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49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick made waves for kneeling during the US national anthem to protest systematic oppression of black Americans . Since then he has given $ 25,000 to Appetite For Change , an urban farming and food-education non-profit in Minneapolis . Kaepernick has also pledged to give away a million dollars - $ 100,000 per month , to a variety of smaller organisations dedicated to helping oppressed communities . Some of these organisations don ’ t have the national presence of , say , Planned Parenthood or the ACLU , but they ’ re taking on the same problems at a smaller scale .
Grab the family foodies and head out to the Smoke & Fire Festival this August . This free 2 day event will feature some of the world ' s best flavours and Americana bands around ! www . smokeandfirefestival . com
International brand Jack Daniel ' s have released whiskey infused coffee ! It delivers a smoky bourbon taste perfect for those old No . 7 mornings . www . jackdanielscoffee . com
Myron Rolle was once rated by ESPN as the number one football recruit in the United States . The pro athlete retired early from a successful NFL career to become a neurosurgeon . During his time in the NFL , he wasn ’ t your usual player , he researched stem cells , started anti-obesity programme that the U . S . Department of Interior adopted and even raised money for hospitals . 30 year old Myron graduated this Spring with his doctorate from Florida State University College of Medicine ! www . twitter . com / MyronRolle
Urban Movie Channel ( UMC ) has launched . UMC is the first premium subscription-based streaming service created for African American and urban audiences that features quality urban content across all genres , including feature films , original series , stand-up comedy , documentaries , and other exclusive titles . www . urbanmoviechannel . com
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Rapper , producer and visual artist M . I . A . or Mathangi ‘ Maya ’ Arulpragasam , will curate the 24th Meltdown festival in London , England 9th-18th June 2017 . www . southbankcentre . co . uk / meltdownfest
Ruff Ryder DMX will release his first album in over a decade later this year . It is rumoured to feature Dr . Dre and Kanye West . Swizz Beatz confirmed the news sharing the possible album art , writing , " 2017 I hope you ' re ready !!!!!!!! RR 4 Life ." Instagram : therealswizzz