by Rob Franklin Art is defined as the expression of creative skill and imagination. It is something that is taken from the heart and mind and offered to the world to be appreciated for the beauty that it gives. For Henry Hawkins, art is simple. It is life. Hawkins has been capturing beauty of the […]
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Can I Kick It? Yes UCAN!
Madison’s 6th Annual Hip Hop Awards to Take Place This Saturday by Rob Franklin Hip Hop and it don’t stop. The 6th Annual Madison Hip Hop Awards will take place on Saturday, November 7th at The BarrymoreTheatre. The event is sponsored by the Urban Community Arts Network (UCAN). The awards show is an effort made […]
World Wide Read: The Wisconsin Book Festival
By Rob Franklin In a world that focuses on social media as a primary means to gather information, being able to sit down and snuggle up to a good book seems to have become a lost art. But looking at the lineup for this year’s Wisconsin Book Festival is proof that the literary world is […]
Hip to Fit: 5 Star Fitness Offers Workout Classes for the Hip Hop Crowd
by Rob Franklin For many, the idea of working out is uncomfortable. Everything from scheduling time to figuring out what to wear becomes a task. Then there’s the stress of finding a gym where one can feel comfortable among all of the treadmill runners and weight lifters. The whole situation can be overwhelming. Add the […]
‘Ma & Pop’ is Madison’s Unique Food Events Service
by Rob Franklin Ma & Pop is a new food events service that consists of catering for music and food events, pop-up events, and weddings, as well as breakfast and lunch services for offices. The business was created by Dave Spittel and Jasmine Byrne. “When we started dating a little over five years ago, we […]
Fully Engaged: Nichelle Nichols Joins the Madison Metropolitan School District Staff
by Rob Franklin As the summer is winds down, the time begins when parents start preparing their children for the upcoming school year. For Nichelle Nichols, this is now the time to help parents and schools to prepare their children. Nichols was recently named Director of Family, Youth and Community Engagement for the Madison Metropolitan […]
DWB: Dying While Black – Another Death Raises Concerns on Police Tactics
By Rob Franklin July 24, 2015 Sandra Bland A law enforcement officer committed violations during the traffic stop of Sandra Bland, an African American woman found dead inside a Waller County jail cell. According to a preliminary review by the Texas Department of Public Safety, authorities spotted violations of the department’s […]
Madison Celebrates Juneteenth Day’s 150th Anniversary
By Rob Franklin June 19, 2015 Kids celebrate at last year’s Juneteenth Celebration The month of June is known as the beginning of Summer. It marks the kickoff of many festivals, concerts, games and experiences correlated with warm weather. For the African American community, June is a particularly meaningful month to celebrate. […]
“Your Way, Jose” – Neo Jazz Comes to Town
By Rob Franklin January 16, 2015 Jose Jazz has always been recognized as a leading genre of music. But with the emergence of other genres like hip hop and electronic dance music, jazz seems to have taken a backseat. Jose James is an artist that is working very hard to bring it back […]
This is The Year: Local leaders give their wishlist for 2015
By Rob Franklin January 9, 2015 2014 was a year full of huge events. The loss of nine African American lives by the hands of the police. LeBron James returned to Cleveland. The Ebola scare came and went. Dr. Dre became the first hip hop billionaire. Domestic violence and parental discipline practices made […]