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Grace Lee Boggs On The Legacy Of Malcolm X’s 1964 Oxford Debate
May 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Detroit’s legendary and iconic educator, liberator and social justice activator Grace Lee Boggs has published a new article through her center’s website, providing deep insight about the final perspective and teachings of Malcolm X. “Malcolm X at the Dec. 1964 Oxford Union Debate” was posted on April 21, 2012 on the “Living For Change” writing page for the James & Grace Lee Boggs Center To Nurture Community Leadership. Malcolm X’s life and legacy is a inspiration for the world, a man who’s personal evolution stood up for the integrity of all humanity... [Read the full story]
Multimedia
The New Yak City Block Party Gets Live, Hosted By One Be Lo (Video)
April 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The New Yak City Block Party has now established itself as one of the premier monthly Hip Hop events in southeast Michigan, featured on the first Thursday of every month in Pontiac. Hosted by the globally celebrated emcee One Be Lo, the event features live music performances, visual art creation and networking opportunities for socially conscious fans of Hip Hop culture. The past two events were a special feature for audiences, as One Be Lo performed alongside longtime partner Senim Silla as Binary Star, the groundbreaking independent Hip Hop group from Pontiac that established themselves as artists... [Read the full story]
Hip Hop
World Hip Hop Market Presents ‘From the Sound Up’: An Interview With MC Lithal Li (South Africa)
May 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The following interview is presented by World Hip Hop Market, an international music and event promotion company dedicated to the global Hip Hop community. The interview series coincides with the upcoming mixtape World Hip Hop Women: From the Sound Up, presented by World Hip Hop Market and Nomadic Wax, mixed by LaJedi. Both projects aim to expand the dialogue about the roles of women in the international Hip Hop culture. Eye The Con lyrics: 1togetherness the vision will always remain hidden – until we open our eyes ‘n realize their lies guised as truth – aint nothing but a spoof! Progressively... [Read the full story]
Art & Culture
In Thought and In Word: The Spirit’s Reflection Springing Forth
April 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Klaire Balmas Photo by Eccentric Scholar It is often times in the least likely of places we find the most beautiful things, like say, a dark and dirty Goth/industrial club, which immediately after visiting one feels the need to shower. We all have our own reasons for frequenting a place like this, where the lights are almost off, the dress is beyond slutty, and the music is way too loud; my reason lies some where between nostalgia, friendship and escape. So for another weekend in a row I found myself in this seedy little club of people, having conversations about gender relations, and spirituality... [Read the full story]
World Evolution
UN: Child Soldier Recruitment Reports in Mali Military Crisis
April 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
A news release from the United Nations has made note of a tragic escalation of the situation in Mali, the West African nation that is currently mired in civil military conflict. Reports of the recruitment of child soldiers has now been addressed. The civil conflict has raged through the northern region of the country, where government forces and Tuareg rebels have struggled in battle since the resuming of fire in January. The conflicts have caused over 200,000 people to flee from the northern region. The violence has restricted UN access for the reporting of human rights abuses. “Under no circumstances... [Read the full story]
Grassroots
Detroit’s Western High School Walks Out For Freedom
May 1, 2012 · 1 Comment
April 25, 2012 marked a moment of empowerment for students attending Western High School in Detroit. Staging a walk out during classtime in protest of the city’s continuous devaluation of public learning institutions, the youth exercised their voice and authority over their own education by directly engaging the community and each other through demonstration. After Wednesday’s walkout, over a hundred students were suspended five days from Western and nearby Southwestern High School for their participation in the demonstration, a response to the announced Southwestern High School closing... [Read the full story]
Hip Hop
World Hip Hop Market Presents ‘From the Sound Up’: An Interview With MC Lithal Li (South Africa)
The following interview is presented by World Hip Hop Market, an international music and event promotion company dedicated to the global Hip Hop community. The interview series coincides with the upcoming mixtape World Hip Hop Women: From the Sound Up, presented by World Hip Hop Market and Nomadic Wax, mixed by LaJedi....
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Mic Levels Up: Aztek The Barfly
True Hip Hop is alive in Detroit, anchored by gifted musicians who have elevated the craft of the beats and the rhymes to new levels. At the Michigan Raw Beat Battle, a monthly event presented at 5e Gallery’s The Foundation stage, a gathering of some of the city’s finest producers come together to have...
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The New Yak City Block Party Gets Live, Hosted By One Be Lo (Video)
The New Yak City Block Party has now established itself as one of the premier monthly Hip Hop events in southeast Michigan, featured on the first Thursday of every month in Pontiac. Hosted by the globally celebrated emcee One Be Lo, the event features live music performances, visual art creation and networking opportunities...
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World Evolution
UN: Child Soldier Recruitment Reports in Mali Military Crisis
A news release from the United Nations has made note of a tragic escalation of the...
Recognizing World Water Day 2012
Water is the fundamental giver of life on this planet, binding humanity together...
Tensions Rising In Panama Over Environmental Destruction
The global economic agenda of the world’s currency dictators rewards the expedient....
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Art & Culture
In Thought and In Word: The Spirit’s Reflection Springing Forth
By Klaire Balmas Photo by Eccentric Scholar It is often times in the least likely...
“HaHa Hip Hop” Tour Brings Together The Emcee and The Comedian
Practitioners of the craft have long said that the best rap artists are also great...
Meditations with Kai Olaf Rasmussen
By Klaire Balmas Often times the most influential and best people of our time are...
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Multimedia
The New Yak City Block Party Gets Live, Hosted By One Be Lo (Video)
The New Yak City Block Party has now established itself as one of the premier monthly...
5e Gallery’s The Foundation Features Jade Lathan Live Performance
On Tuesday, April 10, Detroit was host to a special performance from an up-and-coming...
DiscoTech!: 21st Century Technology Education With The Detroit Digital Justice Coalition
The digital divide is the separation of people from technology due to socio-economic...
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Grassroots
Detroit’s Western High School Walks Out For Freedom
April 25, 2012 marked a moment of empowerment for students attending Western High...
Grace Lee Boggs On The Legacy Of Malcolm X’s 1964 Oxford Debate
Detroit’s legendary and iconic educator, liberator and social justice activator...
DiscoTech!: 21st Century Technology Education With The Detroit Digital Justice Coalition
The digital divide is the separation of people from technology due to socio-economic...
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Black History 101
Grace Lee Boggs On The Legacy Of Malcolm X’s 1964 Oxford Debate
Detroit’s legendary and iconic educator, liberator and social justice activator...
‘Drum Majors for Justice’ On Display In Detroit February 18-19
Drum Majors for Justice, the latest exhibit from the Black History 101 Mobile Museum,...
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum: Bringing Knowledge To The People
The steady devaluation of knowledge within the United States and world communities...
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Interviews
World Hip Hop Market Presents ‘From the Sound Up’: An Interview With MC Lithal Li (South Africa)
The following interview is presented by World Hip Hop Market, an international music...
Mic Levels Up: Aztek The Barfly
True Hip Hop is alive in Detroit, anchored by gifted musicians who have elevated...
A veteran of Michigan Hip Hop, Subterraneous Records alum Kodac aka M80 has embarked...
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