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

How Billboard Charts and Major Labels Ruined Mainstream Hip Hop — But The Underground is Thriving

Mainstream hip hop has long been the heartbeat of American culture, the genre driving conversations, setting trends, and shaping the cultural landscape. However, what we see today on the Billboard charts is a far cry from the raw, authentic artistry that hip hop was built on. The dehumanization of the genre by some majors, alongside … Continue reading How Billboard Charts and Major Labels Ruined Mainstream Hip Hop — But The Underground is Thriving

Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

Why Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph Deserves Album of the Year In a year crowded with big-budget releases and pop-star narratives, Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph stands apart as a raw testament to resilience, redemption, and raw skill. From the Magnolia Projects of New Orleans to surviving the gunfire, breaking free of addiction, and building his own … Continue reading Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

DCS Institution Offering Online Courses

Dallas, TX. The DCS Institution has continued to shift culture and enlighten. The latest news is the Dallas Texas based institution for Driving Champions of Society (DCS) has began offering online courses. The DCS Institution is a pillar of the community since its inception. Starting as a boarding program for at risk youth the DCS … Continue reading DCS Institution Offering Online Courses