I haven’t met a lot of people in my lifetime of whom I can say this is a sincere, true human being. I knew him as a naturally kind and generous man, whose boisterous and outgoing presence could fill up a room.
I Miss Kimbo Slice
To Trump or Not To Trump
Was Jesus opposed to Roman Rule? I don’t think he cared. Would he be opposed to Trump? Same answer.
The New Obama Portraits Are Hardly Cause for Controversy
Is it really so surprising that such a breakthrough moment in American history is marked by such unconventional portraiture?
Are “Lawn Jockeys” Merely Symbols of America’s Racist Past?
Like statues of Robert E. Lee, Americans of diverse backgrounds may view these pre-Civil Rights emblems through different cultural and historical lenses.
7 Ways Hip Hop Culture Can Eclipse White Supremacy
“Whiteness is the process by which White people fail to recognise how race impacts their lives; White privilege is the personal benefits of living in a society where Whiteness is centred; and White supremacy are the political outcomes of this racial buffer.” ~Dr. Zuleyka Zevallos, Applied Sociologist & Swinburne University Research Fellow
4 Reasons Cindy Campbell Is The Mother of Hip Hop
“Hip Hop saved my life.” ~Lupe Fiasco
What Does Your Independence Day Say About You?
What do you celebrate on your independence day? War? Peace? Think about it…
The Perfect Peace of All Eyez On Me
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.
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