Njera PerkinsYear of the Dog, Again: How DMX Became One of the Greatest Rappers of Our TimeNote: This article was originally published on July, 22nd, 2020 and has been updated for clarity.Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
Njera PerkinsAs Told By Jazmine — ‘Heaux Tales’ Was Written For Black Women, PeriodIn October of 2000, a tween-focused dramedy called ‘As Told By Ginger’ premiered on Nickelodeon’s network depicting the trials of…Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
Njera Perkins20 Years of ‘Mama’s Gun’ — The Evolution of Erykah Badu“What’s funny about neo-soul is that I don’t even know what it is,” Badu told award-winning photojournalist Miki Turner in a 2008 Today…Nov 20, 20201Nov 20, 20201
Njera PerkinsFor Us, By Us: What the BET Awards Has Always Meant to Black CultureThe biggest celebration of Black culture and entertainment has ruled the beginning of summer for the last two decades. The award show’s…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
Njera PerkinsBlind Social Media Activism is a Dangerous Practice in the Age of MisinformationIn response to the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmuad Arbery, and others, Tuesday, June 2 was reserved as a day to…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
