Grammy Listening Party 2020
Each year I attempt to listen to every Grammy nominated record or album. It’s as great way to find new music and […]
Category: Entertainment
The Danger of Discrediting “Strippers Rapping”
Salt-N-Pepa’s lyrics helped me learn to verbalize the concepts of sexual liberation, autonomy, and women’s ability to be sexual without losing their dignity. Their lyrics were a rebellious voice that challenged the sexism, respectability politics, and the confining and conservative interpretation of womanhood that was present in the church and culture around me.
Black Jesus, a Non-Virgin Mary and the Image of God
Last week NBC announced that John Legend had been cast as Jesus of Nazareth in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! which […]
Why Cardi B and Her Wins Make You So Uncomfortable
But not everyone has celebrated her wins. No matter what Cardi accomplishes, there’s always a choir ready to harmonize and disparage her based on her past work as an exotic dancer. But why?
Book Review: The Hate U Give
In the midst of an overwhelming newscycle, I decided to escape in a book. Most of what I read is nonfiction and […]
“In Defense of R. Kelly…”
While driving back from the beach Sunday afternoon, R. Kelly’s “Bump n’ Grind” came on a 90’s playlist. Carpool karaoke ended. An […]
Outgrowing Homophobia: Hip Hop’s Long Journey Home
Historically, hip hop has been unapologetically homophobic. From the genre’s inception, rap lyrics have used slurs to emasculate and feminization to belittle […]
The Ultimate Christmas Playlist
Surgeon General Warning: This playlist should only be played between Black Friday and New Years Day. Playing Christmas music outside of this […]
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