SAN ANTONIO — Texas has long been defined by its willingness to build at scale, but the reconstruction of U.S. 90 on San Antonio’s rapidly expanding West Side signals a shift in how the state thinks about infrastructure—and who gets to shape it. As a piece of this nearly $473 million highway transformation is Jesse … Continue reading Reimagining Texas Infrastructure Through Design, Culture, and Community
Spotlight: Method Man
Method Man, stands among hip-hop’s most revered lyricists—a gritty poet whose voice helped define an era and whose presence continues to ripple across music, film, and culture. Meth’s early life was shaped by a love of poetry and music that his father introduced him to, setting the stage for a career that would outshine almost … Continue reading Spotlight: Method Man
Jesse Is Heavyweight Just Changed the Rules With Good Luck
Jesse Is Heavyweight’s forthcoming project Good Luck has become one of the most talked-about independent releases in recent memory, and for good reason. The long-awaited project has been in the works for years and arrives on the heels of a series of strategic and unprecedented direct-to-consumer moves that have set Jesse apart from his peers. … Continue reading Jesse Is Heavyweight Just Changed the Rules With Good Luck
Spotlight: Ernest Dickerson Still Breaking New Ground
The Visionary Who Rewrote Cinematic History Ernest R. Dickerson has long stood at the crossroads of art and revolution. Born in Newark, shaped by Howard University, and sharpened at NYU, he emerged not merely as a filmmaker but as a force. One whose eye, instincts, and integrity reshaped American cinema. From the moment he began … Continue reading Spotlight: Ernest Dickerson Still Breaking New Ground
Whose Telling Hip Hop’s Story: Integrity in Hip Hop Journalism
When the loudest voices aren’t from the culture Hip-hop has always been a culture born out of Black America — its roots deep in struggle, community, resistance, identity, creativity, perseverance, art. Yet today, some of the biggest platforms “representing” that culture aren’t Black and often times despise Black America, and don’t come from that world … Continue reading Whose Telling Hip Hop’s Story: Integrity in Hip Hop Journalism
Giving Back With Gratitude: Hip-Hop Spreads Love
This year the US government was shut down for the longest time in US history and government assistance and pay was suspended for millions of Americans. Hip hop stepped up to the plate. Every Thanksgiving, communities across America see a familiar and heart-lifting scene: long lines, big smiles, warm coats in the cold, and tables … Continue reading Giving Back With Gratitude: Hip-Hop Spreads Love
Their Legacy Lifts Us: Stories Too Bright to Fade
On the night of January 29, 2025, as the moon cast its pale glow over the Potomac River, 67 people boarded two aircraft, an American Eagle passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, never to return. Their collision, just moments from Reagan National Airport, claimed every life onboard. In every tragedy, there are names. In … Continue reading Their Legacy Lifts Us: Stories Too Bright to Fade
Max B Gets a Well-Deserved Homecoming
For nearly two decades, Max B’s name lived in that strange hip-hop ether where myth, memory, and martyrdom converge. To his loyalists, he was the waviest—an architect of melodic street rap who surfed ahead of the genre’s tide long before the culture caught up. To the general public, he was the phantom influence behind hits … Continue reading Max B Gets a Well-Deserved Homecoming
Spotlight: Spoken Reasons The Architect
There are creators… and then there are architects of eras. Spoken Reasons is not merely a producer, actor, comedian, or viral sensation. He is a cultural force, a fearless builder, and one of the few modern entertainers rewriting the rules with the same thunderous boldness as legends like Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore), Dave Chappelle, and Hollywood power broker … Continue reading Spotlight: Spoken Reasons The Architect
Taking Humanity Out of Art Is Atrocious
In an age defined by accelerating technology, a growing chorus argues that art can be reduced to algorithms, prompts and automated mimicry. It is an appealing idea for those who prize efficiency over expression. Yet stripping humanity out of art is more than a cultural misstep. It is a sacrilegious gesture toward the very people … Continue reading Taking Humanity Out of Art Is Atrocious
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