7 Dope questions on Architects and Heroes…With Peter Lord-The original Lord of song
By: Epiphany Castro Pioneering acclaimed Songwriter/singer/producer/and founding member of the groundbreaking band The Family Stand is here… cause honestly he never actually left. He was simply doing other shyt that ya’ll may not have thought he was doing. Geniuses rarely stay in one COMPLETE lane ya know? I have found that more often than not, […]
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Tshombe Sekou is a Force to be Reckoned With
Tshombe Sekou is a poet, spoken-word artist, musician, producer, and thinker based in Yokosuka, Japan. A self‑taught musician–producer, he founded Emet Productions, through which he creates expressive, purpose‑driven art that merges jazz, philosophy, and poetry. Something of a literary alchemist, Tshombe transformed his early fascination with storytelling—starting from making up stories while flipping through magazines—into a form […]
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Yayi Renée Michele Sinners: Movie Review by ‘Mother Metaphor’ Theatrical Release Poster Film Review: SinnersDirected by Ryan CooglerRated: 100/100 Divination BonesReviewed by: Mother Metaphor aka Yayi Renée Michele Ryan Coogler’s Sinners isn’t just a film—it is a conjuring. It is scripture in motion, parable wrapped in poetry, and prophecy pulsing through celluloid. This story is […]
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Silver Dollar Road – Review by P. Anthony Roc
“Silver Dollar Road,” a documentary directed by the renowned Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, is a poignant exploration of a family’s multi-decade struggle to preserve their land in North Carolina. As a devoted fan of Peck’s prolific career, I eagerly anticipated this film, as I am an admirer of Mr. Peck’s work, and especially since it […]
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Invisible Beauty – Review by P. Anthony Roc
“Invisible Beauty” transcends the boundaries of a mere documentary; it’s a mesmerizing odyssey into the soul of an extraordinary individual, Bethann Hardison. My initial encounter with Bethann in the bustling heart of 90s New York City, during the zenith of her model management agency, left an indelible mark. Her brilliance, kindness, and unflinching honesty captivated […]
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On Antonio Eyez…Windows into a magical world…Yo Auntie’s new fave artist…By Epiphany Castro
In an age where folks vehemently debate,holler and yammer on and on about how there is “no good music anymore”,I must wholeheartedly disagree! I have for many years shared the same opinion and that’s probably not gonna change. Radio sucks. Let’s just get that shyt out the way right now. If indeed you are the […]
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“Reggie” The Documentary – Review by P. Anthony Roc
Just recently watched “Reggie” on Amazon Prime Video and was totally enthralled. It brought me back to many memories as a young kid growing up in New York City, playing CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) baseball and rooting for the Yankees and my favorite player – Reggie Jackson. I will forever cherish the memory of watching the 1977 […]
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On aging…By Epiphany Castro…
“On and on and on and on,and my cypher keeps rolling like a rolling stone”-E.Badu The world keeps turning..and so must we..Listen…not one damn person promised you that this aging thing was gonna be dope. Not ONE ya hear me? Shiit..yesterday,today and tomorrow ain’t promised fo sho.. We didn’t know we’d be above ground contemplating […]
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Here is Nevah Black Down’s Black Owned Champagne List
The most popular black owned “champagne” are Jay-z’s Ace of Spades and Rick Ross’s Belaire. However most people do not know that Belaire is not technically champagne but actually sparkling wine. True champagne like Ace of Spades is made in the northeastern Champagne province of France and made out of seven distinct grapes. That being […]
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7 Dope questions for Architects and heroes…Vernon Reid…By Epiphany Castro
What exactly would one consider a hero? An architect? I suppose I may have some curious ideas about what those particular words mean to me.I can assure ya’ll however- That I do NOT take the words lightly at all. I mean not one single damn bit. Different folks mean different things to us as people. […]
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‘Racionais MC’s From The Streets of São Paulo’ and ‘Is That Black Enough For You’ — Film reviews by P. Anthony Roc
