A Time-Stopping Exhibit by Jay Electronica
by by Vaughn Muhammad -Guest Columnist-Jay Electronica is the manifestation of the “less is more” ideology reminiscent of hip-hop’s version of Sade. You might have to wait awhile, but when that plate hits the table,... »
‘The Godfather of Harlem’ and the Corruption of Black History
by Demetric Muhammad-Guest Columnist- | Dec 31, 2019 - 9:22:40 AMThe motive of the entertainment industry today is to use entertainment as a weapon against the rise in youth activism that followed the killing of Mike Brown, Eric Garner and others, that ultimately gave birth to groups like Black Lives Matter. »
About Harriett ... and the Negro Hollywood Road Show
by Rabiah Muhammad, Guest Columnist | Dec 4, 2019 - 12:09:22 PMThe dramatized biopic Harriet was released on November 1, 2019, unleashing a torrent of cancel culture commentary on social media. Three days later, Floyd Webb, Chicago’s filmophile extraordinaire coined the term “the bi-annual Upset Negro Roadshow Complaining about Hollywood” in his review of the movie. »
Rapsody talks her role as an artist, the NFL and Jay-Z
by The Final Call | Sep 19, 2019 - 2:48:58 PMJust knowing the power that you have with your platform and your voice and for God to even put you in this position, it’s important to me to understand the power that comes with it, the influence, and that you’re impacting peoples’ lives. »
Neelam Hakeem—Taking hip hop, modesty and imagery to a new level
by Janiah Adams -Contributing Writer- | Dec 12, 2018 - 7:06:22 AMOver a million people heard those lyrics when Neelam Hakeem took the BET cypher by storm. With a camouflage jacket, long skirt and headwrap, she showed the world what a proud Muslim woman looks like. »
‘Social Unity Night,’ a time for togetherness and showcasing talent
by Brother Enoch DetoxX | Jun 5, 2018 - 7:26:20 PMOne year ago, on May 23, 2017 Hip-Hop DetoxX Live (HHD Live) was introduced by the Honorable Brother Minister Louis Farrakhan on a Nation of Islam national webcast at Muhammad University in Chicago as part of “Social Unity Night.” »
Kanye, choices, slavery and the truth
by Final Call | May 9, 2018 - 7:57:56 AMThe headlines exploded and Twitter erupted with discussion and debate about Kanye West. It started with him posting pictures of himself wearing a “Make America Great Again” cap. »
Igniting a cultural revolution through positive expression
by Khadeejah Tahseen | Mar 9, 2018 - 2:48:08 PMCHICAGO—The Ministry of Arts and Culture presented a Cultural Revolution during Saviours’ Day 2018. This year’s workshop was moderated by Enoch Muhammad who stated that we are here to look at the creative and constructive side of the cultural revolution. »
Black Panther movie rekindles Black pride
by Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent- | Feb 15, 2018 - 7:44:17 AMDays before its release, the movie about comic book hero Black Panther had inspired a sense of pride, culture, history, and power across generations of Blacks in America. »
Top 10 Politically Conscious Rap Albums of 2017
by Matthew Bruce | Feb 1, 2018 - 2:38:05 PMBlack music has been a vessel for political consciousness throughout our entire history in this strange land. From the cries of freedom carried in the field songs of our enslaved forefathers, to jazz, soul, gospel and even the funk, Black music has always expressed not only our thirst for liberation, but also the conditions of our oppression. »
‘Reality music’ with a message
by Charlene Muhammad and Darrielle Muhammad | Jan 11, 2018 - 9:33:14 AM“Footprints on the Moon” is the new album by three-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Raheem DeVaughn and multifaceted wordsmith and actor Wes Felton. The duo performs under the moniker, “The CrossRhodes.” »
Grammy-award winning rap artist continues to give back
by Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad -The Final Call- | Sep 20, 2017 - 1:55:10 PMChancelor Bennett, also known as “Chance the Rapper,” announced his next move to help fund Chicago Public Schools (CPS) at the Harold Washington Cultural Center. In addition to raising over $2 million through SocialWorks, 20 schools will receive grant funds Chance raised six months ago in partnership with Ingenuity. »
Hip Hop Artists Connect With Fight For Social Justice
by Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent- | Feb 1, 2017 - 8:29:49 PMHip Hop artists are lending their talent and raising their voices to speak out against police violence and to also seek justice for Mario Woods, a young, Black man slain by San Francisco cops. »
Howard Hewett wows crowd with intimate performance at Salaam
by Toure Muhammad | Jun 28, 2016 - 11:01:34 PMCHICAGO—Howard Hewett gave roughly 250 attendees a night to remember as he serenaded them with many of his popular songs during an intimate concert at Salaam Restaurant June 18. »
Roots and relevance?
by Charlene Muhammad -National Correspondent- | Jun 14, 2016 - 12:35:13 AMMuch of the conversation surrounding the 2016 remake of the late Alex Haley’s critically acclaimed miniseries “Roots” that aired on A&E earlier this month had people talking about if there is still relevance and value in teaching the history of slavery. »
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