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Posted in: Global Matters, Pop Culture, QOTD, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: 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 morePosted in: Class & Economy, Life, Pop Culture, QOTDComments: 7 commentsTags: Hip-Hop, Pop Culture, QOTD
QOTD: 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 moreQOTD: Does New Birth's Crowning of Eddie Long as 'King' Reflect Idolatry?
On January 29th, Eddie Long was crowned "king" at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church by a man who identifies as a Rabbi. Was this ceremony a form of pastoral idolatry? Read moreQOTD: What Does Feminism Look Like in Matters of the Heart?
How does one embrace vulnerability as strength? Does love always require submission? Read and comment on this Twitter chat that included "When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost" author Joan Morgan, Rahiel Tesfamariam of Urban Cusp, and others. Read moreQOTD: How Is Social Media Changing Our World?
With over 140 million users, Facebook has undeniable power and influence in contemporary society. But it is only one of countless other social networking sites that's changing how we see ourselves, others and the world around us. Read moreQOTD: Black Women with Losers as Lovers - Media Myth or Some Truth?
It's not often that you would find a Lil' Wayne video on the Urban Cusp, but "How to Love" should be on your radar. It focuses on how and who women learn to love, begging this question about the unique love experiences of Black women. Read moreQOTD: Are You an Influencer Or Follower?
The short film "Influencers" is a must see; it "explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment." Do you fit the definition of an influencer? Read moreQOTD: Is the Black Church Alive and Well?
Talk of the “Black Church” and its leaders being "dead" and irrelevant continues to saturate contemporary discourse about African American religious life, especially during times of extreme socioeconomic crisis. Do you agree? Read morePosted in: Pop Culture, QOTD, Race and IdentityComments: 3 commentsTags: Beyonce, Media, Pop Culture, Women
QOTD: Does Beyonce Represent Black Women Well?
Beyoncé is undeniably an international pop culture icon, leaving many to wonder how the entertainer's artistry, public persona, cultural appropriations, and decision-making as a businesswoman represent black women. Read moreQOTD: Was a Classic or Commercial Throne Unveiled?
Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" album was released today. Some expressed excitement over the unveiling of a soon-to-be classic while others conveyed disappointment due to highly materialistic and "disconnected" lyrics. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, QOTD, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Africa, Famine, Fear, Islam, War
QOTD: Will Islamophobia Make Us Apathetic to Somalia?
"I cried today. I saw you fallen face down and then dragged away. And when I told the world, none would bat an eye. They say since you know how to kill, you should learn to die." -Hip-Hop artist K'naan Read moreQOTD: Is Substance Abuse A Disease or a Choice?
Singer Amy Winehouse's recent death quickly led to heated social media debates about substance abuse addiction and how it is viewed within our culture: disease or choice. Read morePosted in: Life, QOTD, Race and IdentityComments: 5 commentsTags: Life, Race & Identity, Relationships, Videos
QOTD: Is Interracial Love Still a Big Deal?
Regardless of the minimal attention the "Unthinkable" video got in mainstream media last summer, its subject matter (interracial love) remains a daily topic in many urban communities. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Politics & Policies, QOTD, Race and IdentityComments: 6 commentsTags: Immigration, Latinos
