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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Brother of the Week: Brother Benneth Lee





                        

Benneth Lee

Mr. Lee's areas of expertise include street gang prevention and intervention strategies, rites of passage, how to provide culturally specific services, breaking the cycle of addictive relationships, best practice in addictions treatment, and how to work with clients in the criminal justice system.

He is a sought-after international trainer and consultant, having presented throughout the United States, Israel, and Africa. He has received numerous awards for his outstanding work, including the Professional of the Year award from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA), a Project Safe Neighborhoods award from U.S. Department of Justice, and a national America Honors Recovery award from the Johnson Institute for his work in providing innovative services to gang affiliated individuals in the criminal justice system.

Mr. Lee received his associate's degree in Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Kennedy King College (Chicago). He received his bachelor's degree at Northeastern University (Chicago) and his master's degree at Northeastern. Benny is married with children.

Benny Lee, as he is known by many, a former gang leader, recovering addict, and former death row inmate, has become a father, husband, and one of the top trainers and administrators in the field of social service. As community liaison and reentry specialist for TASC, Benneth Lee prepares individuals to make successful transitions from incarceration into the community. He also works with communities to help them build their capacity to effectively receive individuals returning home following incarceration

411 with Lisa's comment





                                    It's 411 Time (Mel)

 

It's the 411 My Children.. a lot to take in so let's get to it…  but remember. I'm just the messenger

 

Dave

One Chapter Ends, A New One Begins.

A New Lifes Story..

It's like a look from across the room that means nothing...

Until it does.

 

 

::::: UNDERGROUND BUZZ ::::::

This Married Couple is no stranger to tabloid headlines. They have a new reality show, but they need to stand out from the others. From getting into verbal sparing matches with each other to fights with other people in public seems to be their formula for success.

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Toni Braxton is in the financial doghouse again. For the second time in her life, and also in what, 5-6 years? i thought you couldn't declare again that fast? for real, toni? is this the best you can do, boo?the 43-year old singer has filed for bankruptcy. Braxton is in debt to the tune of $50 million. According to her list of creditors, she owes everyone money. Apparently, Braxton has been living large and not paying bills. Sources close to the singer say her debt led to the failure of her marriage to Singer Keri Lewis of Mint Condition. Braxton's latest money problems started when she had to back out of her Las Vegas show. She had a heart condition and her insurance company wouldn't cover the tab. The casino she was working with refused to cover the expenses. Her last album didn't do well, and there has been no word on an upcoming tour. Braxton was recently spotted at a Miami Dolphins football game all blinged out without a care in the world.

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L.A. Lakers Star Lamar Odom is keeping the Kardashians bankrolled. Odom is married to Khloe, and he just made her mother his new manager. Kris Jenner will get 25 percent of all money earned regarding non-basketball stuff. how stupid is THIS mofo?! i'm pretty sure the front of one them supermarket rags said khloe wants out already, but triflin'-ass mama has convinced her to stay for the money. i am SO sick of this whole family....

Get well wishes to CNN's Soledad O'Brien. She was thrown from a horse while riding in New York. She's scheduled to undergo knee surgery. O'Brien is back this month with another installment of her Black In America specials. This time the focus is the black church, and it airs October 21st. watch out, eddie long! ... lolol

Remember Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd! These midterms are more crucial than ever. If you don't vote, you don't count. Exercise your right that so many fought, bleed and died for in order for all of us to be heard. Vote on Election Day! Y'ALL - GO VOTE!! MAKE YOUR KIDS VOTE!! MAKE THEIR FRIENDS VOTE!!! THIS ONE IS CRITICAL!!!!!!!

 

 

When will Mariah Carey fess up and says she's pregnant. Her strange behavior has a lot of people talking. Her husband Nick Cannon recently celebrated his 30th birthday party in New York, and Mariah had to be forced to take pictures. She wouldn't take off her black trench coat. Carey had on high heeled shoes and a baggy outfit that barely concealed her protruding tummy. She sat in one spot all night and wouldn't mingle. At Nick's west coast party, Mariah didn't bother to show up. i'm wondering who are the two people left in the free world who DON'T know this heifer pregnant!! ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME??!! look at her! she wide as a damn house! mariah - just stop it!!! you ain't foolin' nobody, boo!!

