Ariel J. – Close to the Sun [Album Review]
“Wasteland…wonderland…underland, same thang…flying underwater…swimming under air, can’t sink…hovering….too close to the sun again, underpinned, save me…” – “Wonderland” Artist Ariel...
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A Walk In The Rain with Vahn Black (Album Review)
“Though my heart…has been shattered and plastered and given me so many works of art…now’s the time to move...
March 11, 2025
New R&B Alert: Durand Bernarr’s album Bloom
“I’m looking past the blood on the leaves…wanna sustain my family tree…willing to bet my life there’s a new road…even...
February 25, 2025
Black Reads Part 1
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, I believe it is important to engage with Black art as much...
February 19, 2025
Black Poetry: Phillis Wheatley – A Hymn to the Evening
Phillis Wheatley was the first Black woman to have her poetry published. She was known around the world for her...
February 17, 2025
Black Stereotypes: Their Origins & Impact
As we celebrate Black History Month, some of the more unfortunate aspects of our heritage as Black people comes...
February 13, 2025
Black Song of the Day: Curtis Mayfield – Never Say You Can’t Survive
“You are a special wonder. Don’t let nobody put you under” Curtis Mayfield was one of the most prolific singer/songwriters...
February 11, 2025
Black Poetry: Maya Angelou – Our Grandmothers
There are many great poets in Black culture and I will be getting to more of them, however, this...
February 7, 2025
Black History Institutions
One of the many ways to celebrate Black History Month is learning Black history, of course. There have...
February 5, 2025
Black Poetry: Paul Laurence Dunbar – The Paradox
The Paradox By Paul Laurence Dunbar I am the mother of sorrows, I am the ender of grief; I am...
February 3, 2025