Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons Says Tila Tequila Is Like Michelle Obama

source: CBS News

 CA In his celebrity blog entry for Global Grind on Friday, the former Def Jam mogul praised Tequila for a blog entry that she herself had written, exposing and condemning the cruelty of the fur trade. "Our blogger, Tila Tequilla, trumped all of our other ...

Published Sat, Jun 13

Barack Obama and the Contours of African American Social Protest ...

source: Political Affairs Magazine

 NY Dozens of hip-hop artists became involved in AIDS/HIV educational awareness campaigns, and contributed to community-building efforts. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons founded the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network in 2001, which was instrumental in reversing ...

Published Fri, Jun 12

Washington in 60 Seconds

source: Politics Daily

 DC 12:30 pm: Political odd couple, Dick Armey and Russell Simmons (co-chair of the Hip-hop Summit Action Network) speak at a lunch for children's health care and education. *1 pm: President Obama delivers remarks on "PayGo," a commitment to have only ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

Usher, Akon Honor Young People In New York At Do Something Awards

source: Post Chronicle

by Staff Stars including Usher, Akon and rap mogul Russell Simmons were on hand to present special prizes to inspirational youngsters at the Do Something Awards in New York on Thursday night (04Jun09). The ceremony at Manhattan's Apollo Theater honored ...

Published Tue, Jun 9

Lawmakers, Pundits React to Obama's Cairo Speech

source: Wall Street Journal

 NY –Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons: “This is the real way to fight terrorism, through open and honest dialogue, where we promote love and destroy hate. We are now witnessing the front line of the battle. The battle for the hearts and minds of the young men ...

Published Thu, Jun 4

"F%#k Cancer We Love Justin" Benefit Art Auction

source: Cool Hunting

 NY Fairey donated this piece to Russell Simmons's Art for Life Auction, with proceeds going toward a different good cause, the Rush Philanthropic Art Foundation. The foundation is dedicated... by Ariston AndersonAfter Andre the Giant and Barack Obama, ...

Published Wed, Jun 3

Nationwide College Contest To Reduce Carbon Footprint Gains Momentum - Emediawire

source: Emediawire

press release), WA The contest, which launched on March 31 with great fanfare and support from Hip-Hop mogul and globalGrind.com Editor-in-Chief Russell Simmons, BarelyPolitical.com's Obama Girl, and actor and activist Ed Begley, has helped spearhead renewed vigor among ...

Published Tue, Jun 2

Nationwide College Contest To Reduce Carbon Footprint Gains Momentum - PR Web

source: PR Web

press release), WA The contest, which launched on March 31 with great fanfare and support from Hip-Hop mogul and globalGrind.com Editor-in-Chief Russell Simmons, BarelyPolitical.com's Obama Girl, and actor and activist Ed Begley, has helped spearhead renewed vigor among ...

Published Tue, Jun 2