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Alright Darlings Afro Punk-ers, its about that time again. I was all set this week to tell you another story about my adventures. Deadline closing in and ting. Last minute I was sent the EP of Kimberly Anne a South London Resident. She began her journey at The…

For some people watching their favorite horror movie over and over again is just not enough. Hardcore horror fanatics crave to display their true dedication by getting their favorite terrorizer etched on to their skin forever. The devotion is in the detail...with thriller fans finding talented artists who can capture the essence of the most spine tingling scenes. I will admit I am not sure if I could handle having the evil Hannibal Lector glaring back up at me from my arm, for…

Ever felt it was hard transitioning your summer style to Fall fashion? Don't worry you are not alone. This time of year is quite possibly the worst time of the year for getting dressed. One minute it's hot and the next it's freezing. So how does one transition a summer wardrobe, into something a little more fall-worthy without weather worries?

Here are some suggestions:

Transitioning the Maxi

Maxi dresses hard to get rid of. With their…

With dynamic performances from poets and musicians alike, THE REVIVAL weaves a salon-styled night of libations and genuine fellowship. Reminiscent of independent poetry tours like SisterSpit…Saltlines… the iconic Def Poetry Jam, The Revival is a unique arts experience as each concert takes place in an actual home. A collective of queer women artists on a national, 10-day expedition, The Revival caravan honors a queer tradition. They not only demand safe space, they create…

Join us in celebrating our new weekly Queer feature with AFROPUNK contributor, Analytical Williams. This column will explore William's personal experiences being bi-sexual, a tomboy and conscious all while keeping it AFROPUNK. This is the first feature from our new writer, so…

What's up BLACK SKATER CHICK fam? We had to pleasure of speaking with (*drumroll*) Jazmyn Glause!

Jazmyn Glause reps Duluth, MN. At the age of 12, Jazmyn's journey with skateboarding began when her parents bought her Tony Hawk Underground 2. She thought it was so "rad that there was a girl skater in it, it was Elissa Steamer. I wanted to be just like her!" Since that moment, Jazmyn rolled around on her skateboard everyday. Soon her level of comfortability increased…

Hey guys, here are the 10 Best BLACKFASHION images of the week. Let us know which one is right down your alley. Marcus Branch of SKLTN Magazine

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THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the AFROPUNK FILMS screening of THE TRIPTYCH at the Urbanworld Film Festival. The moving film about 3 artists' perspectives brought the house down and the supporters of the arts down to 34th street in Manhattan this past…

AFROPUNK Presents The TRIPTYCH, a series of bio-pics with three of the most resonant voices in art: Wangechi Mutu, Barron Claiborne and Sanford Biggers. Come be a part of this amazing festival with…

What's up guys! It's Sir 2BLACK here to refresh your headpieces with the day 2 highlights! Alright where to start?

By: Keith "TooBlackTooBe" White

There was the fight at the beginning of the…

In the wake of AFROPUNK FEST we've been reminiscing about all of our favorite bands that won't be back in the USA until next summer, how the fall weather is making us pack up our skateboards, and how all of a sudden we have outrageous cravings for food truck…

By: Alexandria Gamlin

How do you identify? Black, White, Latino, mixed, Queer, Native, AFROPUNK? With so many multicultural identities and experiences in New York and around the world, identity is becoming more personal and more of a head-scratcher for…

2 days, 26 bands, 5 DJs, 15 Food trucks, 80 local vendors, 8 custom motorcycles, 100+ skaters and 40 THOUSAND AFROPUNKS made up AFROPUNK FEST 2012. There was so much energy and it was all ((POS VIBES)). We’ll be talking about all the sweet stuff…

By Alexandria Gamlin

AFROPUNK FEST 2012 has been receiving all types of crazy awesome press, post festival. One of the biggest "horray!"'s came from a stellar write up from Matt Trammell at Rolling Stone. Matt has always been a friend of AFROPUNK and his re-cap of…

Want a MAP? GET THE APP! We've got the technologic hookup through our partners at LIVETAPP and they've hooked it up sweet! Download LIVE TAPP of your smartphone and check in when you arrive at AFROPUNK FEST 2012! You'll have access to the schedule, a map of the grounds and SWEET GIVEAWAYS…

Comedian, actor, filmmarker and hilarious fool SEATON SMITH is your HOST for AFROPUNK FEST 2012. He's toured the world telling jokes, and now he's coming to Commodore Barry Park August 25th and 26th to make some jokes with us as our maestro of punk, rap and rock & roll.

Applying smooth charisma…

The best of the biker best are shining up their chrome for Brooklyn Rhapsody at AFROPUNKFEST 2012. Twelve spectacular custom bikes from Brooklyn and beyond will be lined up and rumbling to be judged as the best bagger, chopper, bobber, paint and the top award of Best in Show. The…

Feeling like some local grub? In addition to food trucks we bringing you the AFROPUNK FEST 2012 RESTAURANT ROW featuring delicious eats from BROOKLYN MOON, MADIBA, DOUGH and MANY MORE! Come take and break and…