June 2011
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random thoughts
There’s something to be said about Facebook profile pictures where one’s mouth is gaping open. In every status— they seem to be shouting.
April 2011
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I was bored with life so I made some changes.
Coming Soon.
July 2010
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Do Something: Hands that Feed
Film producer Josh Levin has worked with numerous non-profit organizations such as the Conservation International and the Rainforest Alliance. He recently wrote me ato discuss his latest film project, Hands that Feed. The documentary, which is still in production, will explore “Haiti’s food crisis and the grassroots sustainable ag-based recovery movement [that is] emerging [in the...
April 2010
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RIP Freaknik
The world was sadly disappointed. We all wanted the Freaknik we had heard about: girls dancing on top of candy-coated Caddys while their Uncle Luc cheers them on.
We were anticipating Atlanta to turn into that dark and dirty South orgy we all love to hate but can’t help being fascinated with at the same time.
But sadly, the world was disappointed. (Yes, the world— Even France). Simply...
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Weekend Wins: Wonderful World of, Roman...
Bar crawls around Little 5 have special meaning when art is involved. The Wonderful World of art show at Aurora Coffee Friday had me itching to get home and let a ball of energy start bouncing off the walls. Prints and various digital media from the likes of Nikita Gale and Infamous JeanClaude decked the walls of my favorite coffee place. I’m still a little annoyed I forgot to take...
March 2010
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21 Facts: Toussaint Louverture
by Milton B. Beckerman
1. The Louisiana Purchase may not have been made had it not been for Toussaint Louverture. 2. Louverture freed the slaves of Haiti in the only permanently successful slave revolt in history. 3. He developed the idea of dominion status for Haiti as part of France. Rejected by Napoleon, the idea subsequently was used by Great Britain 66 years later on July 1, 1862, when...
February 2010
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Press Play: Social Studies
Lyrical black on black duo, Social Studies played at The Earl in East Atlanta this past Saturday.
Zano, the group’s prolific lyricist pounds the mic with rhymes and metaphors laced with a touch of negro dialect
Beat master, Chris Devoe conducts the set with a string of experimental hip hop beats that leave you either snapping your fingers or bobbin’ your head.
Together they form a...
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Press
Local photographer, Marcus Tanner is featured in Vice Magazine online for February.
After our Q&A, I discovered many interesting things about this street style-minimalist. I’m now convinced he’s on his way to the top. Black Terry Richardson anyone?
Speaking of which, If you or anybody you know is a cosmic force of Awesomeness and would like to be featured-holla at me:
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Black Wall Street: Not Just a Myth
Even amidst the poorer neighboring towns, Greenwood, Oklahoma remained to be a thriving black community in the 1920’s.
Considered the “Black Wall Street” of the 1920’s, Tulsa Oklahoma in a city called Greenwood housed a sea of affluent African-Americans until neighboring whites decided to destroy the city along with everyone in it.
The newspaper headline...
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Press Play: Psychedelic Organ
Last Wednesday I ventured out into the muddy but inviting Atlanta smoke hole, Star Bar. I was a little disappointed that their Elvis shrine was closed for the evening (sad face) but I did have the chance to check out some local acts, one that is a new fan favorite:Psychedelic Organ
The mad scientist of the Hammond B3, Spencer Garn brings the entire Psychedelic experience into a wormhole of...
January 2010
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Q&A: Marcus Tanner
Marcus Tanner, local street photographer and part-time DJ is the half-white, angry black guy taking pictures of epic proportions. Being the cheap but savvy individual that he is, Tanner self published and took on the entire production process of his new book, In a Vernacular Style entirely on his own.
A former professional runner with old teammates in the last Olympics, Tanner says he can...
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Big Fish vs. Little Fish
They are being called one of the greatest menaces of our times but according to British journalist, Johnathan Hari the war being waged against Somalian pirates like most, isn’t entirely justified.
December 2009
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Press Play: The Stranglers
Born out of a small English village in 1974, echoing the sounds of traditional English pub rock are The Stranglers
The band’s second album, Black and White boasts riveting bass lines and unapologetic lyrics by long time vocalist, Hugh Cornwell.
Notable tracks such as “Nice n Sleazy,”Tank,” and “Sverige,” easily hail The Stranglers as one of the most...
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Marcus Tanner in a Vernacular Style
Marcus Tanner is the guy taking pictures without any rhyme to his reason except what he finds intriguing. In his new book, In a Vernacular Style his subjects tell a string of stories that involve stuffed pandas, seedy nightclubs and dead squirrels.
My interview with this local street photographer coming soon.
www.marcustanner.com