Pt. 2: How Mumford & Sons Defines the Line Between Cultural Appropriation & Appreciation
To understand cultural appropriation, one must grasp that we are not equal. We live in a white-dominated world, and it is especially...
Spreading Joy & Compassion, One Box at a Time- Tamar Lucien of MentalHappy.com
As a shameless ThisWeekInStartups.com fan, I first learned about Tamar Lucien while she was a member of Angela Benton's NewMe...
Pt. 1: What Diplo & Iggy Azalea don’t understand about their music videos: an Indian’s response
A rickshaw zooms past. A child flashes a worried expression in front of a hut. A man swings his cricket bat, knocking a ball across an...
2 Mobile Application Ideas which Could Help to Hold Police & Communities Accountable
This week has been a tumultuous one for Americans who possess any concern for the persistent levels of both police abuse and civilian...
Can Gucci "Guwop" Mane pull off a Lebron James?
For anyone into hip-hop, they are likely to be aware of Gucci Mane's most recent release from prison. Dubbed the “Boogey Mane of Hip-Hop”...
Apps and Edges: Historical and Modern Innovation of Black Hair
Hairlines. Line-ups. Weaves. Perms. Fades. Braids. Lacefronts. Caesars. Edges. These are terms which various black communities may have...
At the intersection of Mobile Tech and Hip-Hop - Davon and Keegan of Moor
A few months back, I had the extreme fortune of attending a panel discussion hosted by Minds Behind the Music and the Wix.com NYC Lounge...
Enhancing Composting and Sustainability Awareness: Q&A with Frezit Labs, Damion Wongsang
Damion Wongsang, Jamaican-born and Brooklyn trained, is a born go-getter. From opening a brick-and-mortar clothing shop, to trying his...
Writing and Crowdfunding Graphic Novels: Q&A with Kensuke Okabayashi
Earlier this month, a colleague of mine, Kensuke "Ken" Okabayashi launched a Kickstarter campaign for his graphic novel "The Foreigner,"...
May 12th- Wix.com & The Triumph Group Presents: Understanding the Business of Branding
On Thursday May 12, Wix.com and The Triumph Group will be hosting a free and informative panel discussion and networking event entitled,...
