Clip of the Day
Detriot Trying to Reinvent Education
CNN | September 1, 2010
Detroit is struggling to reinvent itself when it comes to educating its children. CNN’s Poppy Harlow reports.
How to Kill Black Youth (A Poem)
YouTube | April 1, 2006
Words Make a Difference in Big Easy
NBC Nightly News| August 28, 2010
Writer Renee Watson helped young people in New Orleans turn feelings into words by offering them an outlet after all the trauma they’d been through. NBC’s Kate Snow reports.
Children of Katrina
CNN | August 26, 2010
CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and filmmaker Spike Lee look at life post-Katrina through the eyes of children.
Alarming Graduation Gap for Black Males
NBC Nightly News | August 17, 2010
According to a new report, only 47 percent of black males graduated from high school in 2008. What does this mean for America’s future? NBC News’ Rehema Ellis reports.
Antoine Dodson Follow-Up
YouTube (via Colorlines) | August 20, 2010
Be sure to also read Fallon’s take on Dodson’s fame.
(From Colorlines)
Accidental Internet celebrity Antoine Dodson tells ABC News that, although his sister’s attacker is still on the loose, he’s made made a “nice amount of money” off of the infamous “bed intruder” YouTube meme. “Enough to move my family from the projects,” he says.
Dodson became a Web star after an interview he gave to a local Alabama television station went viral. The interview is part of a news report on the attempted rape of his sister. In the video (scroll down to watch), an emotional Dodson launches into an animated speech, declaring, “Hide your kids, hide your wife, hide your husbands, they’re raping everybody out here!” Within the first week that the video was online, several parodies appeared. Some had deeply disturbing racial undertones, while others were surprisingly talented musical odes. Even the North Carolina A&T University’s marching band has gotten in the mix.
The Black Girl Project
A Film by Aiesha Turman | Premieres August 27, 2010
The Black Girl Project is a documentary film which asks pretty much one question: who are you? Of course that question morphed into other, follow-up questions, but that singular question lies at the heart of the film.
In a culture where Black women and girls are either venerated for their saintly accomplishments which strips them of any other character attribute except that of martyr/mammy, or demonized and used as the fall gal to explain away all that is wrong with the Black community and society-at-large, it is important to hear and see Black girls speak their truths.
Traditional media continues to have a problem with realistic, multi-faceted portrayals of Black women and girls, and for that matter, all females of color. It is our hope that the film adds to the discussions about Black women and girls across the country and that it will contribute to a paradigm shift in how they are seen by others and how they see themselves.
Derrion Albert’s Little Sister’s Take on Youth Violence
Dateline NBC | August 16, 2010
10-year-old Ananya Martin is Derrion Albert’s little sister. Since the beating death of her brother Derrion in 2009, Ananya has not spoken publicly until this interview. Her aunt Adrienne Leonard says the only way she can do it is by reading sympathy letters that were sent to the family after his death.
America Now: Faces Against Violence
Dateline NBC | August 12, 2010
This Sunday, August 15th at 7 p.m./6 Central, Lester Holt shares what happened when Dateline NBC traveled to Chicago to learn about it’s gang violence.
Study: Black Girls Entering Puberty Earlier Than Others
Today Show | August 9, 2010
Chicago Youth Fight for Jobs
True Star Radio | August 3, 2010
Last week, hundreds of young people demonstrated in downtown Chicago, hoping to convince the state government to start funding a bill it passed for summer youth jobs.
6 Louisiana Teens Drown As They Try to Save a Friend
NBC Today Show | August 3, 2010
A group of six teenagers, ranging between 13 to 18, drown while trying to rescue a friend who stepped over a riverbed dropoff.
Unlikely Duet: Condoleezza Rice and Aretha Franklin ‘Jam’ for Underprivileged Youth
Today Show | July 28, 2010
(Associated Press) Condoleeza Rice and Aretha Franklin, two notable and powerful African-American women, joined forces last night for a great cause.
In hopes of raising money for arts education for underprivileged youth, Franklin showcased her world-renowned vocals while Rice tickled the keys with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
While their political views are on opposite sides of the fence, the Queen of Soul, who performed at Barack Obama’s inauguration, and Bush’s former Secretary of State put politics aside for the cause.
