Tupac Amaru Shakur remains one of the world’s most recognizable figures over 20 years after his murder. On the 46th anniversary of his birth, his story has finally come to the big screen. These are my reflections.
The Perfect Peace of All Eyez On Me
Keep Ya Head Up: Tupac, Mental Health, and Hip Hop
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” ~The Holy Bible Matthew 5:14
A Rap Music Day Tribute
“May 3rd is Rap Music Day. Hiphoppas are encouraged to dedicate their time and talent to self-development and for service to their communities.”
~Hip Hop Declaration of Peace Ninth Principle
The Hip Hop Manifesto II
“Hiphop is the priceless principle of our self-empowerment. Hiphop is not a product.”
~7th Principle Hip Hop Declaration of Peace
Dr. Maya Angelou: A Lesson in Love, Liberation, and Living without Limits
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
~Maya Angelou
The Shack, and Other Heresies
I haven’t seen this film, and I’m hearing some terrible things about it from others who also haven’t seen it.
The Academy Award Show/Political Rally is coming up, so get ready for Hollywood’s opinions
Everyone is getting geared up to find out what Hollywood’s stars think of President Donald Trump and America today. Well, maybe.
In John Glenn’s passing, America lost a true hero
John Glenn was the face of the space race in the early 60s, as well as a war hero and former senator. PHOTO: nasa.gov
This African-American woman was a founder of American cuisine
Edna Lewis is a little known but critical figure in the history of American food.
Hummus with Drex
Flow arts is the complete mental absorption when manipulating props, Ben Drexler joined, 8 years ago while still living in Boulder Colorado back in 2006. His friends convinced him to attend Burning Man where he saw fire spinning for the first time. Drex described it as “one of the most beautiful things [he’s] seen in […]