September 26, 2023
It’s Like a Jungle Sometimes: Black Men and Suicide
Troy, a Black male in his late 30s, has been in a dark place for months. He lost his job earlier in…
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Prismatik
Prismatik is an AURN Digital series that highlights social and political commentary on Black experiences both in the US and across the African diaspora. As African Americans are increasingly involved in learning the roots of their family and ancestral history through DNA testing and engaging in historical spaces, “Prismatik” is here to add intriguing conversations to the media sphere. We take it there.
September 18, 2023
Everybody But Us: Objections to Black Reparations
Everybody loves Black culture when it comes to entertainment, but when it’s time to talk Black—as in, people receiving reparations from slavery—that…
September 18, 2023
More Monday, Please: Malz Monday is the NextUp to Shine
A nobody yesterday can make a catchy song today that would make them a rap star tomorrow—only to fizzle out next week.…
September 2, 2023
Listen NOW: The Must-Have Albums of 2023 So Far
In 2023, folding chair brawls, climate change, heatwaves, and outer space aliens are crashing cookouts. So, while each month has been filled…
August 25, 2023
Ahead of the Class: 25 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The year 1998 was an iconic period of classic albums like DMX’s It’s Dark and Hell is Hot, Outkast’s Aquemini, and Jay-Z’s…
August 14, 2023
Regional Reign: Hip Hop Across Decades and Coast to Coast
Hip hop exists now as a global entity that is also at the helm of pop culture. But before the culture could…
August 14, 2023
Do Ya Thing: T.I. & 20 Years in the Trap
On the surface, hip hop in 2003 was all about the debut of 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’. But on…
August 9, 2023
Hip-Hop 50: The Soundtrack of a Culture
So, with Hip-Hop celebrating its 50 years of existence, it’s only right to spotlight the songs that voiced the culture. In a…
August 9, 2023
ERA for ERA: A spotlight On Hip Hop’s Noteworthy Moments
Since its birth, Hip Hop has had some defining moments, but some years stand out more than others. Check out Hip Hop’s…
July 5, 2023
Can We Get It Together?: Relationship Fails and Fixes
In the age of social media and 50/50 debates, dating in today’s environment is far from easy. Despite the media being oversaturated…
June 26, 2023
9 Must-See Hip-Hop Docs
Hip-Hop turning 50 is not only a celebration of music but of life and culture. So, the best way to understand its…
June 22, 2023
Show No Love: Hip Hop’s Long History of Homophobia
Homophobia existed in America long before Hip Hop emerged from its South Bronx origins, yet this irrational fear/hatred seems to have found…