The documentary, Racionais MC’s From The Streets Of Sao Paulo tells the story of the influential hip-hop group Racionais MC’s and how they used their voices to speak on behalf of Black people in Brazil against racism. Considered to be on par with Public Enemy, Racionais MC’s gained notoriety in the early 90s as they used their […]
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7 Dope Questions for Architects and Angels …Marc Marcel by Epiphany Castro
Orator.Wordsmith.Producer.Lyricist.Motivator.Animator.Philosopher.Performer.Author.Artist.Hum an.Architect…He is many,many things-He loves many things and detests few,he is complex but simple,he is kind yet may appear cruel. He is brilliant but can feign ignorance.He is a sort of walking palindrome… Definitions from Oxford Languages · Learn more pal·in·drome /ˈpalənˌdrōm/Learn to pronounce noun What did you expect??? Hell,he is a POET. I chewed the fat with […]
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7 Dope Questions for Architects and Angels…Yahzarah St. James by Epiphany Castro
There isn’t enough magic in the world. Magical thinkers more often than not-seek it. We need it to grow and thrive. Much like other essentials. Some could argue that magic is not essential to us but welp..That’s a lie.Some may say magic doesn’t even exist. Art is magical! In whatever form you find it,and when […]
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The Inspiring Work of LA Artist Calvin Clausell Jr.
Growing up in Los Angeles, art has always been first for Calvin. From childhood he found himself sketching every chance he got. Loving the idea of bringing life to paper, he gravitated towards charcoal and graphite. Teaching himself shading techniques by observing human expression and emotion. He began oil painting after reading the book “The […]
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Learning to Care for Me by caring for Plants by Epiphany Castro
It is oh so curious how we convince ourselves of straight up lies. We tell ourselves “we can’t this..we can’t that”..No one thing in particular,not based on any factual evidence,yet based on lies we replay in our own heads. It does not even need to be with regularity. Honestly I can say that the former […]
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Dope Folks Y’all Should Know…John Lewis aka Badassvegan by Epiphany Castro
In 2010 after some health scares, I decided to adopt being vegan. I did a lot of research but I kept having this nagging feeling-a feeling that I needed a mentor who…well looked like ME! At that time it wasn’t easy to find Black Vegans, or at least I didn’t think so. While cruising social […]
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Here is NevahBlackDown’s Black Owned Sunscreen List
Let’s talk about suncare – skincare that helps protect you from the sun’s uv rays. Even if you don’t go outside, you should wear sunscreen everyday. It is a myth that our melanin completely protects us from the sun. BOLDEN BRIGHTENING MOISTURIZER Our SPF 30 face moisturizer combines broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection with Vitamin C, […]
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The Magical Photography of Awuku Darko Samuel
Born in 1997, Awuku Darko Samuel is a conceptual photographer from Suhum, Ghana. He Began studying visual arts when he was in Senior High school, which he graduated from in 2017. He borrowed smartphones from friends to take photos until he was gifted with his own. He began to explore photography and various mediums in […]
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The Rona Tape by Preach Jacobs (Yall betta ask somebody…by Epiphany Castro)
Every here and again a supa dupa one comes along. Not merely talented but just downright GIFTED. In this instance allow me to introduce y’all to the homie…Preach Jacobs. Preach Jacobs is a musician,artist,Emcee,Journalist,Photographer and activist. Founder of Cola-Con and Indie label Sounds familiar Records. He is not here to play with y’all… well maybe […]
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Here is NevahBlackDown’s Black Owned Streetwear List Part 1 :
Since the late 80s, sweatpants and baggy clothes have become popular in mainstream America. Currently the streetwear industry is worth over a billion dollars and sweats are staple items in any streetwear collection. Nevah Black Down has created a list of best selling hoodies, sweatpants, and sweatshirts to add to your wardrobe. Dad Bod Sniper […]
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