Genesis's Land of Confusion is such a different song than any other song in their catalog. It has a dance beat, industrial feel, and even leaning toward metal with a new wave rhythm. Phil Collins is one of the greatest…

Professional sports have always reflected larger cultural debates. In today's social media environment, however, a single on-court incident can quickly become ammunition for political narratives that have little to do with the athletes involved.

That appears to be the case…

Few bands have had as much influence on modern rock music as Pink Floyd. Known for groundbreaking albums such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall, Pink Floyd…

The transition from the 1970s to the 1980s marked one of the most dramatic cultural shifts in American entertainment history. Television, movies, music, fashion, and advertising all changed in response to economic conditions, political attitudes, technological advances, and changing consumer…

From Packed Dance Floors to Polished Nightlife: What Happened to Phoenix’s Club Scene?

If you spent nights out in Phoenix, Tempe, or Scottsdale between the 1990s and around 2010, you probably remember something that feels almost extinct today: true nightclubs…

This whole thing is not adding up

The internet is once again doing what it does best—and worst: compressing a messy, real-world moment into a viral narrative that may or may not match reality.

The latest example involves Kid Cudi…

Ronald Reagan, Reaganomics, and the Cultural Transformation of the 1980s

My brother Kelvin grew up in the 80's.  Not only that, during the week, he lived and played football for a wealthy school 20 miles where my family lived in…

I've spent many years learning SEO techniques, studying Googles algorithms, and learning how to play nicely within Google's quality-driven search friendly criteria.  I was around when search came onto the scene fresh out of the 90's and its approach to…

Kendrick Lamar is the biggest rapper of 2025 right now and he is not afraid to step into controversy.  He is a breath of fresh air for the conscious hip hop community and has probably had more impact surrounding the…

Whenever a mainstream artist that has a stake in woke politics steps onto center stage, people pay attention. For many, the most coveted and scrutinized stage of all is one reserved for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Why…

1. Introduction to AFROTECH

It is widely acknowledged as an industry-changing event for many tech professionals. Specifically, individuals in the Black community with a passion for tech look forward to…

The Impact of Karma on East Coast Rap Associates of Bad Boy Records: A Case Study of Duane "Keffe D" Davis and the Arrest of Diddy

Part 1: Introduction There is a significant amount of karma raining down…

Analyzing Racism in the WNBA: A Study of Racist Taunts by Fans

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert currently regarded on CNBC’s "Power Lunch" whilst anchor Tyler Mathisen delivered up the connection among Indiana Fever famous person Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky…

The Impact of Taylor Swift's Endorsement on the 2024 Presidential Election

A popular narrative held by the media is that celebrities have the unique ability to influence public opinion and voting behavior. This is particularly true regarding political…

Analysis of the Country Music Awards Nominations: Beyoncé's Snub and Morgan Wallen's Controversial Recognition

This morning, the nominations for the upcoming Country Music Awards were announced by Mickey Guyton, a Black country artist, and professional wrestler Xavier Woods.…

The Resurgence of Conscious Rap: Kendrick Lamar Headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

The resurgence of conscious rap before Kendrick Lamar is announced as the Super Bowl headliner in 2025, I want to make sure we have…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced breaking's formal inclusion and debut as an Olympic sport at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics in December of 2020. This essay will work to understand the significance of this event in the…

Analyzing the Absurdity of Far-Right Claims Regarding the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

In 2013, Tokyo had officially entered the race to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The 2020 Summer Olympics faced a continuous assault by the…