Documentary Explores Racism’s Roots and Remedies, Offers Free Educational Access The tragic death of George Floyd sparked the largest global protest in the history of the world, a nationwide discussion, and a more profound look at deep-seated, systemic racism in America. With the Derek Chauvin trial underway and the unsettled fate of police reform, Amateur Films’ 30-minute […]
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Justice for DeMarcus Walker
DeMarcus Walker. Say his name. Say his name along with the other victims of the hate crimes that fill our society. Just over a year ago, Demarcus was going about his Saturday morning shopping just like many others. On March 7, 2020, at approximately 10:25 in the morning, Walker was run down with a Chevy […]
Oscars 2021, Only Kind of White
By Dana Feeney The nominations for the 2021 Oscars have finally been announced. In June 2020 it was announced that the awards show would be postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Oscars were originally scheduled for February 21 but they will now be on April 25. The award show is run by the Academy […]
Atlanta Shooting
By: Carly Cohen × Heather Skovlund Early this week, a tragedy had occurred in Atlanta, Georgia. A total of eight victims were killed at the Georgia spa. Six of the eight victims were Asian, and when the suspect got caught, he claimed that “his actions were not racially motivated.” It was stated that it was […]
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ANDERSON .PAAK – LOCKDOWN, LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN
ANDERSON .PAAK WINS GRAMMY FOR BEST MELODIC RAP PERFORMANCE FOR EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SINGLE “LOCKDOWN” MAKES TV DEBUT AS SILK SONIC PERFORMING NEW SINGLE “LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN” Esteemed singer, songwriter, producer Anderson .Paak takes home the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his critically acclaimed single, “Lockdown”. .Paak released his highly regarded single […]
Lil Baby Performing at Grammy’s
PERFORMING ON THE 63rd ANNUAL GRAMMY’S AIRING SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT ON CBS NOMINATED FOR TWO GRAMMY AWARDS: BEST RAP SONG AND BEST RAP PERFORMANCE FOR THE BIGGER The Recording Academy announced that Lil Baby will perform at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The Awards will air on Sunday, […]
Ambition Ladiez: Up-And-Coming Agency Proves That ‘Representation Matters’
In an era that has been ripe for the gradual erosion of longtime social stigmas in seemingly every area of human activity, the emergence of Ambition Ladiez has proven to be quite timely. Founded in 2018 by Easop Winston, the San Francisco Bay Area-based agency equally fills niches in the urban and women’s markets, both […]
Def Jam Recordings × Marvel Comics – Black Panther
Def Jam Recordings and Marvel Comics – two iconic brands who have left an indelible stamp on popular culture the world over – today announce a special collaboration designed to integrate the voices of young Black creatives with one of the most transformative characters and storylines in graphic arts history: Black Panther. Three of Def […]
PUMA x BLACK FIVES FOUNDATION
PUMA ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLACK FIVES FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF BLACK HISTORY EDUCATION REFORM Global sports company PUMA is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the work of Black leaders, partners and community organizations that continue to inspire and shape the future for generations to come. Throughout the month, PUMA will stand alongside athletes, […]