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Posted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: 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 morePosted in: Opinions, Politics & Policies, Race and Identity, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Black church, Christianity, Jeff Johnson, MLK, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos
WATCH: Jeff Johnson, Elsa M. and Rahiel Tesfamariam Discuss Dr. King's Legacy
What made this 26 year old preacher the right choice to lead the boycott? What about Kings upbringing made him appeal to the masses of black people or was he un-relatable? How was Corretta a strength for Martin and did the public see it that way? Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Black church, HuffPost Live, Marc Lamont Hill, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos
WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on 'Black Pastors Losing Their Way'
Black preachers were once the moral leaders of the community. But in the age of sex scandals and big money, have Black ministers lost their way? Read morePosted in: Opinions, Religion, Youth & College EditionComments: No commentsTags: atheism, Christianity, God, Media, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos, Youth
WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on 'Losing Our Religion'
Watch this HuffPost Live segment featuring Urban Cusp's Rahiel. Religion is on the decline in the US, especially among young Americans, a third of whom belong to no religion. What cultural changes prompted this collective disbelief? Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life, Politics & Policies, Pop Culture, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Christianity, Election 2012, God, Rahiel Tesfamariam
WATCH: Rahiel's Biblical Message on Apathy vs. Anointing #VoteReady
UC's founder/editor-in-chief Rahiel Tesfamariam recently lead Come As You Are (CAYA), a young adult Bible study on social awareness and elections, at Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. The message was entitled "What's the Purpose of Your Anointing?" Read morePosted in: Life, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: 3 commentsTags: Careers, Christianity, Fear, God, Rahiel Tesfamariam
A MUST READ: Rahiel's Message on Success
Starting on Friday, September 28, 2012, I sent out a series of tweets related to success, purpose, fear and resilience that struck a chord with hundreds of people. I share them here in hopes that even more people will be blessed by this message. Read morePosted in: Interviews, Politics & PoliciesComments: No commentsTags: Barack Obama, Election 2012, Mitt Romney, Rahiel Tesfamariam
VIDEO: Rahiel on 'Washington Watch with Roland Martin' During CBC Week
UC's Rahiel Tesfamariam joined a panel of thought leaders for Washington Watch with Roland Martin on location during the Congressional Black Caucus week to break down Romney’s apparent snub of nearly half of all Americans, as well as voter reach. Read moreLupe Fiasco’s “B---- Bad” and the ongoing fight to protect the B-word
Lupe doesn’t always get it right, but I appreciate his meaningful, politically charged contributions to hip-hop. Read moreVIDEO: Urban Cusp's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration Recap
Urban Cusp, which launched on 7.1.11, celebrated its one year anniversary by hosting a rooftop party in Washington, DC's Gallery Place/Chinatown neighborhood on July 7, 2012. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.StyleComments: No commentsTags: Families, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Relationships, Women
Rahiel Tesfamariam Joins Geraldo Rivera to Discuss Domestic Violence [PODCAST]
Rahiel Tesfamariam, founder/editorial director of Urban Cusp and columnist and blogger for the Washington Post, joined Geraldo Rivera on Monday, March 14, 2012, to talk about the Jennifer Hudson murder trial. Read morePosted in: Race and Identity, Rahiel's BlogComments: No commentsTags: Michelle Obama, Race & Identity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Washington Post
Michelle Obama’s Popularity and America’s Obsessive Gaze
While the role of first lady inevitably will lend itself to negative attacks, some of the criticisms surrounding Michelle Obama, unlike the women before her, have been deeply tied to racial stereotypes. Read morePosted in: Life, Race and Identity, Rahiel's BlogComments: 3 commentsTags: Films, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Relationships, Washington Post, Women
‘Think Like a Man’ Serves Up Patriarchy with a Smile
In an era when Black Hollywood faces big-screen famine, it’s almost instinctual to celebrate Steve Harvey’s hit movie “Think Like a Man” and its all-star cast as a major success. But here are my concerns with the messages the film invokes. Read morePosted in: Life, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: No commentsTags: Christianity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Trayvon Martin, Washington Post
Using Christianity as a Lens in This Trayvon Martin Moment
Christian ideals have long been central themes in America’s civil rights struggle. It should not be a surprise that they remain focal as the nation lives through this explosive “Trayvon Martin moment.” Read morePosted in: Life, Pop Culture, Rahiel's Blog, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Christianity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Videos, Women
I Want Status for My 31st Birthday: Proverbs 31 Status To Be Exact [VIDEO]
I want 31 Status for my 31st year of life. The mission of 31 Status is to show girls around the world what the proverbs 31 woman looks like today. We hope you will be touched and inspired by the words of "Janette...ikz" in this amazing Spoken word piece. Read morePosted in: Life, Life.Style, Race and IdentityComments: No commentsTags: Race & Identity, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Urban Cusp, Videos, Women
Washington Post Hosts 'Black Women in America' Panel at Howard [VIDEO]
Howard University's Women as Change Agents (WACA) and The Washington Post hosted a panel discussion related to the newspaper's recent series of articles on African-American women, "Peeling Back the Labels: Black Women in America." 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: Life, Life.Style, Pop Culture, Race and IdentityComments: No commentsTags: Panama Jackson, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Urban Cusp
Urban Cusp and VSB Hosting a Discussion on Feb. 22nd at 6PM in DC
Rahiel Tesfamariam of Urban Cusp and Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas will moderate a Black History Month dialogue, entitled "Black Identity and Culture in Mass Media,” on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6-8pm at The Washington Post (1150 15th Street, NW). Read morePosted in: Life, Pop Culture, Rahiel's BlogComments: One commentTags: Media, Pop Culture, Rahiel Tesfamariam, Washington Post
