National Poetry Month Contest!!!

National Poetry Month!

For those interested in submitting a poem for the AntiWeak contest, the rules go as follows:

• Each person is allowed to submit more than one poem to the blog
• ONLY ONE POEM CAN BE SUBMITTED INTO THE ACTUAL CONTEST
• The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 22nd. 
• The official contest winner will be announced at the end of April 

Inspire. Mentor. Move forward together. 

DJ Chi Presents: "Bonita" - Femdot ft. Jahsi Wonder

"Bonita"

DJ Chi has been working on his second installment of GRWYF (which will be titled GRWYF$ :FAMLAY) since he put out the first one and with summer quickly approaching he is almost finished with the year long project. To start pushing for the project, Chi decides to leak a joint off the tape along side his fellow GRWYF$ members Femdot and Jahsi Wonder. This joint has a pure feeling to it, take a listen as Femdot and Jahsi talk about the ideal type of girl to go after. GRWYF$ is due to drop in July.

The Importance of Becoming the "Village" That Helps Raise Black Children

"The Importance of Becoming the 'Village' That Helps Raise Black Children"

In the U.S alone, more than 21 million children are growing up in single-parent households. Among African American children, it's slightly more than 48 percent. There is a NEED for Black men and women both to step up and become that "village" that raises these children. We can do so be volunteering to mentor and helping out in the community. We are not goons & savages, we are the Kings & Queens of our future!!

Train up a child in the way he should go:

and when he is old, 

he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

The Value of Mentors

"The Value of Mentors"

A good example has twice the value of good advice. There are many people (including myself), that have had an idea of what it is that they want to do or accomplish, but don't know the correct way of going about doing so... My advice to those of you is to find you a mentor. According to Dictionary.com, a mentor is defined as a teacher, supporter, or a wise and trusted counselor. We all have dreams and desires, however; in order to make those dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of dedication, determination, and discipline. Visions are never fully formulated, they develop with time. Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow? Half of being smart is knowing exactly what you're dumb at. That's where your mentor comes into play! Mentor-ship is positioning your heart to receive God through a person. To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to inspire you, something to motivate you.  YOU are the master of your faith and the captain of your soul! Be with wise men and become wise, be with evil men and become evil. The best way to become better, is to surround yourself with others that are doing better. Your life doesn't get better by chance, it gets better by change! No matter how long you've traveled in the wrong direction, you ALWAYS have the choice to turn around! When you work at your job, you make a living...but when you work on yourself, you make a FORTUNE!

Mentor. Inspire. Move forward together.

#AntiWeak! 

"Know I Got It All" - Chucky5

"Know I Got It All"

"Survival's only for the strong", says Louisiana's own 20-year-old Chucky5. Currently attending Southern University in Baton Rouge, his main focus is making a name for himself in the rap game. His rookie mix tape titled "Contradicting Failure" was recorded right in his closet! Check out his most recent project titled "The Beginning of Malcolm X" , which can be found on Datpiff.com. As of right now, he is working on his third tape "By Any Means Necessary". GMC is the team! Check out the video above and support this kid! 

"Gridiron" - a poem written by Louis Curry

"Gridiron"

I grind to stay on top,

cause if I don't grind then all else stops.

See, Football is a tool to my success,

it keeps me in line and relieves my stress.

Some people say it's a hard game,

but I believe I'm truly blessed.

Everyone cannot live out this dream,

so cherish the moment

 because in the end,

we all get seen.

Either as the man that embraced this wonderful game,

or one that quit on his team.

In the end, 

we all leave the game with different stories to tell,

and one thing's for certain...

I'ma keep grinding until y'all know mines real well!

Designer's Corner- CooleyUnivercity.

Cooley Clothing! 

Cooley Univercity is a lifestyle brand from Chicago, IL. The inauguration of the brand was held at Eastern Illinois University, where a group of friends decided to make more use of their spare time. With life's twisting and turning tribulations, the brand slowly transformed from a hobby to a lifestyle. We Grind to Live. We Live to Grind. We are Cooley Univercity. Follow them at instagram.com/cooleyunivercity  and support the brand!

"Chi City Youth" a poem by Jazmine Mckinney

"Chi City Youth"

A very powerful poem, to say the least. Jazmine Mckinney speaks on the children on Chicago and the everyday obstacles and battles that our youth fight to survive daily. At some point, we have to stand up and acknowledge the root of the problem when it comes to violence and Chicago murder rates. Is there any hope for our youth? Or will we continue to sit back and witness them kill one another off? Take the time to listen, be educated, and be inspired! If you don't do anything else, please share this video to help bring awareness to the everyday struggle of our youth today. #BeInspired!!

"Something Spiritual" -Supah ft. King Popo

"Something Spiritual"

 

Upcoming Windy City artist Supah starts the year off right with "Something Spiritual". The song depicts the true meaning of a woman and man finding a spiritual connect with intense lyrics. On the chorus is featured BandKamp's (Paris Bueller, Young Chop, etc..) King Popo who adds his own unique style to the song. Take a listen, this is just a preview of what's to come from Supah's mix tape "No Hype", which is scheduled to drop soon! Hope you enjoy!

"Cold World" - B.I.G ft. Dubb Blak

"Cold World"

 

 

 

Filmed by: Ja-wan Gardner

 

20-year-old B.I.G (Big Intelligent Guy) ,from the South side of Chicago, is currently  working on a mix tape titled "Too Official". Take a listen as B.I.G spits about his experience growing in the tough streets of the Windy City. This is just a preview of what you can expect in the near future!