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Tuned In: April Music Recommendations
Tuned In: April Music Recommendations
Refreshing Spring sounds 🌧️ 🌺
LySaundra Janeé
Apr 3
Living Beyond Black Girl Magic
Living Beyond Black Girl Magic
Black women are full human beings who sometimes feel anything but magical — and that’s okay.
LySaundra Janeé
Jul 26, 2021
How Alex Elle’s Book “After The Rain” Brightened My Days
How Alex Elle’s Book “After The Rain” Brightened My Days
There are always lessons to learn from my experiences once I’m open to exploring them, and so much beauty in the struggle.
Ajeé Buggam
Nov 17, 2020
The Unexpected Trauma of Lovecraft Country
The Unexpected Trauma of Lovecraft Country
Since magic belongs to us, we should rewrite how racism is presented on the big screen.
Ajeé Buggam
Oct 31, 2020
Fetishized to Freedom: What I Learned from Being the Only Black Girl
Fetishized to Freedom: What I Learned from Being the Only Black Girl
It’s possible to live life, proudly, outside of the white gaze.
Lisa Marie Simmons
Oct 19, 2020
How MEMFOLK Creates Spaces of Black Joy
How MEMFOLK Creates Spaces of Black Joy
A Memphis-based immersive experience brand helping people enjoy life during trying times.
Phil Roberts
Oct 14, 2020
Taking Up Space and the Cultural Impact of Black Music: An Interview with SirusXM’s Dion Summers
Taking Up Space and the Cultural Impact of Black Music: An Interview with SirusXM’s Dion Summers
Kaila Cherry joins Dion Summers via Zoom to discuss radio, Black culture, and the term “urban”
Kaila Danielle
Oct 12, 2020
Black Women On the Record About Sexual Assault
Black Women On the Record About Sexual Assault
These women seek a form of justice by reclaiming narratives about Black women and sexual violence.
Ajeé Buggam
Sep 22, 2020
Why Gen Z Revolutionaries Need to Add Parliament-Funkadelic to Their Playlists
Why Gen Z Revolutionaries Need to Add Parliament-Funkadelic to Their Playlists
Here are the top five P-Funk songs I believe every young revolutionary needs to listen to
Kaila Danielle
Aug 27, 2020
WAP: The Sex Anthem of 2020
WAP: The Sex Anthem of 2020
From Bessie & Lucille to Cardi & Megan, #WAP joins a tradition of Black women reclaiming their sexuality and freedom.
Amber Shephard
Aug 24, 2020
Dough the Freshkid’s Latest Album “Tal’s Cafe” Details Growing Up In South Central LA
Dough the Freshkid’s Latest Album “Tal’s Cafe” Details Growing Up In South Central LA
People say I’m a storyteller, but that’s the only way I know how to make music…
Tallie Spencer
Jul 6, 2020
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