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“THUG LIFE”
THE HATE YOU GIVE LITTLE INFANTS F**** EVERYBODY. What you feed us as seeds, grows and blows up in your face.Tupac Shakur grew up surrounded by revolutionaries, individuals ready to dedicate their lives to their beliefs. Among these figures was Mutulu Shakur, Tupac's stepfather, a freedom fighter and revolutionary healer known for his acupuncture work. In 1986, Mutulu Shakur was arrested and later convicted for a series of armed robberies in addition to helping Tupac's Aunt, Assata Shakur escape from prison. For his supposed “involvement” he was sentenced to a... Read more...
“Black Joy Parade”
The Black Joy Parade is an annual event that aims to provide the Black community and its supporters with a live experience to celebrate their influence on the past, present, and future.Elisha Greenwell, hailing from Northern California, had an amazing idea to bring happiness and positivity to Oakland, California's Black community. She wanted to create something big that wasn't centered around protests about injustice, but instead focused on spreading pure joy.She earned her B.A. from UC Santa Barbara and her M.F.A. from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco,... Read more...
“Max Robinson”
Max Robinson was the first African American news anchor for a broadcast network in the history of American television.Born on May 1, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia. Maxie Cleveland Robinson Jr., known as "Max Robinson”, left college in 1959 and entered broadcasting as a newsreader at a TV station in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was only allowed to be heard, not seen. His face remained hidden behind a screen with the station's logo. This experience was a clear racial discrimination by this “white only” station.One day, Max made a bold move by... Read more...
“Motown Record Corporation”
Motown forever changed the music industry and the perception and popularity of African American artists.In 1959, 30 year old Berry Gordy Jr. borrowed $800 to establish a record label in Detroit named Tamla Records, which would soon evolve into the iconic Motown Record Corporation. This move laid the foundation for a music revolution that would transform the industry.Gordy didn't stop at just creating a label. He bought a house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, calling it "Hitsville U.S.A." This became the heart and soul of Motown. Gordy himself resided upstairs... Read more...
"Preston Mutanga"
Preston Mutanga, a 14-year-old from Toronto, was Inspired by the “Across the Spider-Verse” trailer so he decided to recreate the entire trailer shot for shot using LEGO blocks and CGI. When he posted his version on Twitter he went viral. His work caught the eye of producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller who were hella impressed.When the movie required a scene set in the LEGO universe, Preston’s expertise made him the clear choice. Collaborating with the film’s team, he spent weeks animating a LEGO sequence that seamlessly integrated into the... Read more...
“Billionaire Boys Club”
Wealth is of the heart and mind. Not the Pocket.Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) was founded by Pharrell Williams and Nigo (Founder of BAPE) back in 2003. Their shared vision aimed to create a unique fusion of streetwear and luxury that transcended traditional boundaries.Pharrell had been brewing up the concept of BBC even before crossing paths with Nigo. However, their meeting in Tokyo turned out to be a game-changer, aligning their creative energies and setting the stage for something extraordinary. BBC made its debut in Pharrell's music video with Jay-Z, "Frontin'."... Read more...
“Renaissance Man”
Let's dive into Gordon Parks' journey. Born in 1912 in Fort Scott, Kansas, he faced some seriously tough times growing up due to poverty and segregation. But he stumbled upon these photos of migrant workers taken by FSA photographers, and it was like a lightning bolt moment. Photography became his thing, his way of capturing life's real essence.But Parks wasn't just some photographer. He was a true Renaissance man. He didn't just stop at photography; he dabbled in writing fiction, nonfiction, composing music, making films, and even painting.He wrote a... Read more...
“REFORM Alliance”
REFORM Alliance aims to transform probation and parole by changing laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing.Artist Meek Mill embodies a journey of tenacity and resilience. He built his name in the city by grinding in the streets of Philadelphia freestyling with his patnas.In 2007, Meek Mill's trajectory took a turn when he faced conviction on charges of drug and gun possession. This arrest was later exposed as a result of an arrest by a corrupt law enforcement officer. When he was released he was... Read more...
“Basquiat”
Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Brooklyn on December 22, 1960. The intertwined threads of Puerto Rican and Haitian American lineage were woven into the fabric of his artistic identity from birth.During the 1970s, he went by "SAMO" and left his mark all over the city tagging subway trains and buildings with these thought-provoking messages. He turned the urban landscape into his canvas. Dropping out of high school in 1977, he took his hustle to the streets, selling his own shirts and postcards.Then, his journey took him worldwide in 1986. He... Read more...
“Sha'Carri Richardson”
I'm not back, I'm better.Born on March 25, 2000, in Dallas, TX, Sha'Carri Richardson's life began with challenges as she was abandoned by her mother early on. Her grandmother and aunt stepped in to provide the care and support she needed. The absence of a close maternal bond took a toll on her, leading her into a deep emotional struggle that led to an attempt on her life during her high school years.She defied the darkness, rising to become successful. Clinching 5 individual Texas state championships during her high school... Read more...
“COACH PRIME”
Deion Sanders was born on August 9th, 1967, in Fort Myers, Florida. By the time he reached high school, he had already achieved all-state status in football, baseball, and basketball.One night after dropping 37 points in a basketball game one of his homies gave him the name “PRIMETIME”. One of the greatest NFL players of all time got his nickname from hooping lol. Deion chose to attend Florida State University, where he continued to dominate both the football and baseball fields.Deion Sanders went on to play 14 seasons in the... Read more...
“Sade Adu”
Sade was born Helen Folasade Adu on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria. Her father was a Nigerian Economics teacher, her mother was an English nurse. Sade was deeply influenced by these diverse backgrounds. She was raised in England by her mother.Music was not Sade's initial passion. She pursued a different path, studying fashion at the St. Martins School of Art in London. Her creative spirit found expression in clothing design.Some of her friends from school reached out to her saying they were in need of a vocalist for their... Read more...