Michael Steele

Russell Simmons | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics

Read More: Global Grind, Michael Steele, Russell Simmons, Open Letter, Politics News
Russell Simmons

Don't let those who are angry in your base guide your choices or let the people to the left of President Obama push your buttons. This is your chance to make history and real change.

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Obama's Inauguration: What You Didn't See On TV!

Ariston Anderson | Posted 02.21.2009 | Entertainment

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Ariston Anderson

We can't remember Washington ever being so cool. What follows are our most unforgettable moments from the inauguration festivities.

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A Letter to Russell Simmons: Stop Selling Your Rushcard!

Ryan Mack | Posted 02.13.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Pre Paid Debit Card Scams, Financial Literacy, Economy, Economic Empowerment, Community, Community Organizing, Financial Scams, Scams, Community Empowerment, Russell Simmons, Entertainment News
Ryan Mack

Making money from ignorance is not the answer -- education is the answer and we must provide it. All of our actions must be done for the good of the people and not the good of the pocket.

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SERVICE: Russell Simmons' State Your Change Video

Causecast | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics

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Causecast leader Russell Simmons talks about the changes he would like to see in the world....

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State Your Change

Levi Felix | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Ryan Eggolds, State Your Change, Change, Russell Simmons, Freedom of Expression, Videos, Causecast, Self Exploration, HuffPost Inauguration Ball, Maria Shriver, Huffington Post, Myspace, Hanson, Living News
Levi Felix

Be inspired by some of the amazing videos others have posted, post your own video to Causecast and together we will answer Obama's call for change.

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The NY Daily News' Stanley Crouch Fails to Understand the Legacy of Malcolm X

Russell Simmons | Posted 01.03.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Stanley Crouch, Malcolm X, NY Daily News, Russell Simmons, Hip-Hop, Hip Hop, Stanley Crouch Rap, Stanley Crouch Hip-Hop, Entertainment News
Russell Simmons

Rappers, in the spirit of Malcolm X, point out contradictions. Both in their words and cultural dress codes, hip-hop defies the rigidity of people like Stanley Crouch.

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Obama's Post-Election Good Outweighs the Bad Remnants of the Past

Russell Simmons | Posted 12.21.2008 | Politics

Read More: Opinion, Politics, Obama Transition, Barack Obama, Russell Simmons, Politics News
Russell Simmons

The positive and uplifting spirit of the African American community and all others of goodwill will not be broken by the these latest random acts of madness -- the threats made against Obama.

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Petra Nemcova Proves Now is the Time to Give More Than Ever

Ariston Anderson | Posted 12.20.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Bill Gates, Happy Hearts Fund, Serena Williams, Matt Damon, Petra Nemcova, Seth Myers, Mary Alice Stevenson, Recession, Sarah Palin, Wyclef Jean, Kevin Spacey, Molly Sims, Cirque Du Soleil, Stewart Rahr, Donald Trump, Snl, David Fincher, Marisa Miller, Quincy Jones, Estelle, U2, Russell Simmons, The Edge, Entertainment News
Ariston Anderson

"It's hugely important that we don't fall into the trap of saying, 'Oh, it's going to be harder to raise money.'"

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The Hip-Hop Effect

Russell Simmons | Posted 12.14.2008 | Entertainment

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Russell Simmons

18-35 years voted in the 2008 elections in record numbers. The "Hip-Hop Effect" neutralized the so-called "Bradley Effect."

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The Fight Is Far From Over

Russell Simmons | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics

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Russell Simmons

We are issuing an urgent call for continued action by America's young voters to insure that Obama's leadership is forthrightly supported. The election is over, but the essential work of transformation has just begun.

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Why Obama is in The Source

L. Londell McMillan | Posted 11.24.2008 | Media

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L. Londell McMillan

In 2008, no figure is more important to people of all backgrounds than Barack Obama, which is why The Source put the Illinois Senator on the cover of our November 2008 issue.

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John C. Reilly, Flea, Shepard Fairey, Miri Ben-Ari, Russell Simmons, Marc Ecko, MC Yogi (Obama-Inspired VIDEOS)

Ben Arnon | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics

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Ben Arnon

"If you choose to exercise your right to vote, your opinion matters. A banker's vote carries the same weight as a skateboarder, a farmer or someone who is unemployed."

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Hip-Hop stars predict the election

Ariston Anderson | Posted 11.17.2008 | Entertainment

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Ariston Anderson

In Oliver Stone's new film W., Barbara Bush credits the media for helping to elect Bill Clinton over her husband's second term. Why thank you, Babs....

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Getting Out the Vote

Russell Simmons and Rev. Lennox Yearwood | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Russell Simmons and Rev. Lennox Yearwood

We're able to combine forces to encourage many young Americans to vote in what is probably the most important presidential election of our generation. This is our lunch-counter moment for the 21st century.

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Monocle Presents Its Dream Cabinet

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 10.23.2008 | Media

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Monocle, the international briefing on current affairs, recently put together its recommendations for the next President's ideal cabinet. In a vide...

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"New Flava"

Russell Simmons | Posted 09.06.2008 | Green

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Russell Simmons

I view KFC's Canadian launch of this new vegan sandwich as the first step toward a more compassionate company and hope it will be made available here in the United States for all to enjoy.

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Miley Cyrus Bike, Celebrities On Bikes, Politicians Biking, Famous People On Bikes

Olivia Zaleski | Posted 07.21.2008 | Green

Read More: George Bush, Celebrities Biking, Miley Cyrus, Al Sharpton, Beijing Olympics, Miss Universe, Green Celebrities, David Clowney, Green Living, Bike Culture, Biking, Russell Simmons, Environment, Mayor Bill White, Bike, Senator Ellie Kinaird, Albert Einstein, Green News
Olivia Zaleski

Whether influential, intriguing or simply offensive, these celebrities, politicians and pop culture icons have caught my eye for helping the planet, saving money on gas and looking sweet atop the seat.

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The Diamond Empowerment Fund

Russell Simmons | Posted 07.04.2008 | Living

Read More: Diamonds, South Africa, Diamond Empowerment Fund, Russell Simmons, Africa, Meditation, Africa Dimonds, Living News
Russell Simmons

After being with the Maharishi Institute students in South Africa, practicing transcendental meditation together and speaking with them about their lives and where they want to go, I am more inspired than ever.

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Kimora Lee Simmons Files For Divorce

AP | Posted 04.03.2008 | Entertainment

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Kimora Lee Simmons has already moved on, but she took steps to make it official by filing for divorce from her husband of seven years, entertainment ...

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Hollywood's Campaign Cash Holdouts

Huffington Post | Katherine Thomson | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Al Gore, Peter Sarsgaard, Scientology, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Russell Simmons, Susan Sarandon, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, Rob Reiner, Tommy Lee Jones, Cameron Diaz, Sean Penn, Kathy Griffin, Paul Haggis, Martin Sheen, Kid Rock, Alicia Silverstone, Alan Arkin, Daryl Hannah, Joan Jett, Tim Robbins, Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Brian DePalma, Huffington Post Fundrace, Henry Rollins, Michael Moore, Leonardo Dicaprio, James Franco, Fundrace, Drew Barrymore, Entertainment News

Third quarter contributions are out, and perhaps more noteworthy than the celebrities who have given are the many who have not. Especially if you cons...

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