‘Harlem Shake’ videos spark effort to ‘resist the fad’

Mar. 27 |     News Analysis By Jamal Denman Contributing Writer   On March 13, Hamline University in St. Paul hosted a forum titled, “The Harlem Shake as Blackface: A Critical Look at Cultural Appropriation.” The forum was a panel discussion...

‘Hip hop activism against youth behind bars’ off to a slow start

Nov. 23 |   News Analysis By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer   “Local Hip-Hop community speaks out against youth and the prison system at Boneshaker Books,” is how the press release read for “Hip-Hop Activism Against    Youth Behind Bars.” ...