Opinion

Tyler, the Creator and the Changing Face of Black Decadence

Tyler, the Creator has always been a trendsetter. From his provocative beginnings as the eccentric, foul-mouthed musical backbone of the Odd Future collective to his unstoppable run of one mixtape and six albums in only twelve years – in which he’s won two Grammys for consecutive projects and produced all but one song –Tyler has always had …

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ARTECHOUSE: A DIGITAL ART SPACE – A Tale from One of Milaka’s Rare Wednesday Evening Outings

I arrived at about 4:05 p.m., already a few minutes late, at the corner of Maryland Avenue SW, peeking around each corner to find a sufficient parking spot. Frustrated, I drove around in circles, rather squares, to find a parking space that didn’t have one of those famous confusing parking signs that allow for 2-hour …

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A woman 's face with the words celebrating women 's history month written in front of her.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Representation of Black Trans Women Through Pose

Directed by LGBTQ+ icons like Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy and Janet Mock, groundbreaking FX hit drama series “Pose” tells the story of the New York LGBTQ+ ballroom scene of the 80’s. Focusing on the lives of five dynamic Trans women, Pose centers the story of Blanca Evangelista (played by MJ Rodriguez) and her journey of …

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