Philly Girl Writes to Obama About Being Bullied
Fox News | July 20, 2010
PHILADELPHIA – A young Philadelphia girl is bullied at school. She decided that she would do something about it. She wrote a letter – to the President of the United States.
5th Grader Ziainey Stokes and her sister Naeema stopped by Fox 29 and spoke to Thomas Drayton. Ziainey bravely talked about her experiences in school and why she wrote the letter.
Her reaction when she got a letter back from the Commander in Chief? “I was ecstatic!”
Budget Cuts Push Teens From Group Homes
CNN | July 14, 2010
Budget cuts in the New York area will force more then 400 troubled teens out of group homes like ‘MercyFirst.’
D.C.’s HIV/AIDS Problem
CNN | July 13, 2010
The Obama administration prepares to unveil its national HIV/AIDS strategy. CNN’s Dan Lothian reports.
First Lady Tackles Child Obesity
CBS News | July 9, 2010
First Lady, Michelle Obama is getting tough on childhood obesity with the launch of “Let’s Move,” a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic.
Oscar Grant Verdict Is In, Riots Ensue
NBC Nightly News | July 8, 2010
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Violent protests erupted in Oakland with stores damaged and dozens arrested after a Los Angeles jury convicted a white former transit officer of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.
Prosecutors had wanted Johannes Mehserle convicted of murdering Oscar Grant. So Thursday’s lesser verdict raised concerns of a repeat of the rioting that followed the shooting on New Year’s Day in 2009 on an Oakland train platform. The trial was moved to Los Angeles following the riots. (Read more)
Violence Is Not Justice! Oscar Grant Killing | Johannes Mehserle Trial | PSA by Youth UpRising
Youth UpRising | July 2, 2010
In anticipation of the jury’s verdict in the Oscar Grant murder trial, Youth UpRising, a youth empowerment group in Oakland, California released this PSA protesting police brutality and other forms of violence. If the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) cop on trial for Oscar Grant’s murder is acquitted, some expect riots in Oakland to ensue. Youth UpRising, on the other hand, is pushing for peace, regardless of the trial’s outcome.
Chicago South Shore Drill Team Makes a Difference
NBC Nightly News | June 30, 2010
Making a Difference: For 30 years, The South Shore Drill Team has been providing a refuge for Chicago kids who are looking for a safe place to fit in. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports.
“I’m Getting an HIV Test”
CNN | June 27, 2010
A 22-year-old woman gets tested for HIV hoping her actions will inspire others to do the same. National HIV Testing Day was yesterday, June 27th.
Teen in alleged cop beating speaks out
ABC News – Houston | June 24, 2010
New York Times – The Houston police chief has fired seven officers involved in the beating of a 15-year-old suspected of burglary, a beating that was caught on videotape and outraged many black residents. Four of the officers also face misdemeanor charges for the pummeling of the youth, Chad Holley, who had been handcuffed and forced to the ground after a short chase on March 23. Some black leaders called the charges of “official repression” a slap on the wrist and questioned why prosecutors had not persuaded a grand jury to charge the officers with felony assault.
Seed School Helps At-Risk Youth Grow
NBC – Today Show | June 24, 2010
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager takes a look at a new public school program that is helping underprivileged high school kids have brighter futures.
Call for Suspension Reform After Student’s Death
The Grio (via News One) | June 18, 2010
Last week, 15-year-old, Jawaan Daniels, was shot and killed during school hours. He was leaving Lafayette High School and going home for a suspension. But, parents say he should have been in school.
Buffalo parents argue that simply sending students home for suspension is not addressing the larger issue of their safety. The Buffalo Schools Parent Coordinating Council believes that the school district hands out too many suspensions to students–leaving them in danger.
Buffalo School Superintendent, James A. Williams, sat down and spoke to parents about reorganizing the suspension protocol.
Caught on Tape: Cop Punches 17-Year-Old Girl in Face During Arrest
MSNBC | June 15, 2010
An onlooker with a cell phone taped the scene as a cop punched a 17-year-old girl he was attempting to arrest for jaywalking.
