Kurtis Blow

“It’s that sky in the moonlight; Waves in the sunset; Strength in the fight; When we wait through the night; Have faith; it’s a sure bet.” — From “When We Love” by MexiCan (featuring Lydia Molise and Anthm) In the 45 years since Hip Hop was founded in the South Bronx of...

Malcolm X said that racism is a “cancer.” Decades later, research supports his assertion; not only does racism and discrimination result in tangible disparities for its victims, but also it destroys an individual’s very health and self-concept. At the core of the harmful practice of racism and discrimination is a simple message: some people don’t matter. If racism...