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The Miami Book Fair Virtual Experience Awaits!
Every year, thousands meet up for a literary affair at the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, but this year has shifted how we all...
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Mackenzie Alcime
- Mar 21, 2019
- 2 min
Put You On: Paperwater- Slow Down You're Moving Too Fast
The Miami Duo is making a hell of a first impression with the release of their EP. Slow Down You’re Moving Too Fast kicks off with quotes...
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- Mar 19, 2019
- 4 min
5 Phenomenal Muslim Women
After a heart-wrenching week in the Muslim community, we've put together a quick list of five amazing Muslim women to highlight during...
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- Feb 22, 2019
- 15 min
28 Black History Month Books
For 28 days this month, we shared a free book for our followers to check out on our Facebook page. Did you miss out on the greatness?...
Mackenzie Alcime
- Feb 19, 2019
- 6 min
Put You On: III Points Festival 2019 Edition
III Points Festival 2019 has officially wrapped up and a lot of fans are waking up with the battle scars to tell it. With thousands of...
Mackenzie Alcime
- Jan 28, 2019
- 2 min
Put You On: Cos#420
The Knoxville, Tennessee MC has been grinding for years and his trajectory continues to rise. Why you should be listening. Hip-Hop music...
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- Dec 6, 2018
- 2 min
The Miseducation of Eunice Waymon
With the teaser video starting off with Lauryn Hill swooning us with her version of Nina Simone's classic, "Feeling Good", I knew Amerigo...
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- Nov 25, 2018
- 5 min
Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Miami
You all remember when you logged onto Instagram and all you saw was what everyone was eating that day? Instagram used to be the mecca of...
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- Nov 15, 2018
- 2 min
Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood, FL
I have lived in this beautiful city for more than eight years. There is ALWAYS something new to discover. Whether it's about music,...
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- Oct 23, 2018
- 2 min
Big City, Big Muzik
Mac Tuk is what Knoxville’s underground music scene needs. Music poured into my ears from the speakers as we pulled up to the album...
Mackenzie Alcime
- Oct 10, 2018
- 2 min
Put You On: Summer Walker
Before her soon-to-be-released project, meet a new interesting voice in R&B who is taking a traditional approach to building her buzz....
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- Aug 28, 2018
- 6 min
Sofar Sounds: Songs From a Room
These days, we’re so wrapped up in our phones that we forget to stop, breathe and take in the beauty that’s around us. When you attend a...
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- Jun 10, 2018
- 3 min
Rafiki: Kenya's First Film to Screen at Cannes
Directed & written by Wanuri Kahiu, a Kenyan native, Rafiki takes us on a journey of friendship between two young women that grows into a...
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- May 6, 2018
- 5 min
Black Girl Magic: Worldwide Music Edition
I've gathered a list of Black Girl Magic from around the world. Some you might know and some may be new to you. Whatever the genre, these...
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- Mar 18, 2018
- 1 min
Tank and the Bangas: Knoxville
It all started with a mic, a stage and spoken word. These 10 lyricist killed an open mic night at the Liberation Lounge at Backstar Cafe...
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