Is it really so surprising that such a breakthrough moment in American history is marked by such unconventional portraiture?
The New Obama Portraits Are Hardly Cause for Controversy
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
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
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 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.