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African Americans fight Against Oppression, Violence, & Discrimination, while Raising Awareness throughout the African Diaspora

Here are some questions to think about as you are reading this piece of history. What were the causes of the Great Migration and the effects of it? Did the Great Migration from Southern states spark a positive change for African Americans as they traveled West? What types of racial violence did African Americans haveContinue reading “African Americans fight Against Oppression, Violence, & Discrimination, while Raising Awareness throughout the African Diaspora”

Art shows in Historic Downtown Riverside “Reactions to Art by Sophia”

this is not the official music video for Reactions. Reactions is produced by Playa Haze on the album Tell Ah Ras.

Function by Thrive DaSun from new album Tell Ah Ras produced by Playa Haze

Word around the section is that they party too much in the Riv. It has also been said that they take their music and art too serious. But 1 thing for certain. When it’s time to step out, they know how to FUNCTION properly. Because they both are grown men who have been writing, recording,Continue reading “Function by Thrive DaSun from new album *Tell Ah Ras* produced by Playa Haze”

Who is Ras Tafari Makonnen?

Wake up. World at War today. This is a journey through History, my life in art and education. Institutionalized racism continues because we have forgotten our history. War sells because the fear is real, so dread. History and news headlines affect people of all walks of life. History and news headlines can shape one’s viewContinue reading “Who is Ras Tafari Makonnen?”

New music video by Thrive DaSun- 4 tha Funk

Credits- studio engineer 007 Producer- Playa Haze Thanks to my best friend…my favorite girl…she knows who she is. while out at the beach celebrating the accomplishment of earning my Bachelor of Arts degree. she called me. i let her know that I was with a special woman. she was angry and in a bad moodContinue reading “New music video by Thrive DaSun- 4 tha Funk”

The Legend of inLAandia

i tried running…then I turned bac and…blazed her with a kiss….shit. Growing up, my mother often reminded me of how our neighborhood has always been a thriving community where everyone is part of an extended family. That community is located between Box Springs Mountain and Mount Rubidoux. It extends, but for now. This story begins At the top of BoxContinue reading “The Legend of inLAandia”

who wants to stand in front?

My Indigenous philosophy in developing identity while coming to terms with land separation in modern times. Lots of things remain the same while some things changed rapidly. How can one realize family in a land where they want the mixing pot to stay separated. Break the egg mix the yolk. The whitewashing of Red skinnedContinue reading “who wants to stand in front?”

New music video by Thrive DaSun-upstream

Tell Ah Ras the album will be released soon

Celebrating the life, art and legacy of Stan “The Man” Davis.

I was introduced to the art Mr. Stan “The Man” Davis created around the year 2003 when I was a sophomore at John W. North High School. Some memories of Mr. Davis that I have are while grocery shopping at Stater Bros on Iowa St. where I would be with my mother. He was oftenContinue reading “Celebrating the life, art and legacy of Stan “The Man” Davis.”

What’s Your Perspective Art Installation at the Riverside Arts Musuem

Lady-Byrd… “green heart emoji” followed by a cancer crabbIE patty and those butterfly freckles. Much love “ghetto?!? SUPERSTAR! You’re so much more than that…remember that next time when you feel that shift of the time. Flap your wings with love at the rate of which you decide to travel…You know how I felt walking inContinue reading “What’s Your Perspective Art Installation at the Riverside Arts Musuem”