Obama Administration: “Black Male Teachers Needed”
CNN | June 14, 2010
Education Secretary Arne Duncan wants more African-American males as teachers. CNN’s Tony Harris reports.
Census: Multiracial US becoming even more diverse
MSNBC | June 9, 2010
Teach Like a Champion
CNN | June 9, 2010
Author Doug Lemov studied teachers in low-income, high performance schools for five years to see what makes them great.
President Obama Gives Commencement Address at Kalamazoo Central High School
WhiteHouse.gov | June 07, 2010
The President speaks about the importance of personal responsibility and giving back to the community as he delivers the commencement address at Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, MI. The school was the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.
Banks in schools allow teens to cash in on financial literacy
The Grio | June 4, 2010
According to some studies, fewer than half of all high school seniors can pass a basic financial literacy course. That number drops to below 30 percent when those students have parents that make less than $80,000 a year. Numbers like that make many hope that programs like the bank at Thurgood Marshall Academy in Harlem, will help students with much more than just schoolwork. (Read more)
9 Nashville Middle Schools Suspend 50% of Black Boys
NBC News via Black Voices | June 3, 2010
Black Quadruplets Head to Yale
ABC News | May 31, 2010
Kenny, Ray, Martina and Carol Crouch were all accepted to Yale University.
Lawyer Says Evidence in Shooting of Aiyana Jones Shows Police Cover-Up
Fox News Detroit | June 1, 2010
OUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) – Attorney Geoffrey Fieger says an independent autopsy shows 7-year-old Aiyana Jones was shot through the top of her head during a police raid on her home
Fieger says Macomb County Medical Examiner Daniel Spitz has determined that the single gunshot exited through Aiyana Stanley-Jones’ neck, grazing her chest. Fieger said the shot was fired from the porch and through the open doorway.
Police said the girl was shot in the neck when an officer struggled with, or was jostled by, her grandmother inside the home.
“When officers entered the house, she was already shot,” said Fieger, who was joined in Tuesday’s press conference by Aiyana’s parents and grandmother. “It’s also clear there is no time for a scuffle.” (Read More)
Twin Sisters Graduate with Identical Grades
NBC News (via NewsOne) | May 28, 2010
Not only do identical twins LaTonya and LaToya harris share the same DNA, they share the same GPA as well. Their grades made them the joint valedictorian for South Garland High School in Texas.
Youth Programs Aim to Combat Chicago Youth Violence
The Columbia Chronicle | May 2010
West side Chicago youth centers, such as Umoja Student Development hopes to keep kids off the streets and combat the violence within its own neighborhoods. In the wake of Chicago Public school student Derrion Albert’s fatal beating at Fenger High School in Chicago’s south side, the Obama administration called forth a press conference in October of 2009. There, they addressed youth violence as a national issue. The Chronicle brings you an exclusive feature documenting this recurring issue.
“It Ain’t My Fault” – Jam Session for Gulf Aid
May 19, 2010
Mos Def, Lenny Kravitz, the Preservation Hall Band, Trombone Shorty, and Tim Robbins teamed up recently to record It Ain’t My Fault to benefit Gulf Aid, a nonprofit created in response to the oil spill off the Louisiana Coast. Check out the video above and if you’re interested in donating to the cause, please visit http://GulfAid.org
Usher Introduces His Youth Organization, “New Look”
NBC Nightly News | May 20, 2010
Black or White: Kids on Race
CNN | May 19, 2010
CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Soledad O’Brien talk with Essence Magazine and a book author about kids’ views on race.
A Little Positivity: School in South Side Chicago Sends All Graduates to 4-Year Colleges
ABC News | May 18, 2010
Wyclef Jean Urges Public to Remember Haiti
MSNBC | May 14, 2010
Ethnic Studies Ban Racist?
CNN | May 13, 2010
This week, the Arizona governor signed a bill banning ethnic studies in public schools, suggesting that students are ”taught to resent or hate other races” in such courses. Click here for more information on the new law.
