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58My dad- the wannabe gangster
My father, Joseph Christopher Wanniappa was born on August 23rd 1952 to a happy-go-lucky family of middle class Colombo Chettis. The family home was at Kelaniya, Sri Lanka- a small town in the 1960's. My grandpa was a draftsman and reputedly had the...
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76Fresh Reviews: "Spirits Of St. Paul"
Not rated, but probably would be an R for strong language, violence and sexual references. * * * * * * * * * * This movie is currently playing at the St. Anthony Main theatre in Minneapolis, where I saw it this past Monday. It...
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65The Gangster Nurse
“I had to make something of myself” He had tattoos and a shaved head His past was more than a memory It was a life that that almost left him for dead As I let him stick the needle in I felt no pain while I measured his pride My indifference was...
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68Hipster Hop and The Plight of the Modern Rapper
An acquaintance once asked me the following question: "Hey Justin, can you tell me why every single hip-hop song is about how snug the pants are 'cuz they be full of money?" It was an innocent question of course. Rappers are widely known as some of...
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63Who Invented the Hoodie and How Did It Become a Co-conspirator in the Death of a Teenager?
The hoodie or hooded sweatshirt was branded a co-conspirator in the shooting death of Florida teenager, Trayvon Martin by renowned reporter and journalist, Geraldo Rivera. He later apologized for his remarks, but it left me thinking: Who invented the hoodie?
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59A Gangsta in My Classroom
So where do all these expelled students suspected of gangsta activity end up because no other schools want them? You got it. They end up on the streets causing trouble. That’s the Catch 22. You want young people who may have made a bad decision to...
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62Dad Always Seemed To Know The Right People - By Dan W. Miller
Dad had grown up in downtown Los Angeles and always seemed to know the right people. "Wanna go see Ali box? I can get tickets from my friend," he asked me one day. He was referring to the upcoming heavyweight title match between Muhammad Ali and the...
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61The Gangster Era of Film Stars
Following the Roaring 20's, Hollywood took advantage of Underworld Gangsters notoriety and used it in profitable films.
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71Why has hip-hop been dead for a decade?
Is hip hop truly dead? or is it making a comeback in the form of the old school generals who wont allow 'fakers' to destroy what they build up.
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83Dear Sister Souljah, Can You Please Publish the Porsche Santiaga Saga?
This includes a review of The Coldest Winter Ever, Midnight: A Gangster Love Story, Midnight and the Meaning of Love, and No Disrespect, all by Sister Souljah. I hope that the Porsche Santiaga saga is published soon, at least before the next Midnight novel!
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