Since the election of President Obama, many people believe that we are now in a post-racial America. There’s a belief that America has reached the point where race is no Read More …

“I don’t see color.” “I’m colorblind when it comes to these things.” “I don’t really care about race.” These sentiments among others have become increasingly common following the election of Read More …

This week’s post will be slightly different from my usual posts. Instead of speaking specifically about topics centered around urban music, I would like to instead speak about something that Read More …

“To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” – James Baldwin James Baldwin wrote this famous quote Read More …

Hey, guys welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed your three weeks away from Penn State as much as I did. For anyone that needs a reminder or for anyone Read More …

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This phrase couldn’t be truer. Pictures and photos have the ability to convey all sorts of meanings, emotions, and messages without having a Read More …

Now that I’ve covered the misogyny in urban music, more specifically in rap, let’s discuss what women have contributed to the genres of Hip Hop, Rap and R&B besides just Read More …

Originally my topic for this week was going to be about women in urban in music and how they influenced and shaped a male-dominated genre, but thanks to my roommate Read More …