Word On The Street

Akon Speaks His Mind

Just in case you missed it, here is the video of Akon dancing with a Trinidadian teen that had the internet goin' nuts a few weeks ago:

Last week Akon released a statement apologizing for the incident, but yesterday he spoke exclusively to EZ Street of 93.9 WKYS on how he really feels about what happened and the ensuing controversy.

Listen to the explosive interview here:

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Jerks At Work

Who has got the biggest jerk at work?

Tell us your story in the comments.

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Are You Overworked and Underpaid?

Is your job working you too hard for what they are paying you?

Prove it and win $100 and qualify for a chance to win a new laptop.

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Love in the Workplace

Are you down with dating someone in your office?

Do these kind of relationships ever last?

Share your stories.

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Mother's Day Is Right Around the Corner

What do mom's really want for Mother's Day?

Share your wish list in the comments section.

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Fenty Administration Copied School Strategy

According to today's Washington Post, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's administration copied significant portions of its education strategy verbatim from a plan developed by a North Carolina school system, to help the District's troubled public schools.

How do you feel about that?

What grade would you give Mayor Fenty so far on attacking issues in D.C.?

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Who Is To Blame For Toddler Shooting?

A D.C. toddler was accidentally shot in the hand and foot this past Saturday night inside his apartment. Details are still forthcoming and even though we don't know all of the facts, do you think that the parents should be charged with negligence?

Share your thoughts.

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D.C. Considering Tolls For Non-Residents

In a piece of legislation introduced by D.C. Council member Marion Barry, Washington, D.C. is considering installing toll booths for commuters and visitors to pay to come into the city.

Are you for or against paying to come into the District?

How much would you be willing to pay?

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Dear EZ, My man's summer wardobe is suspect

Dear EZ,

This may sound crazy, but how do I tell my man that his summer wardrobe is real suspect? We started dating this past December and his winter gear was cool. He'd rock the normal jeans, hoodies, sweaters and dress clothes. But now that the weather has gotten warmer, he's turned into Al Reynolds on me.

The other day he came to pick me up wearing a tight pink shirt, some white capri pants and sandals! Dude was dressed more feminine than I was. When I looked at him like he was crazy and questioned his outfit, he said he had those clothes on because it was hot. I'm sorry, but it wasn't that damn hot. I'm far from a homophobe, so please don't go there, but I'm a little concerned about his summer fashions and what hidden meanings they may have. I've been looking at him sideways ever since. First it's pink shirts and capri pants, next it's lipglass and a purse.

So tell me, EZ, am I just trippin' or should I take my man shopping for some manly summer clothes?

Signed,

No Passion For His Fashion

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D.C. Emergency Response System Controversy

This past Saturday morning a 5-year-old child died in a house fire and now D.C.'s emergency response system is being investigated. Is the emergency response system working or is 911 a joke?

Share your stories and comments.

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Dear EZ, What does a man really want?

Dear Ez,

What does a man really want?

I've recently gotten into some heated discussions about relationships with some male friends of mine. I'm tired of men saying that they can't find a good woman and that women these days can't be trusted because all they want to do is run around. Yet, these are the same men who run like hell in the other direction if they meet a lady who says she is looking for a meaningful relationship. All of a sudden she's taboo.

Tell me, when did it become a bad thing for a woman or anybody to want a steady, committed relationship? Why is it abnormal to want to be with one person at a time? It's not to say that I'm looking for a husband, if that is how it turns out then great, but I'd like to find someone who's not afraid of spending some quality time with me. I don't like dating several men at once, I find it can be a little uncomfortable and it isn't me. Will someone please tell me what are men afraid of? What do they really want? Do they even know?

Signed,

Bewildered Female.

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Senate Approves Iraq Pullout

As of this afternoon, both the House and Senate want the United States to start withdrawing from Iraq by October.

President Bush has already said he will veto the bill.

What message would you like to send to the President?

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Censoring Offensive Words in Hip Hop

Hip Hop mogul and Def Jam pioneer Russell Simmons recommends that the recording industry and radio stations ban the words b*tch, h* and n*gga from all future recordings.

Good idea or bad idea?

Weigh in...

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Gun Control

In light of the tragedy at Virginia Tech on Monday, do you think that the D.C. gun ban should be lifted after all?

Where do you stand on the gun control debate?

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