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10 Amazing Black Artists

#RunTheCulture Black art is bold. Black art is beautiful. Black art matters. Check out our list of 10 amazing black artists creating for The Culture. ADDYE NIEVES Addye Nieves is an abstract and expressionist artist focused on images of the body. Completely self-taught, she integrates materials in her paintings such as fibers, plastics, beads, and silk…

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The Essentials: Best of Ludacris

#RunTheCulture Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is both a hip-hop legend and a true renesance man of The Culture. Starting his career as a radio jock before transition quite successfully into his true passion, rapping before transitioning again into Hollywood. Luda has used his drive, charisma, wits, and smarts to stay relevant in The Culture for two…

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5 Black Choreographers

#RunTheCulture Dance is life, and dance is also an important pillar of The Culture. And there can be no dance without the choreographer. We’ve put together a list to show love to 5 of the best black choreographers (doing both hip-hop and classical) in The Culture right now so check them out and get to…

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10 Dope Black Female DJs

#RunTheCulture DJ’ing is one of the core elements of hip-hop and black female DJs are a major part of that. Despite being overrated and sometimes overlooked, The Culture needs these talented and skilled women. And to show them the love they deserve, we’ve put together a list of 10 dope black female DJ’s repping for…

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THE ESSENTIALS: The Best Of Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is currently one of the kings of comedy in Hollywood. From movies to stand-up he’s everywhere and his numbers don’t lie. He’s also one of the shrewdest and best self promoters in the game turning himself into a major brand with reach and influence to spare. And for his contributions to The Culture,…

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Best Blerd Podcast To Listen To

#RunTheCulture Black geek culture is just as much a part of The Culture as anything else. And it is finally starting to get the props it so richly deserves. Blerd podcasters in particular are at the forefront of this movement. So if you count yourself as a black nerd or geek, these are some of…

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Every Black Oscar Winning and Nominated Director

#RunTheCulture Black directors are very much underrated and underutilized in Hollywood. But of course we know they’re creating plenty of amazing work that represents for The Culture. We’ve gone ahead and put together a list of every black Oscar winning and nominated director. Not just for best director but for flexing their directorial skills in…

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5 Black Female Songwriters Running Radio

#RunTheCulture As the old saying goes, “the pen is mightier than the sword”. But in the music biz, writers are often lost in the shuffle, stuck behind the producers and of course the performers. It’s doubly difficult for women and triple for black women to get the props they deserve. But here at CFTC we’re…