Gentrification

MUSIC

The Notorious B.I.G's Brooklyn Childhood Home Is Up For Rent For $4K

By Aron A.

Jun 21, 2019

The Notorious B.I.G's "one-room shack" is now a three-bedroom home in Brooklyn.

1,673 Views 0 Comments

MUSIC

The Sustained Cultural Significance Of "The Boondocks"

By Luke Hinz

May 9, 2019

“Excuse me, everyone. I have a brief announcement to make: Jesus was Black, Ronald Reagan was the devil, and the government is lying about 9/11. Thank you for your time. And goodnight.”

5,336 Views 8 Comments

MUSIC

Jay Z Spits Woke, Nipsey Hussle-Inspired Freestyle At Webster Hall Re-Opening

By Erika Marie

Apr 27, 2019

"Gentrify your own hood before these people do it," Jay rapped.

10,761 Views 5 Comments

MUSIC

J. Cole's Dreamville Festival Bashed By Raleigh Activist

By Aron A.

Apr 6, 2019

Joshua Bishop isn't down for Dreamville Festival.

55,574 Views 24 Comments

SOCIETY

Afropunk Gives Festival-Goers The Boot Over Politically-Charged T-Shirts

By Devin Ch

Aug 29, 2018

A prominent sex educator and writer details their account of mistreatment at this year's Afropunk festival.

3,111 Views 2 Comments

SOCIETY

Starbucks Changes Bathroom Policy In Response To Racial Boycotts

By Devin Ch

May 12, 2018

Is Starbucks doing enough to strengthen its bond with communities across America?

2,563 Views 13 Comments

Zion I "Tech $" Video

By Angus Walker

Jul 3, 2016

Zion I shows what it's like to be the victim of gentrification in the new video to "Tech $."

1,751 Views 2 Comments

GENTRIFICATION

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