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@kulturedchild
writer + music nerd. host + producer of πΆmilestonesπΆ podcast (wbgo). dj, moderator, host, knicks fanatic, south bronx native, jazz kid. βπΎ: TIDAL, NPR, NYT (guest contributor), huffpo, downbeat, JALC, etc. liners on a few GRAMMY-winning albums + more.
βParticipation,β huh?
Happy 30th Birthday to The Score! Hows that for Black History!!!
β€οΈπ€π Check out my appearance on Hip Hop Now podcast with @vegasworldinc.bsky.social as we discuss this monumental album and seminal year for hip hop, 1996!
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As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the βgorgeous mosaicβ we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our cityβs first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
I got a new piercing, and now Iβm mentally well!
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
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Beyond parody.
We have an attorney general who is covering up the Epstein Files and a President who is proud he could identify a giraffe
Carl Carlton, the singer-songwriter best known for hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama," has died, his son announced
I shouldnβt have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
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The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
Leadership.
Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after 63 years in business
You died.
I cried.
And kept on getting up.
A little slower.
And a lot more deadly.
Assata Shakur
I canβt argue with this
Thank you, Assata. God bless your extraordinary life. πΉπΉπΉπΉπΉ
#assatashakur
Itβs going to break your heart how many people you know, love, and respect will turn out to be cowards. Prepare yourself as best you can. You are not alone, but you are your own center. Be a strong center.
This is so messed up.
OH MY GOD
TRUTH = DISSENT
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FOREVER ANANDA. πΉ
#anandalewis #MTV #VMAs
Wowβ¦ another legend has gone off to glory. Thank you to the one and only Eddie Palmieri. Rest in peace. π―οΈπ€ #BlackSky #JazzSky #EddiePalmieri #LatinJazz #BronxNYC #Salsa
Iβm honored to have shared a few words about our dearest and most beloved Roy Hargrove. Many thanks to #MarcusJMoore and @nytimes.com for providing the platform. This was deeply cathartic. Bless you, Roy. Forever and ever and ever. π€ #JazzSky #BlackSky #Jazz #Music #RoyHargrove
Indeed, it is. Long time supporter and member, here. But yep, getting everyone to take action is key. π
Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Eyes On the Prize, American Masters, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Masterpiece Theater, Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego, The Joy of Painting, 3-2-1 Contact, Charlie Rose, etc. PBS is my childhood. The #CPB and #PBS and #NPR will defeat evil.
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outside the wresting ring, hulk hogan, who died on thursday at 71, was a proud racist, who used his celebrity and platform to express and normalize the most disgusting ideas and tropes. there. fixed it.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner walked one of the most purposeful walks of an entire generation, carrying us all on his shoulders. He did it with so much depth. So much heart. So much swag. So much purpose.
And so much joy. I am at a loss. This is painful. #MalcolmJamalWarner #blacksky #jazzsky