Rev. Sharpton backs idea on rap lyrics
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The Rev. Al Sharpton, who has challenged the entertainment industry on denigrating lyrics, on Monday supported a state senator's idea to pull public investments from companies that won't clean up their act.
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COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 17 -- Ten days after she choked up while answering a question from a New Hampshire voter, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton took the pulpit at Citizens of Zion Missionary Baptist Church here on Thursday to cite a Bible verse in support of her main argument against Sen. Barack Obama.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton traveled Monday to Strom Thurmond's birthplace to visit the grave of a Thurmond relative who held one of Sharpton's ancestors as a slave.
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Comment is free: Mike Marqusee: This lifelong iconoclast will appreciate the irony of his lyrics bring taught in British schools.
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Gainesville, FL (U-WIRE) -- On a plane traveling from North Carolina to Gainesville, UF President Bernie Machen had made up his mind.
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Ask Grandmaster Flash about hip-hop stars deserving of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and he's quick with a list of rap icons.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton called Sunday for an investigation of the district attorney prosecuting a group of black teenagers on serious criminal charges stemming from a high school fight involving a white classmate.
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The head of the Church of England answers critics of a speech in which he said  it might be applicable in certain areas.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton celebrated his 50th birthday on Sunday with speeches, musical acts and a rendition of "Happy Birthday" with James Brown and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs on stage at Harlem's Apollo Theater.
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The Ol&#39; Dirty Bastard brought impressionism to rap. His rap style was a kind of scarily funny addict-talk. It verged on nonsense, but it was too familiar to be a joke.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton is a descendant of a slave owned by relatives of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond &#151; a discovery the civil rights activist called "shocking" on Sunday.
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Rapper Kanyon Grave's message is clear:   if you're a Christian you've got the best excuse to party,   because you're going to heaven.
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West, whose nominations also included best song, for Jesus Walks, has attracted attention for his original lyrics. &quot;That&#39;s like a perfect score.
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Any dispute over race between the Democratic presidential candidates is on its way to resolution, former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday on the Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show.
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Rappers love a good feud. Whether  it's East Coast vs. West Coast, or Eminem vs. everyone, the  spats inspire spiteful lyrics that make for juicy listening.
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James Brown's body was placed in a crypt Saturday at the Beech Island home of one of the soul singer's daughters, a spokeswoman for the Rev. Al Sharpton said.
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An Indonesian pop star hopes his anthems of tolerance can wean Muslims away from extremism. But some question his credibility to pronounce on matters of religion