The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Miami-Dade Branch recognizes hip-hop culture and music as one of the most influential forces behind the movement and direction of today’s urban youth population. We want to enforce the understanding that while this culture plays a significant role in shaping America’s future, it also needs to take it’s place in helping to address and to change the problems identified in the world as is clearly evident today.

Our goals for the conference will be coupled with the goals of the already implemented “Back to School-Stay in School” Campaign. These goals include increasing college enrollment especially in historically black colleges and universities, increasing high school graduation rates, decreasing absenteeism, decreasing behavioral and disciplinary problem rates, increasing student morale, increasing awareness towards prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, improving general health and wellness through education, increasing as well as encouraging involvement in the NAACP, reiterating the importance of influencing >>> READ FULL STORY

They were "Sippin' on Moet" ........ Ken "Buckwild" Francis, host of "Buckwild" on Playboy TV, and Snoop Dogg recently taped the music video "Sippin' On Moet" for inclusion in the upcoming Playboy TV DVD release "Snoop's Buckwild Bus Tour."

Surrounded by a bevy of Buckwild Beauties, Francis and Snoop were also joined by Bishop Don Juan, Uncle Junebug, RBX, Superfly, and The Twins. Directed by Francis and Snoop, a commercial version as well as an adult-rated version were shot. Cites Francis, "This is sure to be the hottest uncensored music video ever!"

Photo Credit for all photos below: Hiltron Bailey

Ken "Buckwild" Francis, host of "Buckwild" on Playboy TV, surrounded by Buckwild Beauties on the video set of "Sippin' on Moet"

Snoop Dogg on the music video set for his upcoming Playboy TV DVD release.

Ken "Buckwild" Francis, Snoop Dogg and several Buckwild beauties on the music video set for Playboy TV.

CANDIS FRANCIS “THE NEW DANCEHALL/R & B QUEEN”

Check out the new single “SHAKE DEM OFF”

WWW.CANDISFRANCIS.COM

Candis strives for positive influences moving forward and she let’s her audience know that she won’t be tolerating any negativity. Her aggressive but comedic lyrics attest to her stand on haterz.

“I want everyone to shake off the haterz and continue to achieve their goals. Don’t let them keep you down for a minute. There’s enough room in the world for all to succeed.”