KC Hip Hop Renaissance: A Historic Moment As KC-based Artists Burst Into National Music Scene
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“Lightskins Vs. Darkskins”: The Epidemic of Colorism on Social Media and in Pop Culture
From Twitter to YouTube, many celebrities and influencers have been called out for being colorist, which is nearly synonymous with being racist in the Black community. Some call-outs occur from real-time actions and statements, while others happen due to uncovered past tweets or uploaded videos.
Mourning & Celebrating Mindfully: Lessons from Juneteenth to Incorporate Into Our Everyday Lives
Using sadness and transforming it into gratitude is essential to not only Juneteenth, but our everyday consciousness as Black people.
(Op-Ed) From Past Erasure to Present Commodification: Reckoning with the Emergence of Juneteenth
Juneteenth has gained considerable prominence in the years following the post-George Floyd "racial reckoning" that swept the United States.
Nelson Atkins Museum Under Fire for Displaying Stolen African Art
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a central figure in the unraveling global drama of Western institutions displaying stolen Benin Bronzes.
KC Black Arts Project: Interview w/ Michael Artis
The KC Black Arts Project sits down with Michael Artis, a local Black portraiture artist.
“Lightskins Vs. Darkskins”: The Epidemic of Colorism on Social Media and in Pop Culture
From Twitter to YouTube, many celebrities and influencers have been called out for being colorist, which is nearly synonymous with being racist in the Black community. Some call-outs occur from real-time actions and statements, while others happen due to uncovered past tweets or uploaded videos.
Mourning & Celebrating Mindfully: Lessons from Juneteenth to Incorporate Into Our Everyday Lives
Using sadness and transforming it into gratitude is essential to not only Juneteenth, but our everyday consciousness as Black people.
(Op-Ed) From Past Erasure to Present Commodification: Reckoning with the Emergence of Juneteenth
Juneteenth has gained considerable prominence in the years following the post-George Floyd "racial reckoning" that swept the United States.
Nelson Atkins Museum Under Fire for Displaying Stolen African Art
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a central figure in the unraveling global drama of Western institutions displaying stolen Benin Bronzes.
KC Black Arts Project: Interview w/ Michael Artis
The KC Black Arts Project sits down with Michael Artis, a local Black portraiture artist.