Sandra Bullock’s Adoption Controversy
CNN | May 9, 2010
CNN’s Don Lemon speaks with a panel about the controversy of transracial adoption.
Remembering Lena Horne
ABC News | May 10, 2010
The legendary singer and actress died at age 92.
Documentary Trailer: “Waiting for Superman”
via Shadow and Act
The first film to be acquired at the Sundance Film Festival this year – a documentary called Waiting For “Superman”, directed by Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) about the crisis in public education in the USA, featuring leaders in the field of education, including Bill Gates of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone in Harlem, New York: andMichelle Rhee, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public schools. In theatres in the fall (no specific date yet).
Obama: 290,000 New Jobs in April
CNN | May 7, 2010
President Obama touts new job numbers, but warns the recovery is not complete.
Debit or Credit: Which Card to Use?
ABC News | May 6, 2010
Mellody Hobson explains the benefits and drawbacks of each card.
The Cleveland Show – Kanye West Rap Battle
Fox | April 30, 2010
Amanda Diva Talks Celebrity Adoption, Single Black Females & More
BlackVoices.com | May 3, 2010
This week, journalist Bonsu Thompson (XXL.com/Vibe.com) and author Tionna Smalls (‘What Chilli Wants’) stopped through to tackle the topic that everyone seems to be talking about, “Why Can’t Successful Black Women Find a Man”? This is a good one, folks! This panel has definitely got a unique take. Also, Tionna sits down with Deev’s funniest character to date, Topra Shanks, and our host shares her thoughts on white actresses and black babies.
Better Communities Equal Better Schools?
Morning Joe – MSNBC
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis talk about August Wilson’s ‘Fences’
ABC News | April 16, 2010
Don’t Mess With Ernestine Shephard
ABC News | April 26, 2010
Body building grandma, 73, runs marathons, benches 150 lbs.
Colbert Makes Fun of Arizona Immigration Law
Colbert Report | April 27, 2010
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Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
New documentary out on DVD today
Why We Laugh, directed by Robert Townsend and narrated by Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett, “traces the evolution of black comedy from the days of Stepin Fetchit to the present,” and features interviews with comedians including Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Steve Harvey, Katt Williams, and many more.
New Arizona Immigration Law, Racial Profiling?
CNN | April 26, 2010
Arizona police chiefs call fears of racial profiling under a new immigration law unfounded. CNN’s Casey Wian reports.
Boondocks Season 3 Clip
New Season Premieres May 2, 2010 on Adult Swim
Loading ...Why Can’t a Successful Black Woman Find a Man?
ABC | April 21, 2010
Click here to watch other clips from last night’s Nightline special.
College Student Attack a Hate Crime?
CNN | April 20, 2010
The student body president of California State University, Chico, was recovering Monday from stab wounds suffered in what police believe was a hate crime, officials said.
Joseph Igbineweka, who was born in Nigeria, was stabbed early Sunday while walking in a Chico neighborhood near the college where mostly students reside, Chico police Sgt. Rob Merrifield said.
Igbineweka passed two men who began to make racial slurs, Merrifield said. He ignored them and continued to walk, but they followed him and continued to yell at him. (Read more)
How to Save Minority Youth: Nice White Lady
MadTV
Jobs: Biggest Issue Facing Blacks
MSNBC | April 18, 2010
Black Men and the 2010 Census
New America Media | 2010
New America Media talk to young Black men about the upcoming Census.
Senator Explains his “Stop the Sag” Campaign
MSNBC via theGrio.com | March 30, 2010
“Anyone But Me” Web Series
Written by Susan Miller and Tina Cesa Ward | Season 2, Ep. 5
Anyone But Me is a critically acclaimed web series about New York city teens coming of age in the 21st century. The series follows the ethnically diverse cast as they explore for their own identity and search for acceptance. Realistically portraying the issues and daily struggles of Generation Z, Anyone But Me depicts the concerns of real-life teens such as sexuality, racial identity and the family dynamics present in today’s society. Using fresh plot lines, thoughtful dialogue and an authentic cast, the show aims to speak to issues that are ignored in mainstream television. (Catch the rest of the series here.)
