These are the Top 20 videos from rollingout.com that informed, empowered, educated and entertained our community in 2007.–dewayne rogers
2007 top scocial impact videos
Barack Obama – Purpose and Conclusion Seemingly on his way to a date with destiny, Barack Obama stopped by the National Black Caucus to deliver a powerful message that inspired the masses.
Chris Brown and Ford – Special Presentation Powerful partnerships were the name of the game in 2007. That point was driven home when Ford and pop superstar Chris Brown joined forces to promote the automotive giant’s voice-activated Sync technology.
John Legend and Tide – rolling outcommunity Focused on rebuilding a ravished post-Katrina community, Tide and John Legend lent a helping hand with their Loads of Hope Program in New Orleans.
Target’s Album Release Party for Common’sFinding Forever The stars were indeed aligned as some of the entertainment industry’s biggest and brightest stars came out to help Target celebrate the release of Common’s album,Finding Forever.
Jesse Jackson’s 66th Birthday Party – Special Presentation Headlined by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and Motown mastermind Berry Gordy, no expense was spared as minister and political activist Jesse Jackson celebrated his 66th birthday the right way.
Jerome Miller – The Business Desk A shining example for the African American community, Toyota’s Jerome Miller spent time withrohighlighting not only his brand, but the keys to business success.
Journey To Jenna – Purpose and Conclusion A travesty of justice responsible for galvanizing the black community,rowent on a journey to cover the emotional Jena Six rally in Louisiana.
James Brown’s Funeral ro’scoverage of James Brown’s funeral was one of the more touching segments of 2007. The funeral featured a performance by Brown’s band (the Soul Generals) and an impromptu dance by MC Hammer. Michael Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Brown’s daughter, Venisha Brown, gave touching eulogies.
T.I.’s Release from Jail Moments after rapper-actor Clifford “T.I.” Harris was released on a $3 million bond from the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta,rolling out TVwas on the scene to capture the embattled star’s first interview since being apprehended on gun charges.
Pimp C’s Funeral Over 1,700 family, friends and fans of Chad “Pimp C” Butler filled the Robert A. Bowers Civic Center in Port Author, Texas to pay tribute to another fallen legend in hip-hop.
Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and T.I.’s Birthday Party Several weeks before T.I. was arrested on gun charges by the FBI, he joined Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy to host one of the more elaborate celebrity birthday parties of 2007.
Snoop Dogg/Flavor Flav Behind the Scenes roTV cameras captured an exclusive behind the scenes conversation between Snoop Dogg, Flavor Flav and Junior Reed at the BET Awards. Viewers were able to see three hip-hop icons in a moment of camaraderie.
Michael Jackson’s 25th Anniversary ofThriller Can you believe it? It’s been 25 years since Michael Jackson released the chart-topping album,Thriller.roTV paid homage to the King of Pop and his groundbreaking achievement.
A Tribute to Dr. Donde West In one of her last interviews, Dr. Donde West, the mother of rap star Kanye West, gavero TVinsight on her relationship with her son and the reason she wroteRaising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar.
Bun B Behind the Scenes at The Dirty Awards Rapper Bun B serves as a guest correspondent forroTV during The Dirty Awards. Some of his candid interviews include one-on-one chats with Polow Da Don, Keri Hilson and 8 Ball.
