I worry about my kids...

A group of kids I'm trying to reach got busted for a petty robbery...Another one I'm trying to reach got shot...He's alive...But I have not talked to him since he got shot...He just barely made it. What I do is not easy...Chessboards and rap ain't always the solution...But to the degree that it is, I will stay on the block wherever I am needed. I wanna see you all make it...

Jrobi's Alekhine Defense Tutorial

Professor Griff: Political Rap and Chess

Another example of political rap and chess from the late 80's and early 90's is with rapper Professor Griff. He started out as the head of the security team for Public Enemy. After things got hectic between him and Chuck D, Griff dropped some records of his own. Many years later they reunited. His record Pawns in the Game was one of the most consistent in showing how rappers used chess as a metaphor to explain the importance of planning and strategy in ones life.

Boondocks Theme Song...Easily one of the best SHORT raps ever...

OK so here is the deal. I love this comic strip. LOVE IT!! But when it first came out as a cartoon, I was quite apprehensive. Only now, like, within the last year have I sat down to watch it. First of all, if you are not at least 17, you probably won't understand it's value. If you are under 17, you really should not watch it at all. The comic is best, because its easier to digest...

But I digress...(hey that rhymed)

The thing is, no matter if I love the episode, or hate it, the theme song is so inspirational. I was lucky enough to meet Asheru, the guy who made the theme song several years ago through my man Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples. I had to share it with you...

John O'Connell Kids Talk About Chess & Life (kids I work with)

I love Green Castle Block!! Check this out

Unprotected Pieces by GZA & DJ Muggs

The Mortimer Trap against Ruy Lopez: What to Do When White Gets Greedy

So many kids I work with think they want this life...They have no idea whats waiting for them...

Great vid on the Kings Indian by Green Castle Block

HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko Featured on Martial Arts Weekly Radio Show!

                              Photo by Christine Nguyen

I was recently interviewed on Blogtalk Radio by Sensei Duval Hamilton. It was a very fun talk and I really wanted to share it with you. We talked a lot about some of the deeper history of how the HHCF was formed. I hope you like it.

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HHCF Founder Adisa Banjoko featured on Martial Arts Weekly