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Monica Monica Lifts Veil
R&B singer Monica discusses her new reality show, education and her idol, Mary J. Blige, with Human Nature. VIEW STORY AND VIDEO
 
Keri Hilson Keri Hilson’s Message
Keri Hilson recently shared with students how important education is to succeeding in life and the music business. VIEW STORY AND VIDEO
 
Roc Nation Rookie
J. Cole, the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s highly anticipated Roc Nation label, is generating
considerable buzz of his own. VIEW STORY AND VIDEO

 

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Reggaeton superstar Don Omar offers insight on what’s next for reggaeton music and his expanding career. VIEW STORY AND VIDEO
 
ART & STYLE
Virtual Wardrobe

Virtual Wardrobe Keeps Fashion Suave Organized

Developed by two young entrepreneurs, the iCONIQ interactive computer wardrobe organizer, developer and planner offers solutions to users’ fashion worries. READ MORE

 
Viola Davis
One-on-One with Viola Davis
Academy Award-nominated actress opens up about her film career and the challenges of black actors in Hollywood. READ MORE
   
OUR BIZ, HEALTH
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Addressing the Student
Loan Crisis
Education finance experts dissect the alarming trends for African Americans, who graduate with the highest amount of student loan debt. READ MORE
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THE RUNDOWN

MTV launches MTV Arabiya across the Pan-Arab region. Survey finds a pattern of greater acceptance of suicide bombings by young Muslim Americans. Three million names of slaves once held by the British Empire posted. The NAACP is being pressured to change its name to appeal to a younger generation.

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AMERICAN GRAFFITI: As the nation’s cities undergo a massive redevelopment, it’s unclear how much longer these street art galleries will remain open. LAUNCH SLIDESHOW

 
HN MAG IN ATLANTA

Human Nature recently stopped by j3 Group's Remy Martin day party at Shout in Atlanta. Human Nature also joined Word of Mouth Atlanta, eUrbanNetwork.com, ATL2nite.com, "Atlanta's Own" Jimmy Jones and The Atlanta Voice at the Battle of Sexes Edition networking reception.
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HN Around Town  
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Industry professionals recently joined with fashion designers, hip hop artists, pro basketball players and actors for Ed Hardy Vodka’s NBA Draft party at the Katra Lounge in New York. LAUNCH SLIDESHOW

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Spike Lee Loves Human Nature Magazine!

Director Spike Lee poses with Human Nature Program Director Winston Holder during the 2008 presidential inauguration.

 

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Winter 2010, Vol.IV
 
World AIDS

With World AIDS Day Brings Renewed Focus on Youth

 

The world’s commemoration of the 21st World AIDS Day has brought new concern about whether HIV prevention messages are effectively reaching young people. READ MORE

 
Bill Gates

Bill Gates Is Making Education Cool

 

Billionaire Bill Gates, top corporations and a host of celebrities have united in several campaigns designed to help reduce the vast number of U.S. high school drop outs. READ MORE

 

Music Mogul Commences on New Journey

 

Influential music executive Kevin Liles readies for life outside a major record label with several new ventures that target young people. READ MORE

 
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Fashion Icons Honored, Designers Excel at Front Row Show
 

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and other fashion icons were honored recently at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Front Row Fashion Show, which featured a diverse roster of designers. READ MORE

 
Hip-Hop's Finest Shine at BET Hip-Hop Awards

Jay-Z joined T.I. and Kanye West among the winners at the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards, held recently in Atlanta. Missy Elliot and Ice Cube picked up honorary awards for their contributions to hip-hop. READ MORE

 
CBC Focuses on Building
Young Leaders

The 39th annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference sought to connect young campus and community leaders with established government and corporate professionals. READ MORE

 
Devyne Intervention

After rising from humble beginnings to become a power broker in hip-hop, Devyne Stephens shares his story of overcoming obstacles, achieving success and helping others.
READ MORE

 
Inside Rik Cordero’s Change
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Noted music video director Rik Cordero is making waves in film with his latest effort, “Inside A Change,”a coming-of-age drama that the 30 year-old director developed based on a tragic personal friendship.
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Changing Lanes

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New York City hipster Vashtie Kola discusses how she regularly switches from the music, film and fashion industries, accomplishing several milestones along the way. READ MORE

 

Death of the King

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Since his death earlier this summer, Michael Jackson has been memorialized unlike any entertainer in history. But with the public mourning has come great debate about Jackson's personal challenges and legacy. READ MORE

 

Diddy to Youth: “We Got to Step Our Game Up”

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Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs offers suggestions on what today’s youth should do first in the post-Obama world. READ MORE