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VIDEO: Santigold's 'Girls' Based on the Hit HBO Series
Lena Dunham's HBO series "Girls" was a big winner at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. Watch this video from singer Santigold inspired by the hit show. Read morePosted in: Health, Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: One commentTags: Domestic Violence, Pop Culture, Relationships, Women
WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on Rihanna and Chris Brown's 'Dangerous Message'
At the MTV Video Awards, Rihanna fueled rumors of a reunion with Chris Brown by kissing him onstage. Does this send an irresponsible message about domestic violence? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: No commentsTags: Chief Keef, Hip-Hop, Julius Bailey, Lupe Fiasco, Pop Culture
Let's Keep Lupe Fiasco's Music Alive and Retire Chief-Keef-Like Artistry
What Chief Keef posits in his “art” is tantamount to an evisceration of human care. And as Lupe weeps at the sight of “ghosts” from his past, we get haunting reminders of art’s inability to move beyond stereotypical imitation. Meanwhile, real life carnage transforms streets into graveyards. Read moreLet's Stop Faking - We All Make Mistakes
G. Ann Wilkerson asserts that everyone has the right and privilege to make mistakes, to fall down and to get back up, and that this is a natural and essential part of the growth process. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Natasha Robinson, Pop Culture, Television
5 'Truth Moments' BET’s The Game Left Us With
It’s a wrap for Season 5 of BET's The Game and everything is in limbo. In spite of major disappointments, Natasha Robinson argues that we have learned a lot from The Game this season. Here’s why she believes we should keep watching. Read morePosted in: Life, Opinions, Pop Culture, ReligionComments: 11 commentsTags: Christianity, J Prophet, Pop Culture, Tupac
Don’t Call It a Comeback: Seeing Tupac at Coachella Through a Christian Lens
There are competing thoughts and sensations regarding Pac’s latest “live performance.” While the creativity of the endeavor and its significance to Hip-Hop culture is undeniable, one must wonder what are the implications of Pac’s appearance as they relate to our understandings of life, death, and the liminal space between them. Read moreDrake's 'Take Care' feat. Rihanna [VIDEO]
Drake has debuted a video for "Take Care," featuring Rihanna. The video was directed by director Yoann Lemoine. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Films, Pop Culture, Whitney Houston
New 'Sparkle' Trailer Released Featuring the Late Whitney Houston [VIDEO]
The trailer for the remake of the classic 1976 film Sparkle was released on The Today Show yesterday. The much-anticipated film features an all-star cast, but the performance everyone is looking forward to is that of the late Whitney Houston. Many believe that the film would have been the singer's comeback project. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Race and Identity, Youth & College EditionComments: One commentTags: Hip-Hop, Jasiri X, Pop Culture, Trayvon Martin, Videos, Youth
Jasiri X's 'No Church in the Wild' Tribute to Trayvon Martin [VIDEO]
Jasiri X tells the heartbreaking story of Trayvon Martin, a unarmed 17 yr old boy, who was shot and killed by Neighborhood Block Captain George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Pop Culture, Relationships, Videos
Lil' Mo and Tweet Release New 'I Love Me' Video
Singer Lil' Mo returns with a video for “iLove Me,” a single from her 2011 album P.S. I Love Me. The video features a comeback from Tweet, who hasn't been on the music scene in years. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, Youth & College EditionComments: 2 commentsTags: Floco Torres, Hip-Hop, Pop Culture
If Hip-Hop Concerts Are Lame, Then Are the Fans or Artists to Blame?
A young Hip-Hop artist explores the criticism that Hip-Hop live shows often receive, asking if fans or artists are to be blamed for less than memorable concert experiences. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Pop Culture, Relationships, Vidoes, VPOTW, Women
Video Pick of the Week: Inspired by Alicia Keys' 'Lesson Learned'
A video inspired by the song, 'Lesson Learned' by Alicia Keys and John Mayer. A story about a young couple experiencing happiness and sadness within their relationship. Read moreRobert Glasper, Lupe Fiasco, and Bilal Perform 'Always Shine' on Letterman [VIDEO]
Robert Glasper, Lupe Fiasco and Bilal recently performed "Always Shine" from Robert Glasper Experiment's new album, Black Radio, on "Late Show with David Letterman." Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life, Life.Style, Politics & Policies, Pop CultureComments: No commentsTags: Media, Pop Culture, Women
'Miss Representation' Screens Globally on International Women's Day [VIDEO]
The critically acclaimed Sundance documentary "Miss Representation," is screening around the world in honor of International Women's Day (3/8/12) and Women's History month. 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 morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, ReligionComments: 2 commentsTags: Christianity, DMV, Pop Culture, Youth
Can the Gospel Help Go-Go Music's Reputation?
Go-go remains the epitome of artistic expression for many Black people in Washington, DC and the surrounding areas. The thought of a marriage between go-go (with its beleaguered past) and gospel, the music of "church folks," piqued my interest. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop CultureComments: One commentTags: Artivism, DMV, Pop Culture, Videos, VPOTW
Video Pick of the Week: Reesa Renee's 'Inspire Me To Write'
In remembrance of the sung and unsung heroes of timeless music, Reesa Renee highlights her inspirations - set in DC's Historic U Street corridor (coined "Black Hollywood" by Pearl Bailey). Read morePosted in: Life, Opinions, Pop CultureComments: 3 commentsTags: Mark Jefferson, Pop Culture, Whitney Houston
Where Do Broken Hearts Go: The Struggle of Genius
Many true geniuses have died recently, some in very tragic ways. This is my way of trying to grapple with the struggles of those who are truly, uniquely, and legendarily gifted. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: Panama Jackson, Pop Culture, Race & Identity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Shantella Sherman, Urban Cusp
Recap: Urban Cusp and Very Smart Brothas Panel Talks Blackness and Media
This is a recap of "Black Identity and Culture in Mass Media” hosted by Urban Cusp and Very Smart Brothas on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6-8pm at The Washington Post building in Washington, DC. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life, Opinions, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: David Leonard, Pop Culture, Race & Identity
