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 … Read the rest
….As a member of September’s Dallas panel assembled to headline “The Journey,” a collective that assembled in four cities via the Lincoln Motor Company and Uptown magazine and highlighted the successes of prominent urban achievers, Larry Yarrell, Program Director and … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
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 … Read the rest
Nia brought home an intriguing assignment weeks after becoming a second grader.
A note from her homeroom teacher came attached with a worksheet and detailed a lesson using Kevin Henkes’ book,
“Chrysanthemum.” The lesson was intended to help learn classmates’ … Read the rest