“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 […]
Category: Features
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 […]
Cam Newton: Dehumanization, Respectability Politics & Racial Double Standards
“What a sore loser!” “Some role model.” “Be professional!” “He won’t last in the NFL with that attitude.” “He has to grow […]
Murder and Unrequited Justice
Around the time George Zimmerman was acquitted for murdering Trayvon Martin, I took to Facebook to vent my frustration over the case […]
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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