Dr. King on "Black Power," Conformity

“[I]t is necessary to understand that Black Power is a cry of disappointment. The Black Power slogan did not spring full grown from the head of some philosophical Zeus. It was born from the wounds of despair and disappointment. It is a cry of daily hurt and persistent pain.” “Where Do We Go From Here: [...]

Music Review: Mariah Carey’s "The Emancipation of Mimi"

The Prodigal Daughter returns. After a short hiatus, some very bizarre behavior and much-publicized battles with depression, Mariah Carey has released a solid new album, “The Emancipation of Mimi.” The Emancipation is Mariah’s best album since “Music Box,” which, depending on whether you like Mariah, (I admit) could be a completely meaningless statement. My favorite [...]

Dr. King on "Black Power," Conformity

“[I]t is necessary to understand that Black Power is a cry of disappointment. The Black Power slogan did not spring full grown from the head of some philosophical Zeus. It was born from the wounds of despair and disappointment. It is a cry of daily hurt and persistent pain.” “Where Do We Go From Here: [...]

Music Review: Mariah Carey’s "The Emancipation of Mimi"

The Prodigal Daughter returns. After a short hiatus, some very bizarre behavior and much-publicized battles with depression, Mariah Carey has released a solid new album, “The Emancipation of Mimi.” The Emancipation is Mariah’s best album since “Music Box,” which, depending on whether you like Mariah, (I admit) could be a completely meaningless statement. My favorite [...]