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
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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
Summer Summer Summer Time
http://youtu.be/Kr0tTbTbmVA Fresh Prince (better known today as Will Smith) and DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summer Time Summer Time by Will Smith goes down in history as a hip hop classic summer anthem. Others have tried and failed and none has stood the test of time like this song. Will takes you through a myriad of … Continue reading Summer Summer Summer Time
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