Minority Jobless Gap
CNBC | March 18, 2010
A new report by the Joint Economic Committee shows the struggle for jobs is particularly acute for African Americans. William Rodgers, a Rutgers professor and former Labor Dept. chief economist, and Harley Shaiken, a professor at UC Berkeley, share their insight.
Vanessa Williams Calls “The Blind Side” Another White Savior Flick
ABC | March 7, 2010
Vanessa Williams spoke with the women of “The View” about what she felt about the Academy Award-winning film, “The Blind Side.”
Warning to Facebook Users: Worldwide Virus Spreading
CNN | March 18, 2010
CNN’s Errol Barnett reports on fraudulent Facebook messages and what to do to protect yourself.
Revisiting an Experiment on Race
ABC News | March 9, 2010
Former Security Guard Starts His Own High School
CBS News | February 12, 2010
An alternative all-boys high school on Cleveland’s hard luck Eastside is being turned around by a former security guard. In the three years since it opened, not one kid has flunked out. Jim Axelrod reports.
11-Year-Old Lobbies Congress for Health Care
MSNBC | March 9, 2010
At the age of 7, Marcelas Owens lost his 27-year-old mother to pulmonary hypertension after losing her job and health insurance.
Now, the 11-year-old fifth grader is heading to Congress to advocate for health care reform.
Young People Make Film about AIDS and the Black Community
via Black AIDS Institute | August 13, 2009
In “Why Us? Left Behind and Dying,” 20 Students from Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh PA work with filmmakers to discover why AIDS is ravaging the African-American Community.
Mo’Nique on Mary Jones: “Everybody deserves to be loved.”
CNN | March 8, 2010
Last night, Mo’Nique joined an exclusive list of Oscar-winning African-American women. She spoke backstage about what the win meant to her as well as how she felt about her villainous character in “Precious.”
Strengthening America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
WhiteHouse.gov | February 26, 2010
President Obama signs an executive order to strengthen the capacity of and increase access to Federal funding for the Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Funny or Die’s Presidential Reunion
Funny or Die.com | March 3, 2010
The SNL presidents of the past join together to provide words of wisdom to President Obama.
Lee Daniels on His Oscar Nominations
The Grio | March 3, 2010
Daniels: [African-Americans] have to get out of the ‘Huxtable’ mode of trying to be perfect,” Daniels said of the famous Cosby Show family. “There’s so many elements of African-American culture and families that we choose not to examine.
A Girl Like Me
A documentary by Kiri Davis | 2006
Color is more than skin deep for young African-American women struggling to define themselves. (Read more about the film here.)
Obama Announces Plan to Lower High School Dropout Rates
via CNN.com | March 1, 2010
Today, President Obama attended a press conference in which he introduced a plan to address and tackle the nation’s high school dropout crises. The new mobilization campaign is called Grad Nation and more information can be found below.
On March 1, 2010, General Colin Powell, America’s Promise Alliance Chair Alma Powell and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the formation of Grad Nation. Grad Nation is a 10-year campaign to mobilize the nation as never before to reverse the dropout crisis and enable our children to be prepared for success in college, work and life. (Read more)
First Black P.O.W. Interviews on Today Show
MSNBC.com | February 22, 2010
This week on the Today Show, former U.S. Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson spoke with Matt Lauer about her experience as a 19-year-old prisoner of war in Iraq in 2003. She recently wrote an autobiography about her experience called I’m Still Standing.
Managing High Expectations
ESPN.com
Florida State football star and NFL prospect, Myron Rolle talks about what it means to be a Rhodes Scholar. Read the ESPN story here.
Sade Horses Around with Wanda Sykes
via Idolator.com | February 22, 2010
via Youtube | February 22, 2010
The ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha from the University of Arkansas won the $100,000 1st place prize at last weekend’s Sprite Step Off-Challenge in Atlanta. We have been hearing mixed responses about this result–mixed because ZTA is a white sorority that received the shine participating in a historically black cultural form, but they also apparently stepped really well. So, we decided to post this video for you to decide for yourself.
Loading ...Tiger Woods’s Apology
via CNN.com | February 19, 2010
In case you missed it, here’s all 14 minutes of Tiger’s televised remarks.
