On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw the now legendary Back To School jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in The Bronx, New York.
These Black-themed popular cruises have become an exciting way for travelers to combine their love for exploration with an appreciation for heritage, music, and art.
On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx.
Ever since August 1973, hip-hop artists have turned to Afrofuturism – a mix of science fiction, politics, and liberating fantasy – to inform their lyrics and their look.
FunTimes teamed up with the offices of Pennsylvania State Rep. Joanna McClinton and Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier to host this free community event
August is fading but has one last charge for a great Philly finish before September comes calling.
The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met.
To effectively use hip-hop in the classroom, it pays to understand that hip-hop is more than just a music form.
Recently, Logos Olori – a Nigerian Afrobeats artist – released a video with supposedly Muslim men dancing to his song Jaye Lo in front of a mosque.
Books with a travel theme are a great way to open your children’s minds to new adventures and excitement about the world around us.
