50 Years of Hip-Hop: 7 Must-Listen Tracks Celebrating Our Rich Cultural Influence in Rap
On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx.
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Navigating Empowerment: Unveiling Afrofuturism’s Journey in Hip-Hop for the Black Community
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 Family Community Day
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 Finale, September Debut
August is fading but has one last charge for a great Philly finish before September comes calling.
Madosini: Honoring a Black South African Gem Whose Music Breathes Life into Rich Heritage
The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met.
Empowering STEM Education in Our Community Through Hip-Hop: 5 Strategies to Foster Science Understanding
To effectively use hip-hop in the classroom, it pays to understand that hip-hop is more than just a music form.
Music Video Controversies within the Black Community: Logos Olori’s Misinterpretation Sparks Religious Discussion
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.
Children’s Books That Encourage Your Kids To See The World
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.
5 Things High School Seniors Should Know Before They Graduate
When graduating from high school, most students become very overwhelmed with life coming at them all at once
Uncovering the Unrecognized Linguistic Diversity within the Black Community: A Closer Look at Africa’s Multilingualism
Studies of African multilingual contexts are almost non-existent in high-impact scientific journals.