“Pushing [Ross] to do a show that he was not prepared to do was not beneficial to anyone.” -Ross show promoters After suffering 2 major seizures last week, Rick Ross has now cancelled a number of previously scheduled performances to focus on his health. TMZ reports Ross’ Saturday night October 22nd performance has been rescheduled […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As I’ve said before, there isn’t anything remotely “green” about mass incarceration. Here’s an infographic of some stats via the ACLU. Description: The war on drugs has helped make the U.S. the world’s largest incarcerator. America’s criminal justice system should keep communities safe, treat people fairly, and use fiscal resources wisely. But more Americans are […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Powered by Rehab Programs I’ve written about marijuana before on sofreshandsogreen.com and why not? Marijuana is green, but I’ve also written about the mass incarceration of young Blacks and Latinos and how that skews the census funding dollars in the neighborhoods they come from that would make their communities better places to live in. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“When you find out about the processed stuff you have been eating. I wonder why I was crazy all those years. All that garbage I was eating running around, the drugs didn’t help either.” -Mike Tyson to Greta Van Susteren Heavyweight boxing champ and Animal Planet reality TV star Mike Tyson wants you to go […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Anytime a substance that can be so dangerous is popularized through music or our culture, it becomes something that we need to be very worried about.” ~DEA Sarah Pullen According to a special report by KTLA the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down on “sizzurp” or “purple drank”. The cough syrup mixture contains Be […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Drugs that are legal cause at least as much damage, if not more, than drugs that are illicit,” -Wim van den Brink, a professor of psychiatry and addiction at the University of Amsterdam It seems the marijuana gods have bestowed upon their devotees a study that couldn’t back up their position more. A new study […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We will vigorously enforce the CSA against those individuals and organizations that possess, manufacture or distribute marijuana for recreational use, even if such activities are permitted under state law.” ~Attorney General Eric Holder California may be the first state to legalize marijuana in the US, however the Attorney General says the US government will enforce […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“America” dance scene in West Side Story, the movie Firstly I can’t stand the pluralized versions of Hispanics, Whites and Blacks. Now that that’s out the way, here’s what researchers found out about Latinos in the US are living longer than Black and White folks. US government researchers and other experts say: Be Sociable, Share! […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Remember Whitney Houston’s smash debut album from 1985? The one with Greatest Love All, Saving All My Love, You Give Good Love among others. Well, I changed it up a bit….well….a lot…..actually, you won’t recognize any of the originals. Bang this… p.s. Crack is wack! (sorry, I couldn’t resist) ~FreshNerd of 100 Akres Standouts for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For the 4th of July today I’d also like to talk about Mexico. I’ll explain why the state of Mexico says so much about the US in this post. Be Sociable, Share! Tweet
