In case you’ve been under a rock and haven’t heard, another unarmed Black teen was shot down like a dog in the street by police for jaywalking, according to witness reports. The incident occurred Saturday on a street near an apartment complex in Ferguson, Missouri, and has sparked outrage, rebellion, and the liberation of goods...More

March 1, 2016

Photoset: “Real Angels” by Ferrari Sheppard

Visual Art

by Ferrari Sheppard

At the northern most part of Zanzibar, Tanzania I came upon 13 women wading through the crystal blue shores of the Indian Ocean. They all wore stainless steel cooking pots on their heads. I wondered if I was witnessing a sort of odd ritual. Holding hands, they snaked through the salt water in single file,...More

February 20, 2016

Archives: Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon Q&A

Interviews

by Ferrari Sheppard

It’s human nature to compare things that are new to things that are familiar. It’s our way of understanding the changing world around us. Nevertheless, making comparisons between music acts can lead to a delayed reaction to genius. Swedish-based electronic soul band, Little Dragon, can’t validly be compared to anything we’ve ever heard. Headed by Swedish-Japanese singer and songwriter,...More

February 18, 2016

Premier: Ric Wilson ft. GLC – “Nat”

Audio

by Ferrari Sheppard

“Nat” is short for Nat Turner, the 19th century African slave who sparked the second largest slave revolt in US history in 1831. It’s also the title of a new track by Chicago activist Ric Wilson and legendary rapper GLC. Produced by RCWellz and Zonashi, “Nat” is a hard-hitting empowerment anthem set to a smooth...More

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Photoset: “Real Angels” by Ferrari Sheppard

Archives: Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon Q&A

Premier: Ric Wilson ft. GLC – “Nat”