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Video Pick of the Week: Janelle Monáe - Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu
Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu have teamed up to bring women the ultimate female empowerment song “Q.U.E.E.N.” Read moreVIDEO: Former Sing Sing Inmate Seeks to Reconnect Ex-Felons with Their Families
Julio Medina wasn't known for being the All-American family man. He was a convicted drug lord, serving out a sentence in prison. But now, he's a different man. A dad. And that changed everything. Read moreVideo Pick of the Week: A Tribute To Clair Huxtable of The Cosby Show
A tribute to America's favorite TV mom, Clair Huxtable of The Cosby Show. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityTags: Beyonce, Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne, Marc Lamont Hill, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Rick Ross, Rosa Clemente
WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Beyonce's Lyrics
From Rick Ross to Lil Wayne, rappers are catching flack about their socially insensitive lyrics. But when do words cross the line and should lyrics be policed? Read moreVIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK: Rosa Clemente on Rick Ross' Lyrics Condoning Rape
Hip-Hop activist responds to Rick Ross's song where he raps about using Molly to have nonconsensual sex with a woman, which is better known as rape. #EndRapeCulture Read moreOpinionsRead More
Posted in: Opinions, Race and Identity, ReligionTags: African Americans, Christian, God, Homosexuality, NBA, Sports
Standing with Christ: Where's Grace in the Jason Collins and Chris Broussard Debate?
This week, much of the nation’s attention focused itself on Jason Collins making history by coming out while active in the NBA. Complicating Collins’ narrative is the fact that he’s Black and also Christian. As I read tweets, I marveled at how people could decide who is and who is not Christian. Read morePosted in: Class & Economy, Global Matters, Opinions, Pop CultureTags: Beyonce, Cuba, Hip-Hop, Jay-Z
Must Read: An 'Open Letter' to Jay-Z from Cuban '21 Jump Street' Director
Jay-Z responded to critics of his Cuba trip with a song called "Open Letter" and now "21 Jump Street" director Phil Lord has responded with an open letter of his own, blasting the rapper. Read moreBring the Pain: Rutgers Basketball and the Pandemic of Abuse towards Men
In a strange way, our culture actually invites abusers to “bring the pain” because to do the right thing is not profitable or expedient. The NCAA is a multi-billion dollar sharecropping conglomerate that makes the bulk of its money on the amateur backs of young men who have their earning rights abused and constricted at every turn. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, Pop CultureTags: Mark Jefferson, Politics & Policies, Scandal
The Real 'Scandal' in Shonda Rhimes TV Hit is the Myth of Democracy
The real “scandal” that must not be ignored is that Shonda Rhimes' fictional political thriller highlights how little the American people are regarded by those they serve. Read morePosted in: Opinions, Race and Identity, ReligionTags: Bible, Black church, social justice, Trayvon Martin
Fighting an Invisible Foe: A Pastor's Reflections on the Trayvon Tragedy
Pastor Timothy Jones reflects on the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin a year later, using a theological lens to guide us on where ministers and people of faith go from here. Read moreDevotionalsRead More
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40 Days and Nights: Walking in the Power of the Resurrection
Urban Cusp features Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton as the guest contributor on "40 Days and Nights,” a weekly series exploring the interconnection between the spiritual, personal, and social dimensions of daily life for Lent. Read more40 Days and Nights: Believing About God Is Not the Same as Believing in God
Urban Cusp features Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton as the guest contributor on "40 Days and Nights,” a weekly series exploring the interconnection between the spiritual, personal, and social dimensions of daily life for Lent. Read moreQuestion of the DayRead More
Posted in: Global Matters, Pop Culture, QOTD, Race and IdentityTags: Africa, Hip-Hop, QOTD, Rick Ross
WATCH: Is Rick Ross Exploiting Nigeria in 'Hold Me Back'? [VIDEO]
Facebook and Twitter have erupted with critiques of Rick Ross' "Hold Me Back" video, which was shot in Nigeria. By showcasing slums in the backdrop of his opulent verbal imagery, is Rick Ross exploiting Nigeria? Read moreQOTD: Is It True That 'Swag Is for Boys' and 'Class Is for Men'?
This image that juxtaposes images of men in "urban gear" with men in corporate/Euro-centric attire has been circulating widely via social media. Do you agree that "swag is for boys" and "class is for men"? Read moreRahiel's BlogOn the Cusp
Posted in: Global Matters, Life, Politics & Policies, Pop Culture, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionTags: Christianity, Election 2012, God, Rahiel Tesfamariam
