It was 1968. America was embedded in an unpopular war abroad and domestic turmoil within. As troops circulated in and out of a combat zones, their civilian counterpart’s argument over […]
Author Archives: Gregg Reese
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The (un)Glamour Girl
Arlette Jones’ rise to the top involves avoiding the trappings of ‘Diva-hood’ As part of what are known as “the flyover states,” Akron, Ohio is perhaps best known as the […]
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Marian Robinson passes away at age 86
Mother-in-law of Barack Obama Settling into a new job and location is difficult under the best circumstances. For someone stepping into what is generally considered the most powerful position in […]
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Remembering ‘US’
Once a devoted follower, Deborah Jones recalls a weekend of alleged terror, torture, and trauma “It was sobering and saddening to read what Deborah Jones experienced, reminding us that placing […]
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Culture critic Greg Tate awarded Pulitzer Prize
Passed away in 2021 “The Pulitzer Board awards a special citation for the late writer and critic Greg Tate, whose language – cribbed from literature, academia, popular culture and hip-hop […]
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Reggae in Leimert Park
Initially a Jamaican dance hall craze, Reggae is a cultural force that has transcended its Caribbean origins to become a global juggernaut. On Sunday in Leimert Park, some of the […]
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Reggae in Leimert Park
Initially a Jamaican dance hall craze, Reggae is a cultural force that has transcended it’s Caribbean origins to become a global juggernaut.
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Fentanyl update: Synthetic drug a corrupting influence
Fentanyl continues its grip upon America’s compulsion for illicit drugs. On April 2, the Attorney General of California Central District announced that three Sinaloa, Mexican nationals pleaded guilty for over distributing/ over one million fentanyl pills following….
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Link between art, culture and the Black experience
Kinsey African-American Art & History exhibit A recent and possibly overlooked trend in the construction of America’s citadels for sports culture is their transition into multi-use structures for civic engagement, strengthening […]
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The future is artificial
Synthetic intoxicants provide an irresistible alternative in the global drug market Man’s quest for altering his state of consciousness extends beyond the realm of recorded history. That said, any literature […]
