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Animator Rodney Lambright II Explores the Concept of “Unwanted Sympathy”

Illustrator Begins New Residency While Working on Art Exhibition When Rodney Lambright II produces an animation or comic, he wants viewers to feel invested in the characters. Lambright is a storyteller, illustrator, writer and animator who searches for innovative means to immerse audiences. “I want to explore this idea of imagination and how opening up a book opens up a new world,” he said. Lambright … Continue reading Animator Rodney Lambright II Explores the Concept of “Unwanted Sympathy”

L. Malik
Entertainment + Culture

Twelve Things in American Culture No One Thinks About

Unique Americana in the Modern Day United States *Note: Americana refers cultural heritage of the United States in this piece and American refers to the demonym for United States residents in this case. One unique thing about the United States is the diversity in culture, religion, race/ethnicity and thought. Diversity in political opinion is so American that every group that disagrees with each other accuses the other … Continue reading Twelve Things in American Culture No One Thinks About

L. Malik
Entertainment + Culture

Russell Simmons master plan discussed in Variety Magazine

Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons’s newly launched network, All Def Digital will host its first ever awards ceremony on Feb. 24 and many news outlets are talking about it including Variety Magazine. All Def Digital produces a variety of content geared towards Hip Hop listeners and the African- American community. World Star Hip Hop Head Quarters, a weekly web series, is their most recent success. … Continue reading Russell Simmons master plan discussed in Variety Magazine

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Genesis Renji Causes Lyrical Genocide

Elijah “Genesis Renji” Furquan, 20, lyricist and poet feels powerful and vulnerable on stage while bringing forth an indescribable experience to his audiences. “I give all of me in a performance and you can tell I do. After performances I’m back to creator mode,” Furquan said. Images of the show leave mental imprints in his head of not just the performance but the actions before. … Continue reading Genesis Renji Causes Lyrical Genocide

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