Fan Video Gets Picked Up By Lupe Fiasco
via LupeFiasco.com | February 17, 2010
One of Lupe Fiasco’s fans posted a unofficial video for his new single “I’m Beamin” and Lupe happened to see it and enjoyed it enough to post on his official website. Hopefully this is inspiration for continuing to create and share your hobbies with the world.
Biggest Dodgeball Game in the World
University of Alberta | February 5, 2010
Earlier this month, the University of Alberta successfully set the Guinness World Record for the biggest dodgeball game ever played. Bring back memories of gym class?
The Slam Dunk Contest We’re Still Talking About
NBA All Star Weekend | 2008
So, the plan was to post a highlight from this year’s All Star Weekend, but unfortunately, it turned out to be uneventful. So here’s video of what we believe to be one of the best dunk contests in years. Enjoy!
Loading ...ALIen Performs Live Remix of Lupe Fiasco’s “I’m Beamin”
Illroots.com | February 11, 2010
Now THIS is drumming!
President Obama Sings the Back National Anthem
Associated Press | February 10, 2010
Stephen Colbert Celebrates Black History Month
Colbert Report | February 9, 2010
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Making of Sade’s “Soldier of Love”
AOL.com (via BlackVoices.com)
25 Years after the debut of her first album, Sade’s long-awaited sixth album, Soldier of Love was released today. We are celebrating the return from her 10-year hiatus with this video. Enjoy!
“Who Dat Say They Gon’ Beat Dem Saints!”
CBS News | February 8, 2010
Congrats to the New Orleans Saints for winning the 44th Super Bowl!
HP Computers are Racist?
This hilarious video, which accuses HP of manufacturing a racist webcam, created a lot of buzz on the internet. Though it was later proven that sufficient lighting-and not light skin- is needed to engage the face-tracking feature, this video still has us laughing!
“We Are the World” Class of 2010
Associated Press | February 2, 2010
25 years after the original, charity anthem ‘We Are The World’ has been given a hip-hip, pop twist by top artists, including Celine Dion, Jonas Brothers and Wyclef Jean. The stars have re-recorded the 80s hit to raise money for Haiti.
Jennifer Hudson Performs “I Will Always Love You”
BET | February 2, 2010
Last night, JHud honored Whitney Houston at the BET Honors.
“Loo$e Change” by Mykwain Gainey
Read Fallon’s blog about this witty short film.
Lupe Fiasco ‘Somewhat’ Agrees With Controversial Bill O’Reilly Comment
Chicago MC says talk-show host had ‘credible argument’ when he compared Chicago to Haiti.
MTV | January 27, 2010
Lupe Fiasco: “I don’t want to be pointed out as supporting Bill O’Reilly in any way because he can be on the garbage sometimes. When you’re comparing certain areas in the U.S. that are predominantly African-American or Latino, it’s very easy to compare it to the Third World,” Lupe said. “Just in the amount of violence that’s there, the corruption that’s there, the gang activity that’s there. It’s prevalent and dominant in Haiti. The corruption of the local politicians, the abject, corporate exploitation that takes place there, loan sharking, all that stuff. I think you can make the comparison to a lot of places in the U.S. Oakland [California], Detroit. Detroit’s got abandoned buildings. On that note, he’s definitely not out of the ballpark. There’s a credible argument there. I agree with that in some aspects.”
Listen to Bill O’Reilly’s comment here
What do you think???
Parks and Recreation – RZA Screen Test
from Parks & Recreation (NBC)
In this hilarious “extra bit”, RZA from the Wu Tang Clan auditions for the part that is later played by Amy Poehler.
Empire State of Mind Part XXII
by PS22 Chorus
The PS22 Chorus delivers big time on this New York anthem by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys! Props to Dominique & Messale for amazing jobs on the lead vocals & rap (respectively). And of course to Ethan for a well-deserved happy dance at the song’s conclusion.
We based our version more on the Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind Part II,” but as a tribute to Jay-Z version, the kids and I created our own little rap that obviously was a bit more age appropriate.