For most parents, it’s an automatic and instinctual practice: we gaze into the faces of our babies and fall in love. From the tops of their heads to the bottoms of their feet, we gaze in wonder at the innocence we’ve been entrusted with and hope that they will one day embrace themselves the way… Continue reading Loving The Fake, Loathing The Real: Columbusing, Whiteness & Black Beauty
Category: Culture & Politics
Discussion of various aspects of modern American culture, including sports, politics, religion, gender issues and race.
“What Do You See When You Look Outside Your Door?”
In a pivotal scene from last year’s smash biopic Straight Outta Compton, members of the hip-hop group NWA face the press after a performance of their most controversial hit, “[Expletive} Tha Police,” allegedly incited a riot in Detroit.”Your songs glamorize the lifestyle of gangs, guns and drugs,” one reporter says, but is quickly corrected by… Continue reading “What Do You See When You Look Outside Your Door?”
Larry Yarrell: Advertising and Image Branding
Larry Yarrell, Program Director and one of the founders of the Marcus Graham Project, spoke with Knowshi.com about the goals of his organization, the unique concerns facing today’s graduates, and why more diverse players and leaders are sorely needed in the advertising field.
Only God Can Judge: What Everyone Can Learn From TV’s “Preachers Of L.A.”
There are palm trees, manicured lawns, and palatial homes with sparkling luxury vehicles parked out front. The men are dipped in designer suits, immaculately groomed and arm-in-arm with equally glamorous and accessorized girlfriends, wives and fiancees. At first glance, it’s a typical opening shot of any TV reality show on any given network…except that this… Continue reading Only God Can Judge: What Everyone Can Learn From TV’s “Preachers Of L.A.”
Too Cute, Too “Strong”: The DMN Briefing “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Q&A
Jupiter Strong, in many ways, is a typical five-year-old. She’s the youngest of three, has a big imagination, loves Mommy and Daddy and enjoys interacting with the world around her. Jupiter is a fictional leading lady of a children’s book series and made her national debut almost six months ago with the tale of her… Continue reading Too Cute, Too “Strong”: The DMN Briefing “Jupiter Strong” Book Series Q&A