Category: Spotlight

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

Da Chicken Shack’s Fall Reading List

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall offers the perfect atmosphere to dive into books that challenge our perspectives and deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. This season, the Fall Reading List brings together three powerful works: Kindred by Octavia Butler, A Taste of Power by Elaine Brown, and When the Legends Die by Hal … Continue reading Da Chicken Shack’s Fall Reading List

Spotlight: Nicholas Perkins The Empire Builder

There are men who build companies. Then there are men who build legacies. Nicholas M. Perkins stands in the latter category — a man whose life reads like scripture for dreamers, doers, and believers in manifesting your own reality. From a modest upbringing, raised by two strong women who taught him the sacred rhythm of … Continue reading Spotlight: Nicholas Perkins The Empire Builder

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

“It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

DJ Kayotik aka Dr. Kareem Thomson has been all across the world as a successful DJ. This is no small feat. Everyday someone picks up their headphones and decide they want to lead the flashy life of an On the Go DJ, always partying and keeping the crowd engaged. However, most of those aspiring souls … Continue reading “It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

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

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

Business Spotlight: Win Win Coffee

Philadelphia, PA As Black History Month winds down it is important to spotlight present day black businesses. During this time of year expect to see highlights of African American historical icons that blazed the trail for us to do what we do so easily today. However the DCS is dedicated to forward progression as much … Continue reading Business Spotlight: Win Win Coffee