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Rap Producers Hall of Fame Pt 1: Producers

The art form that is known to us all as Hip-Hop has come along way since its humble beginnings in the Bronx. Originally a local art form, its major component rap or emceeing has helped to propel the culture from New York to the rest of the world. It is arguably the most influential and […]

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President Obama’s Defining Speeches

President Obama, our nation’s first black president, has had quite the political career, a varied range of highs and lows that have painted him as a polarizing figure in our country since he took off. The racially tumultuous climate in our country has grown to epic proportions since he has been in office, with African […]

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Thot Hair: Racial Pride or an Emblem of Shame?

If you’ve paid any attention this last year you’ve seen this hairstyle donned by celebrity and civilian alike with artists like the Migos, August Alsina, and David Banner displaying the hairstyle as well as almost every young black male in America picking up the trend. As a middle school teacher, I’ve seen the hairstyle grow […]

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Black Boots: A Review of the Popular Web Series

In the world of Black Greekdom there is a split between those who know and those who hunger to know just what life is like for members of Black Greek Letter Organizations. The negative perception of frats and sororities as a result of its fixation on hazing has indeed damaged the image of these organizations […]

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Blackness: A Useful Construct or a Dated One?

The recent events that transpired with former child actress Raven-Symone the past day have left many in the social media realm outraged at her comments as well as polarized. Her decision to not conform to the labels of African American as well as gay left many angered and others confused. On a larger level there […]