Driving in my sneakers is a mix of comfort, style, and a nod to my father’s preparedness lessons. From the Virgin Islands to 2026, this habit has evolved, but the importance of being ready has stayed with me.
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Hip Hop Doesn’t Need Permission to Become History
At 53 years old, Hip Hop has reached a point where preserving the culture can’t simply mean waiting for museums, universities and other established institutions to tell us what mattered. We have to build our own rituals for remembering, and support the institutions created from inside the culture to do that work. Protect Hip HopContinueContinue reading “Hip Hop Doesn’t Need Permission to Become History”
What Is Carnival Supposed to Protect?
The post discusses the significance of cultural celebrations like Carnival in the Caribbean, particularly addressing the risk of forgetting their historical roots, such as emancipation. While evolving traditions are inevitable, it emphasizes the need for understanding the stories behind these events to ensure future generations grasp their importance, thus maintaining the connection to their history.
Protect Our Culture — Stories 