Janssen Robinson is arguably one of the most renowned artists of his generation. Robinson discusses the Now Paintings, hip-hop’s influence on art, and his work
(Photo Credit: stacypatrice.com) Since 1992, discopoet Khari B. has been feeding his audiences his brand of “verbal soul food.” Whether socially arousing or enticingly erotic,
‘Best wishes’ can be said in many languages “A man is the wings, while a woman is like the body of a bird. If the
There aren’t many festivals that can bring the complete essence of black music and culture to the forefront in one setting. For 20 years, Jason
Iggy Azalea has been criticized for her co-opting of “Dirty South” American hip-hop slang and affectations, when the Australian-born rapper obviously has a different cultural background.
A significant amount of New York natives have taken root in Atlanta over the last two decades; and more than a handful of Atlantans have decided to make the move to the Big Apple.
Last week, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation released a study saying television has increased its depiction of gay, lesbian and bisexual characters, with
There has always been a great connection between hip-hop and art. The graffiti artists who shared their inspiration on the walls of public housing and
Renowned Chicago-based artist Martha A. Wade recently celebrated her first solo exhibition with an opening night reception at the swanky Galleryna19 in Oak Park, Illinois.
If ever there were an epitome for the phrase “a blessing and a curse,” social media could take on all contenders for the title. Time and
Chicago is set to send the summer festival season out on a soulful note as the Southside Soul Festival takes place tomorrow (Sept. 13). The one
For anyone who thinks black businesses are dying, they have obviously never been to the annual African festival held in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood
Since its birth in the late 197os, the culture of hip-hop has traditionally consisted of four elements: emceeing, break dancing, graffiti art and deejaying. But
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Actor Harry Belafonte is being honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for his humanitarian work. The honorary award will be received
When You Cry, I Cry is a stage play about violence with an interesting perspective: it examines the lives of a family in the aftermath of
The Chicago Westside Music Festival is an annual free event of music and activities designed to establish the West Side as a destination for music
(Photo credit: Ahmad B Photography) Battle of the Tees is a unique event that combines T-shirt designers, music, art and culture. Created by Vernon “Robby” Robinson to give
Tracee Ellis Ross is aging so gracefully. ‘Tis true: black don’t crack. At all. The daughter of legendary entertainer Diana Ross graces the latest cover
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