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CULTURE CLASSICS – Roots: Next Generations

#RunTheCulture In this edition of #CultureClassics we take a look at the sequel to one of the biggest TV events in the history of The Culture, Roots: Next Generations. Debuting this week in 1979, Roots: NG was the follow-up to Roots from legendary writer and creator for The Culture Alex Haley. It continues the fictionalized…

MUSIC MONDAYS – Lucky Daye

Here on #MusicMondays our goal is to bring you truly unique artists that rep The Culture and are making music you gotta here and this week we’re putting the spotlight on a new artist on the R&B scene with throwback musical sensibilities and a truly unique story: Lucky Daye.

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TOP 10 BLACK TRAVEL BLOGS

The world is big but it’s getting smaller by the day. The ease and relative affordability of travel has opened up the world for people of color like never before and we are starting to take advantage of it. If you’re a globetrotter or just starting to think about traveling, check out these 10 travel blogs from some amazing creators for The Culture.

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MUSIC MONDAYS – Lizzo

#RunTheCulture Melissa Jefferson aka Lizzo, is a rapper/singer based in Minneapolis by way of Houston and is one of the most unique musical creators for The Culture out right now. Lizzo began her career in rapping while living in Texas and after moving to Minneapolis, she performed with indie groups including the electro soul-pop duo, Lizzo & the Larva Ink and…

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MUSIC MONDAYS – Louis York

CFTC presents to you the first installment of our new weekly series #MusicMondays where we’ll throw a spotlight on unsung creators for The Culture making music you NEED to hear. And for our first installment we’re featuring the band Louis York.

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Every Black 2019 Oscar Nominee

#RunTheCulture The nominees for the 2019 Academy Awards were just announced and several years removed from #OscarsSoWhite creators for The Culture showed up and showed out. Black Panther, BlacKKKlansman, and If Beale Street Could Talk were the big winners (metaphorically speaking). Highlights include the legendary Spike Lee finally getting his first nod for Best Director…

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The Best of MLK In The Culture

#RunTheCulture Today we celebreate the life and birthday of the one and only Martin Luther King Jr. Civil rights leader, activist, minister, and one of the greatest Americans in our country’s history. Today we make a list of the top pieces of content related to Dr. King, his legacy, and his work. We have the…