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Erika Alexander explains why ‘Friends’ was the white ‘Living Single’ and the importance of Black culture being acknowledged as mainstream

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Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol | UNHEARD

Khadi Oluwatoyin and Ryann Cooke from the Sober Black Girls Club tackle issues of alcoholism and how it affects the…
/ June 1, 2023

Black women redefine the landscape of hip-hop | Women’s History Month

Hip-hop artists Wande and Porsha Love sit with artist manager Erinn Knight to discuss the state of women in the…
/ March 29, 2023

Temple University coach Diane Richardson inspires confidence and diversity

Temple University Basketball head coach Diane Richardson looks to inspire the young women she coaches to lead their lives with…
/ March 9, 2023

‘Dear Culture’ Presents ‘Tru-ish Black Stories’ for Black History Month

The podcast will focus on black stories examining significant moments in Black history that may or may not have actually…
/ January 31, 2023
Head coach Deion Sanders of the Jackson State Tigers

7 thoughts about Deion ‘Coach Prime’ Sanders leaving Jackson State University and the million discussions it spawned

When Deion Sanders decided to leave the HBCU for the University of Colorado, he exposed significant cultural divisions in the…
/ December 6, 2022
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My wants, hopes and dreams for my SpelHouse community this Homecoming Weekend—especially during tailgate

Our cups runneth over with good vibes and good times this week as we celebrate both Morehouse and Spelman Colleges.
/ October 21, 2022

Dear Mama

In a letter to his mother, Panama shares how they moved on from hurt and got back to a good…
/ September 1, 2022

‘Dear Culture’: Revisiting the story of ‘How Trump ruined my relationship with my white mother’

It’s been five years since I wrote an article that impacted my life and family; a lot happened in that…
/ August 25, 2022

‘Dear Culture’: What exactly makes Brandy the ‘Vocal Bible,’ with journalist Dai Poole

On this latest episode of the Dear Culture Podcast, Panama is joined by writer Dai Poole to talk about Brandy…
/ June 30, 2022

Watch: We took ‘Dear Culture’ to The Roots Picnic 2022 for Black Music Month

I’ve said it once but I’ll say it again, I love The Roots Picnic. It is, by far, my favorite…
/ June 23, 2022

‘Dear Culture’: Talking the Notorious B.I.G. and the book ‘It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him’ with author Justin Tinsley

As a genre, hip-hop is worthy of analysis, debate and discussion, but I think we have a tendency to go…
/ June 23, 2022

‘Dear Culture’: 15 of the Blackest Songs (in celebration of Juneteenth) with The 80z Babies’ Yinka Diz and Outlaw

It’s still June in African America and that means a time-honored tradition is also upon us: Juneteenth, aka Freedom Day.
/ June 16, 2022