... the other Black experience
Hi guys, today we'd like to address an issue that many civil rights leaders see as a way to suppress black and latino votes. This is not the first attack of its kind, but things are getting worse! What are we prepared to do about this not-so-subtle way to silence the voices of countless citizens? An article published in Sociological Images explains what's…
Added by Afro-Punk on March 7, 2012 at 7:00am — 7 Comments
News straight from the WTF department, courtesy of The Washington Post (via Associated Press): "BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Police in Indonesia’s most conservative province raided a punk-rock concert and detained 65 fans, buzzing off their spiky mohawks and stripping away body piercings because of the perceived threat to Islamic values. Dog-collar necklaces and chains also were taken from the youths before they were thrown in pools of water for “spiritual” cleansing, local police…
Added by Afro-Punk on December 14, 2011 at 2:23pm — 9 Comments
We were compiling a 'Fuck Rockstars" Vol.3 compilation around the AP Festival, and due to the cancellation we weren't able to get it out. So we thought we'd let you hear tracks from the album for the next few weeks! Now we'd love you to comment and share and be as supportive as possible. :) We'll reveal the tracks one by one, stay tuned to this page!
Added by Afro-Punk on November 22, 2011 at 5:00pm — 11 Comments
'White Riot', published on Verso Books, offers a collection of essays about punk rock's intense relationship with race. Edited by Stephen Duncombe and Maxwell Tremblay, the book also features photos, reports, lyrics, and a foreword by Afro-punk movie director James Spooner. The official book description explains: "From the Clash to Los Crudos, skinheads to afro-punks, the punk rock movement has been obsessed by… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on August 12, 2011 at 5:30pm — 10 Comments
Do you like your comedy seasoned with spicy social and political commentary? AP friend W. Kamau Bell is a part of the 'Laughter Against the Machine' (LATM) tour and documentary film project. Also on the bill: comedians Nato Green and Janine Brito. The tour starts Sept. 10 in Phoenix (see schedule below) and will be filmed for a documentary (click… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on August 8, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Blending soulful vocals with intense lyrics and arrangements, rock band Black Party Politics' new EP 'Hive Mind' is definitely something you guys can dig. Three original tracks and two radio edits for a guitar-heavy mix of rock, blues and funk. They also have a profile here on afropunk.com if you wanna stay in touch with… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on March 30, 2011 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments
So it's Black History Month. Most media outlets are busy honoring the usual historical figures of African descent, as they should. But this is Afro-punk, and it's time to take minute to acknowledge the ultimate counter-culture soldier, Ms. Bad-Ass herself, singer/songwriter/performer/model/actress Grace Jones. I don't care how old you are, you need to know that Grace owns this shit, the timeless talent, the "fuck you" attitude, the outrageous fashion, the political lyrics. Don't…
Added by Afro-Punk on February 21, 2011 at 6:00pm — 33 Comments
Added by Afro-Punk on November 15, 2010 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
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