A Pop-Culture History of Hentai
In 1814, the ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai published an erotic woodblock print of a woman entwined in the arms of two octopuses. Fast forward to 2023, and “hentai”, the catchall term for X-rated anime and manga ranked as the most-searched term on the world’s largest porn website. How did J
PBS Kids Raised Us (90s Babies) Different
There’s something about PBS Kids that just hits different for those of us who grew up in the 90s. It holds a special place in our hearts. Now, it wasn’t the flashiest channel. It didn’t have the best graphics/animations or the coolest commercials (because, well, it had no commercia
The Oral Continuum: A Comprehensive Historiography of Spoken Word
The evolution of spoken word as a primary medium of expression within the African Diaspora is not a modern phenomenon but rather the continuation of an ancient, complex oral continuum. This tradition functions as a sophisticated living archive where the voice serves as a vessel for history, genealog
Mary Lane: The Power of Purpose
The stage lights hit her face, illuminating a quiet confidence that belied the whirlwind of her life. Mary Lane, a woman who has worn the uniform of a soldier, commanded classrooms as an educator, navigated the complexities of real estate, and now graces both stage and screen, stood poised. Her nonl
Textures of Becoming: The Cradine Effect
one of the things I’ve always found fascinating is how certain people can build entire platforms just by being themselves. Not by chasing trends or doing what everyone else is doing, but simply by showing up as they are, unapologetically. That’s not easy. It takes a certain kind of self-awarenes
Raising the Standard: The League Cultivating Men of Class and Character
In major cities across the country, a subtle transformation in men’s personal growth is occurring. The Esteemed Gentlemen’s League (EGL), established and led by Rob Malloy, has emerged as a prominent men’s organization that harmonizes traditional values with contemporary profession
Meet the Founders: 2 Beauties and the Fox
2 Beauties and the Fox is a media collective that brings together two dynamic female personalities and one charismatic “silverfox.” The trio, comprised of: Shante “Pep Talk Tae” Brooks, Kimberly “Glamlife Kim” Holifield, and Rob “Your Favorite Silverfox” Malloy, blends their