Lisa Wu Hartwell is proving there is life after The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Hartwell is no longer a part of the Bravo TV reality show. She opted to leave the show so she wouldn't have to deal with the fakery. Hartwell is working on a new book called When The Cake Is Made.

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Oprah is preparing for the Jackson interview of all time. Winfrey recently made a west coast trip to the Jackson home and interviewed Katherine, Joe and Michael's kids. At one point during the taping, Papa Joe had to be told to give Oprah some space. He kept following her around the house. see. that's when you do that move from the chris rock movie "head of state" - SECURITY!!!!! lolololol Youngest son Randy was upset about Oprah being in the house claiming she didn't back his brother Michael when he was accused of child molestation. randy - go sit yo' ass down somewhere! He says Michael would never have approved of this interview, and that his parents made a mistake by agreeing to let Winfrey in their home. The Jackson interview on Oprah will air next month.

Speaking of The Mighty O, it's another honor for her. On December 28th, she will be one of the recipients at the Kennedy Center Honors along with Sir Paul McCartney, Choreographer/Dancer Bill T. Jones and Country Legend Merle Haggard. Oprah is in her 25th and final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

 

 

Mrs. Morgan Freeman is ready to talk. For 26 years, Myrna Freeman stood by her husband. The Freemans recently divorced, and she got $400 million in cash and real estate. DAAAAYYYUUMMM!!!!!! Myrna, 69, got the fifth largest divorce payout ever from the 73-year old Oscar winner. Myrna has put up with a lot from her ex-husband, like his numerous affairs with women, including his step-granddaughter. ok, morgan, you know i love you, but for real, dude -- ew. that's just nasty....Freeman's new movie, Reds, comes out on Friday.

 

Taraji is on the cover of Ebony, but she's also reunited with her good friend Terrence Howard. They'll be back as hosts of The Soul Train Awards. The 40th anniversary of Soul Train is being marked this year, and the awards show will air Sunday, November 28th. Special honorees include Ron Isley and Anita Baker. In more Terrence news, he also part of the cast of the Law And Order Los Angeles with Actress Regina Hall (the Scary Movie franchise). i LOVES me some taraji!!!!

 

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The new issue of Ebony magazine celebrates their 65th anniversary. The cover features Samuel L. Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Nia Long, Usher and Taraji P. Henson. This issue is a collectors' edition. The inside photos are great as they recreate famous Ebony covers of the past. There's John Legend as Duke Ellington, Mary J. Blige as Diana Ross, Regina King as Eartha Kitt, Samuel L. Jackson as Martin Luther King, Jr., Yolanda Adams as Mahalia Jackson, and Usher as Sammy Davis, Jr., just to name a few. awesome cover!!

 

Kerry Washington is the cover girl for Essence magazine. It's their Race In America issue.

 

Speaking of Essence, they're also debuting their new hair issue. The Hot Hair issue features Singer Monica on the cover and has over 590 styles for relaxed, natural and braided hair.

 

 

Don't miss Usher on his OMG Tour with special guest Trey Songz at various venues around the country.

 

 

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This week we lost two music greats. Queen Of Gospel Albertina Walker died at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness, and Philly's own born R&B Soul Legend Solomon Burke died suddenly in Amsterdam over the weekend at the age of 70. Burke best known for his classics Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms), Got To Get You Off My Mind and Cry To Me. Burke was a bigger than life music sensation, but he never reached superstardom. He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2001 and leaves behind 21 children, 90 grandchildren and 19 great grandkids. RIP, ms. albertina and mr. solomon. and it's true, he never got the recognition he deserved ... (ok, i'm tryna be respectful here, but, seriously - 21 and 90??!!! for real, solomon??!!!)

 

Filming starts next month in New York on Men In Black III. Will Smith returns with Tommy Lee Jones and newcomers Josh Brolin and Emma Thompson rounding out the cast.

 

 

Singer Kem has a lot to celebrate these days. He's got a hit album, Intimacy, 20 years of sobriety, and a new addition to his family. Kem has a new a baby daughter born a few weeks ago. Congrats Kem! good for you, bruh!

 

Star Jones and LaToya Jackson are part of the new cast of Celebrity Apprentice. The new season kicks off in January. oh good lawd...

