Join the Conversation That Matters! Diverse Engagement presents a Virtual Town Hall on *Redistricting & Black Representation* This important discussion brings together community leaders and experts to break down how redistricting impacts representation, policy, and your voice. Featuring: Hon. Aijalon “A.C.” CordozaTavorise K. Marks, M.A.Phillip E. Thompson, Esq.Rev. Dr. Karl E. Brower Hosted by: Miss […]
Dope is turning into one of the most anticipated movies of the summer. We rarely get Black coming-of-age movies anymore, and Dope― starring Zoe Kravitz and Shameik Moore,…
Gil-Scott Heron is a groundbreaking musician/poet whose work was sampled by many hip-hop artists. His song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” is one of…
Gil Scott-Heron, 62, a poet and musician best known for spoken-word songs such as “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” died May 27 at a New York City hospital. The Associated Press reported that he became sick upon returning from a European trip. Cristian Salazar of the Associated Press writes, “ Mr. Scott-Heron was known […]
Former G.O.O.D Music MC Consequence borrows Kanye West’s “My Way Home” instrumental from 2005′s Late Registration and appears to be sending a subliminal message to his old label exec. The song samples the late Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where The Hatred Is.” (spotted @Nahright) Cons aired his grievances with Kanye West and his cousin Q-Tip […]