Teen Perspectives' "Minneapolis as Monument," is a reflection of the fact that five years prior, the murder of George Floyd…
Tag: Black art
Chadwick Boseman honored at dedication ceremony in South Carolina
ANDERSON, SC — Actor Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honored at a dedication ceremony in his hometown of Anderson where the…
More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is still a pillar of African American theater
During the end of every calendar year, a particular holiday performance pops up in African American communities and cultural centers…
As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music
By A.D. Carson, University of Virginia It’s always awkward telling people what I do for a living. I’m a rapper.…
Afrofuturism thrives in Philly − 5 artists you should know
By Aaron X. Smith, Temple UniversityFrom the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound…
These vibrant, bigger-than-life portraits turn gun death statistics into indelible stories
By Christine Spolar, California Healthline July 10, 2024 PHILADELPHIA — Zarinah Lomax is an uncommon documentarian of our times. She…
‘Good Times’: 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family’s struggles and joys
By Angela M. Nelson, Bowling Green State University I loved watching Norman Lear’s trailblazing television shows when I was growing…
Hip-hop at 50: 7 essential listens to celebrate rap’s widespread influence
By Howard Manly, The Conversation; Jamaal Abdul-Alim, The Conversation; Matt Williams, The Conversation; Molly Jackson, The Conversation, and Nick Lehr,…
‘Knowledge of self’: How a key phrase from Islam became a pillar of hip-hop
By Su’ad Abdul Khabeer, University of Michigan I was 9 years old when Eric B. and Rakim’s “Paid in Full”…
Deaf rappers who lay down rhymes in sign languages are changing what it means for music to be heard
By Katelyn Best, West Virginia University In April 2023, DJ Supalee hosted Supafest Reunion 2023 to celebrate entertainers and promoters…
