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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Gylan Kain, a Founder of the Last Poets and a Progenitor of Rap, Dies at 81

The Last Poets laid a foundation for rap music by delivering poetic salvos on racism and oppression.
The Last Poets were pioneers of performance poetry, portraying Black street life with a revolutionary spirit. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Uplifting and Strengthening Oakland's Black Arts Movement and Business District - San Francisco Bay Times

The 14th Street corridor in Oakland has been designated as the Black Arts Movement and Business District (BAMBD).
The goal of the district is to highlight and support the contributions of Oakland's Black artists and business owners, as well as preserve and celebrate the city's Black culture and history. [ more ]
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