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‘I’m Just Getting Started’: George Clinton, leader of Parliament-Funkadelic, returns home to Newark
The Godfather of Funk was honored at ceremonies in Newark and Plainfield before taking the stage with his seminal funk outfit Friday night. He…
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Defenders of the faith: A conversation with Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
In a metal scene rampant with Black Sabbath copycats and uninspired riffage, Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats manage to stand apart. The group of…
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Living in black beyond
An art exhibition celebrates beauty and wickedness in Black realities. There are representations in artistic practice, often more times than not reincarnations of past…
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East Village thrifting: Two hidden gems you must check out
As spring approaches and the streets of New York begin to feel more lively, what sounds better than venturing out to the East Village…
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From ‘Waiting to Exhale’ to ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ 10 films by Black directors to watch anytime
Movies like “Dreamgirls” and “The Wiz” are considered staples in the Black community. But they have one very important thing in common: they were…
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George Clinton, the Godfather of Funk, talks about returning home to Newark
It’s been a milestone year for George Clinton. In 2021, the Godfather of Funk celebrated his 80th birthday and 50 years since the release…
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