The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) celebrated the 5oth anniversary of hip hop on Aug. 14, with a tribute to the West Coast pioneers, leaders and innovators who shaped the genre.
The story of the creator of Jack Pot, Josiah "Aktion" Jackson. Where the character Jack Pot came from and how to stay independent in the entertainment business as a multi-faceted artist.
While the true value and impact of hip hop – culturally, monetarily, and globally – can never be adequately quantified, the best estimates place the number close to $20 billion. What began as a refuge for our society’s forsaken and largely ignored demographics has evolved into a marketplace where Black hip-hop culture is the top commodity that many from the culture are celebrating and profiting from. While no institution is perfect, hip hop has evolved to become a haven where Black people, including their culture and experiences, are elevated to a class all their own.
The Brown TV Network (BTVN) provides a platform for Black and Brown creators to inspire and educate its viewers about the Black experience and the realities of the Black, Indigenous, and POC perspective.
As Hip Hop celebrates fifty years of revolution and evolution, its birthplace in New York City’s Bronx represents the generational impact of this creative outlet. In its constant reinvention and influence, artists have addressed Black life's social, political, and economic strife in beautiful art forms. Luckily, at The Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, such artistry can be seen with your own eyes!
Film studios in Hollywood took a one-two punch last week after actors announced they were joining the ongoing writers’ strike and as legislators in Sacramento questioned their commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The 6th Edition of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) returns with the theme - 'Connecting Black Excellence Globally' on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the historical Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave, Pasadena, California 91105.
Raw Nation has long contributed to its artists' success through access and exposure, thus remaining vital to its entertainers, artists, dancers, and musicians to see their hopes and dreams come to life! With the insight of Eva Patterson, current CEO, this read will allow you to dive into the possibilities and progress this thriving business has contributed to the urban industry and creators of color around the world!
We met with award-winning Hollywood director, Gina Prince-Bythewood on the heels of the Academy Award’s decision to exclude The Woman King from this year’s nominations. Speaking on themes of identity, legacy, community, and honor - principles that have dominated her filmmaking career - Prince-Bythewood held nothing back.
“No one who cares about contemporary American drama — or the millions of residents yearning for the ever more elusive American dream from the holding cell of their politicized limbo — should miss this play.” – Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
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