 

The nominees for the 2011 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame have been announced. The nominees are The Beasties Boys, LL Cool J, Bon Jovi, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, The J Geils Band, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Chic, Darlene Love and Dr. John. The final list of nominees comes out in December. The 25th annual induction ceremony takes place March 14th in New York.

 

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Rapper/Actor T.I. could be headed back to jail. He will find out on the 15th how long.(11 Months) His recent drug arrest with his wife Tiny was a dumb move on his part. um, ya think??!!! His long awaited album has also been put on hold.

 

The soundtrack for Tyler Perry's latest movie For Colored Girls will feature the music of Gladys Knight, Lalah Hathaway, Leona Lewis, Estelle, Laura Izibor, Macy Gray, Janelle Monae and the late Nina Simone. The soundtrack comes out on November 2nd. The movie with Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine, Phylicia Rashad and Thandie Newton opens in theatres on November 5th.Tyler's newest project will involve The Rock, a.k.a. Actor Dwayne Johnson. In the movie, Take My Wife, Perry plays a divorced man who doesn't want to pay alimony to his ex-wife so he goes about finding her a new husband. When he finds the perfect suitor for his ex, he realizes he still loves his wife and wants her back. yeah, uh huh, ok, i'm buying tyler perry wants his wife back, aren't you? and of course, he will win her back over THE ROCK!!!  OF COURSE HE WILL!!! ...............................................................................

 

Boris Kodjoe is having problems with the I.R.S. He owes the I.R.S. over $200,000 in back taxes and his new NBC show Undercovers is in trouble. The ratings have not been good for the spy show, and the I.R.S. is after him. Kodjoe is currently the cover guy for the new issue of Jet magazine with his TV wife Gugu Mbatha-Raw. he is TOO fine on that show...but i dont see it lasting. all style, no substance, unfortunately ... but DAMN, he be lookin' fine as HEYALL!!! lololol

 

Is Halle Berry teaming up with Jamie Foxx and Martin Lawrence for their new Wanda And Sheneneh movie? Foxx made "Wanda" famous on the TV variety show In Living Color and Lawrence made "Sheneneh" famous on his Martin TV sitcom. Foxx hinted that Berry may play a part in the movie. this is GOTTA see!!! lolololololol

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Is Basketball Star Allen Iverson headed to Turkey? no. he IS a turkey!! lololThe 35-year old former NBA phenom is restarting his career. He was hoping for a starting position in the NBA, but no team will touch him. If Iverson is headed to Turkey, he will sign a contract worth $2 million plus incentives and add-ons. I hear he will get paid every week plus get a luxury car and a villa to live in.

 

Beyonce's mom Tina Knowles is coming out with a line of plus size designs for Walmart. The 30-piece collection will come in sizes 2-20. Mrs. Knowles has been at her best lately. She is no longer with hubby Matthew Knowles after his paternity scandal. Mrs. Knowles is looking better than ever, and many wonder did she get a facelift or get Botox. and what if she did?! she has earned it, staying with that asshole all these years...(Dave side note-word is, they've been seen out a few times.. Hmmmm)

 

Queen Latifah is entering the Vitamin Water market as the brand's newest spokesperson.

 

BUZZ ANSWER

This Married Couple is no stranger to tabloid headlines. They have a new reality show, but they need to stand out from the others. From getting into verbal sparing matches with each other to fights with other people in public seems to be their formula for success. i want to know if it is humanly possible to care any less than i do about this bullshit. here, lemme check. nope, it's not.

 

 

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Obamas' political road show playing Sunday in Ohio - Yahoo! News

Obamas' political road show playing Sunday in Ohio - Yahoo! News

President Barack Obama and first lady MichelleObama are campaigning together for the first time since the 2008 presidential race as they set their sights on Ohio.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

The top local news headlines from Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News

The top local news headlines from Yahoo! News - Yahoo! News

Chicago area news

University Park man guilty of 2nd-degree murder - Chicago Tribune

University Park man guilty of 2nd-degree murder - Chicago Tribune

A 69-year-old University Park man thought he had the law behind him when he fatally shot a 23-year-old neighbor whose puppy urinated on his manicured lawn, but on Friday a Will County jury disagreed, finding him guilty of second-degree murder.

This man and his attorney believe he should get probation because he gave a reason for killing someone. This is outrageous. Our society is going to hell in a hand basket. No is responsible for their behavior.

Friday, October 15, 2010

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