Basquiat’s Former Lover to Sell Artist’s Unseen Works
The art world is buzzing over reports that iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat's former lover will sell the artist's unseen works. Alexis Adler, an embryologist,...
T.I., Fahamu Pecou and Michael Rooks Talk Art, Hip-Hop & Culture
Grammy-winning hip hop superstar T.I. and High Museum of Art curator Michael Rooks recently spoke about an intersection between both fine art and Hip-Hop...
EXCLUSIVE: Director Mickalene Thomas Talks Mama Bush as Muse in HBO Documentary
The HBO Documentary Film Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman is the directorial debut of New Jersey-born visual artist Mickalene Thomas. The original program...
U.S.: Obama to Award Medal of Honor to 19 Victims of Discrimination
The Washington Post is reporting that United States President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor,...
‘I’m Sorry I’m Not Idris Elba’ Poem Spurs Comedic Tweets
Fraser McAlpine of the BBC is reporting that a poem entitled, "I'm Sorry I'm Not Idris Elba' has spurred many Tweets making fun of...
Venezuela: Protesters Tell Why They Are Fighting Back
Writing for The Guardian, Phillipa Law and James Walsh are giving readers first-hand perspectives of those engaged in protesting against the government in Venezuela....
Akosua Report: Huey P. Newton
"My foes have called me bum, hoodlum, criminal. Some have even called me n*****. I imagine now they'll at least have to call me...
Jordan Davis: Michael Dunn Convicted on 4 Out of 5 Counts
Saturday night, accused killer Michael Dunn was found guilty on four of the five charges that he was facing. Dunn was found guilty on...
Marcus Smart is Not the Problem
Marcus Smart is a talented basketball player whose level of college play will eventually lead him to the NBA. The Oklahoma State University sophomore...
Terrell Owens’ Marriage Ends After Two Weeks
Beleaguered former NFL star Terrell Owens is unofficially single again. After only 2 weeks of marriage, Rachel Snider, the woman who married the former...
