Why We’re Okay With Pharrell’s Album Cover For ‘GIRL’
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as if every time we take two steps forward, we’re pulled two steps back. For clarity, when I say “we” I’m referring to people of color. I read an article or two earlier...
View ArticleConnecting With Ghana
As an African American who’s father is from Ghana and who’s mother is a St. Louis born African American I have always had the benefit of never having to doubt where my ancestors came from, well on my...
View ArticleHow Kanye West Failed Us…
Earlier this year I celebrated making it past 25. A statistic that I wasn’t supposed to reach. I waited years to one day be able to gloriously chant, “We wasn’t supposed to make it past 25…jokes on...
View ArticleThe Impact of The Cosby Show + A Different World
It’s been A Different World as of late, with over a dozen accusations of Bill Cosby having sex with women without their consent. Many fans of the late great shows The Cosby Show and A Different World...
View ArticleHey [Insert Black Celebrity Name], You Gonna Speak Out Now? #Ferguson
Dear Jay Z, how many more millions do you need before you can speak on the struggle of our people like Marvin? Dear Beyonce, how many more Super Bowl appearances does it take for you to sing about...
View ArticleJohn Legend’s First Show In New York Was For A Crowd Of Five
This past weekend I saw John Legend for the first time at the 2015 Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. It rained for hours straight, mud was everywhere, and it was definitely an unpleasant...
View ArticleOur Music, Our Culture, But Not Us…
In the wake of so many Black lives being lost to police brutality in this country, it has me wondering, where are the supporters and advocators of every other aspect of the Black culture. According to...
View ArticleWhat Happened To Lupe Fiasco?
Lupe Fiasco was born Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, in 1982 on the Westside of Chicago. In 2006, he released his debut single as a solo artist, titled “Kick Push.” This record would make a significant impact in...
View ArticleDo Blogs Inspire You The Way Magazines Once Did?
Photo by Adrian Walker In 1955, Emmett Till graced the cover of JET Magazine. The 14-year old Chicago native was killed for whistling at a white girl while visiting family members in Mississippi....
View ArticleOne Year Later…We Still Can’t Breathe
“I Can’t Breathe…” “I Can’t Breathe…” “I Can’t Breathe…” Exactly one year ago today, July 17, 2014, and just a few short weeks before the killing of Michael Brown, Eric Garner lost his life in Staten...
View ArticleWhy Kendrick Lamar Meeting Barack Obama Was So Powerful
In the Black community, success is often quantified by degrees, more degrees and stable careers. MBA’s, PhD’s (& EdD’s), J.D.’s and more. We love them all just as much as we love brunch. At the...
View ArticleStacey Dash’s Career Was Built By Black Entertainers
By now, we’ve all probably heard actress/commentator Stacey Dash’s latest comments targeted towards infuriating the Black community. If you haven’t, here’s what little she had to say about the issue of...
View ArticlePrince Approved Eryn Allen Kane And Her Journey To Success
To be quite frank, it’s extremely refreshing watching the growth of Eryn Allen Kane. At one point in her life, she was declining the idea of going to Michigan State and hoping for the opportunity to...
View ArticleThe Foreign Exchange Is Still Completely Underrated
Phonte and Nicolay met over a decade ago on the message board of Okayplayer, a site that has developed themselves as a staple of African American focused music journalism. It’s no surprise that two...
View ArticleKanye West Is Fulfilling His Dream As A Fashion Designer
“Remember we…all was broke.” Remember, m*therfuck*ers never loved us? If anybody knows about this, it’s definitely Kanye West. They told him he couldn’t rap. “Last year shoppin my demo, I was tryin’ to...
View ArticleWhy I Supported Kanye West’s Exclusive Release on Tidal
A few months ago, I got tired of reading negative reviews from biased blogs about Tidal’s subscription service and decided to give it a try. And I liked it. I’ve read several negative articles released...
View ArticleThe Life of Pablo: Decoding Black Depression
“I’m trying to keep my faith. Somewhere I can feel safe.” -Ultra Light Beam. Common words uttered, yet often ignored as deeper meanings. For years, Blacks have misconstrued resilience with depression....
View ArticleMelissa Harris-Perry Removing Herself From Air Is Important
Every week for four years, Melissa Harris-Perry has broadcasted the weekend morning show known as the Melissa Harris-Perry Show (MHP Show). With a premier dating back to February 18, 2012, MHP Show has...
View ArticleIs Hillary Clinton Buying Black Women For Her Campaign?
The views expressed in this article are not an attempt at all of defamation of character of any of the individuals mentioned. This article is also not an endorsement of any candidate. It is, however,...
View ArticleCan PJ Morton Spark A New Orleans Music Renaissance?
On March 25th, PJ Morton will release his mixtape, Bounce & Soul, Volume 1. The mixtape will be Morton’s first official release since the announcement of his new imprint, Morton Records. The...
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