Category: Lifestyle

Happy Black History Month! Honoring Genius, Resilience, and Vision

Black History Month is a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate Black people whose brilliance, courage, and innovation have shaped not only American history, but the modern world. It exists because history, as traditionally taught, too often erased or minimized Black contributions, despite the fact that Black minds helped build the nation’s infrastructure, advance science … Continue reading Happy Black History Month! Honoring Genius, Resilience, and Vision

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

Spotlight: Andre J. Gee and the Soul of Hip-Hop Journalism

There’s a rhythm to Andre J. Gee’s writing that feels less like reportage and more like translation—an attempt to carry the pulse of a culture into words before it gets distorted by algorithms and noise. In an era where too many stories about rap are packaged for clicks, Gee remains committed to something rarer: honesty. … Continue reading Spotlight: Andre J. Gee and the Soul of Hip-Hop Journalism

Harriet Tubman Named U.S. General

Harriet Tubman was given a noble honor on Veteran's Day and was named an official US General for her outstanding works during the Civil War and her pivotal role in abolishing slavery in the United States of America. Her estate accepted the honor at a special ceremony held by Governor Wes Moore. Harriet Tubman was … Continue reading Harriet Tubman Named U.S. General

The Smart Is Cool Initiative Is Here

Heavyweight Unlimited along with DCS Institution, Da Chicken Shack and Healthy Ecology and Economy for Mankind have launched their Smart Is Cool Initiative. The Initiative is focused on bringing awareness to the importance of education and knowledge. A litany of events have been scheduled all over the United States to solidify the Initiative. Giveaways, contests, … Continue reading The Smart Is Cool Initiative Is Here

Business Spotlight: All Chill Ice Cream

South Central, Los Angeles, CA Hip hop is an ever growing culture and genre of music. The music traditionally has been a soundtrack to the lifestyle. Hip hop, minus the corporate agendas and no holds barred monetization, is a glorious culture filled with amazing people, sayings, principles, cool styles, and even dances and tribalistic chants … Continue reading Business Spotlight: All Chill Ice Cream

Spotlight: Jason Flom Helps Save the World

Jason Flom visiting now executed inmate Rodney Reed Jason has been saving lives by dedicating his time and energy to a righteous cause. Often work like this goes under reported and hardly celebrated. Real wins for real people in real time but no fanfare whatsoever. Thanks to his creation Lava For Good, the work is … Continue reading Spotlight: Jason Flom Helps Save the World