In a conversation “By Such and Such,” poet, musician and actor Saul Williams recites a poem about hacking and talks about issues and the ideas swirling around in the head of humanity: narcism, Pete Seeger, and the kinetic space that he was raised in, between his preacher father and teacher mother, professional advocates for personal empowerment. “Reality like truth is going to prevail,” he said. He recommends that everybody study acting; a lesson in existing and how to fully posses your body. …
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Keith Haring (May 4th, 1958 – February 16th, 1990) was a graffiti artist, a pop artist, a social activist, a LGBT activist, and a HIV/AIDS activist. He was a contemporary of Jean-Michael Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Haring’s work is considered one of the most recognizable visuals of the 20th century. He was able to bridge the sensibilities of graffiti art, street art with pop art styles, all the while infusing his social-political messages into the images. His work has appeared all over mainstream …
1. New single from Michael Jackson’s posthumous album Xscape (coming out May 13th). Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake “Love Never Felt So Good” [iTunes] 2. Vice Japan’s Fightland Ep.2：山本”KID”徳郁 お墨付き！堀口恭司 – Japan’s Karate Kid: Kyoji Horiguchi 3. Eddie Huang’s new “Fresh off the Boat” TV series could change the game. [WSJ] 4. Vice Japan – タトゥーに取り憑かれる!? タイのTATTOO「サクヤン」フェス – Possessed By Ink: Thai Tattoo Festival (Sak Yant) 5. Nicola Vassell’s “Black Eye” and what it means for the future of art [Mass …
Owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling has set the series of tubes ablaze. Although suspected, it’s still not confirmed that it is in fact Sterling on the recording making racist remarks when arguing with his girlfriend, V. Stiviano who is half black half Mexican. Assuming that it is, it has sparked outrage. Former and current NBA players want him to give up ownership of The Clippers and leave the league all together. Snoop Doggy Dog cursed him out on Instagram. Retired New …
If you didn’t catch the first episode of The Boondocks, season four, “Pretty Boy Flizzy” it’s posted below. Spoiler alerts abound, go head, watch it here if you want to avoid getting your anticipation tampered with…. It’s only the first episode of the season, but it’s awkward and probably shouldn’t be airing given the show’s creator Aaron McGruder had nothing to do with it. Fingers crossed that his new live action show Black Jesus was worth crucifying such a beloved animation. According to Allhiphop.com, actor …
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