The passionate anarchist who screams “Down with the system.” while throwing a molotov cocktail at a riot control officer believes that he is calling for anarchy when he as well as the officer in front of him may ALREADY be living in anarchy. Is it possible that what we think of as social order is […]
Although Desiigner’s “performance” (I use that word loosely w/ him) last night on the BET Awards was more like watching a very questionable round of Lip Sync Battle, gifted Emmy winning composer Khari Mateen has crafted a compelling remix of his a capella XXL freestyle (which you can watch at the bottom of the post). As […]
It was the perfect time for the shadowy figure known as James Blake to emerge from the London mist or whatever part of Narnia woods he lives in and unleash a complete masterpiece. I had no expectations, like going to a movie with your friends, that they are all extra hyped about but you […]
There are certain people that seemingly can not be stopped. We see documentaries about their triumph and how they have endured against insurmountable odds. People like Aron Ralston who survived being stuck in a climbing accident by amputating his own forearm to free himself from the death grip of a boulder. Others like Farrah Gray, […]
When we talk about structural inequality in our society it normally ends with one group of people feeling vilified because of their class position, namely the wealthy. Why this happens has a lot to do with how the narrative of inequality goes. Simply put, we see structural inequality as the result of nefarious dealings that […]
People wonder why we’re still talking about her and why so many Black people consider this a big deal? Here’s why: Rachel never had to experience the normalized trauma of being Black and having to code switch/pass for White for SURVIVAL. Being Black in this country largely comes with having to do as much as […]
There is no better way to explore a city than on foot. No matter what rickshaw, or taxi cab you hop into there is nothing like the accidental stumble upon location so filled with personality that you can’t help but take a detour. Cookin’ is one such place, it is not only boiling over with character, […]
Ever since man has developed the neo mammalian cortex (neocortex) we have basically been killing it as a species. At least for the most part. Most often the thing that keeps us from committing heinous acts of passion is our ability to see consequences and imagine the effects of our actions before they happen. This is great […]
Choosing your battles, is smart. Basic war tactics state to only pick the ones you can win. There are many that subscribe to the credo “He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day.”, it speaks to the idea of choosing your battles and accepting momentary defeat. But this idiom does not […]
On December 7th, the CicLAvia organization took to the streets of South Los Angeles. Bringing riders the enjoyment of visiting the history area of Leimert Park along Martin Luther King Boulevard. That day was filled with fun activities, and music at various points along the way. It was a testament to the rich history of […]