WE HAVE MOVED!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:08:23 -0500

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Toni Morrison's Letter to Barack Obama

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:59:44 -0500

Dear Senator Obama,

This letter represents a first for me--a public endorsement of a Presidential candidate. I feel driven to let you know why I am writing it. One reason is it may help gather other supporters; another is that this is one of those singular moments that nations ignore at their peril. I will not rehearse the multiple crises facing us, but of one thing I am certain: this opportunity for a national evolution (even revolution) will not come again soon, and I am convinced you are the person to capture it.

May I describe to you my thoughts?

I have admired Senator Clinton for years. Her knowledge always seemed to me exhaustive; her negotiation of politics expert. However I am more compelled by the quality of mind (as far as I can measure it) of a candidate. I cared little for her gender as a source of my admiration, and the little I did care was based on the fact that no liberal woman has ever ruled in America. Only conservative or "new-centrist" ones are allowed into that realm. Nor do I care very much for your race[s]. I would not support you if that was all you had to offer or because it might make me "proud."

Yes We Can

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:15:43 -0500

My Super Bowl 2008 Experience

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:07:40 -0500

Barack Obama at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:25:45 -0500

D-Nice TV Presents: Swizz Beatz Live

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:05:44 -0500

Swizz Beatz performing "It's Me Bitches" live at the Remy Martin event in New York City.

Drive By Shooting: Capetown

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:14:15 -0500

D-Nice TV Presents: True Hip-Hop Stories - YZ

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:07:37 -0500

I had the chance to interview golden era rapper YZ and discuss the making of his late 80's classic recording "Thinking Of A Master Plan". We also touched on family life and how he's coping with being legally deaf.

D-Nice TV Presents: True Hip-Hop Stories - BlackSheep

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:35:27 -0500

I had the chance to sit with Blacksheep member Dres and discuss with him the making of their classic recording "The Choice Is Yours (This or That)". Continue reading to view the images and watch the new webisode of "D-Nice Presents: True Hip-Hop Stories // Blacksheep.

Mary J. Blige : South Africa

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:42:36 -0500

D-Nice Presents: Echoes of Africa

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:29:29 -0500

Drive By Shooting: Johannesburg

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:59:27 -0500

It's been a while since I've last blogged. Today, I'm going to do what I do best and speak to you with my images. Here's the deal... I was asked by Mary J. Blige and her husband Kendu to join them on a trip to South Africa. I accepted their invitation. We left Los Angeles on Sunday night, and after being en-route for nearly 24 hours, we finally arrived in Johannesburg yesterday. As soon as we checked into the hotel, I dropped off my luggage, grabbed the cameras, and wasted no time starting my journey through the streets of Joburg. What I experienced has totally changed my life. At the end of the trip I will write a more detailed recap of my journey.

People I Know III

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:12:23 -0500

ABOVE: Kid Rock

D-Nice TV Presents: Big Daddy Kane & The Roots

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:06:34 -0500

Leica M8 Photoblog (14): Chamillionaire

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:56:13 -0500

One of the things I love most about being D-Nice is that I have access to so many people. I met Chamillionaire a few months ago and found him to be one of the most charismatic rappers I've met in a long time. Even when his #1 record "Ridin' Dirty" was all over the charts, he still showed a bit of humility. When fellow photographer and friend Jonathan Mannion told me that he was photographing Cham for the cover of the Source, I had to be there to document the session.