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The Voices of Generation X speak on politics, global activism, family debate, world views and the ever-present generation gaps between X, Y and Boomers.

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December 28, 2014 0

Giving Back: Yo Gotti and Anfernee Hardaway Bring Holiday Joy to Memphis

Memphis natives Yo Gotti and Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway brought gifts and a ton of fun to their hometown with the third annual Christmas Carnival!

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December 19, 2014 0

Maino Talks Police Brutality, Community Relations, Mentorship and More [ULx Exclusive]

“I’m no angel, I’m not perfect and I don’t even make music that is politically conscious. Being in this seat that I’m sitting in, I have the opportunity and responsibility with my community, because how can I ignore what’s going on in my culture?”

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October 30, 2014 0

Confessions of a Punk Rock Princess: Teenage Daze

Recently I’ve been exploring why growing up Gen X had its way with me, and tried to separate the wonderful from the gut-wrenching, untamed wanderlust that was evocative of the time.

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December 14, 2012 0

The Death Of Tangible Pop Culture

I feel sorry for you, kids. You live in a digital dietary world where the only items you can hold in your hands are electronic devices holding something else.

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December 4, 2012 0

How Hurricane Sandy Gave This Gen-Xer Amnesia

By: Kathy Iandoli — Having lived in the Northeast for my entire life, I can safely say that I’ve never…

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October 3, 2012 0

Is it Safe to be an NJ Italian Again? Saying Goodbye to the Pain of Jersey Shore

Jersey Shore changed the face of reality TV, similar The Real World – only this time, it brought a whole slew of racial and geographical stereotypes with it. Now, it’s over.

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September 9, 2012 0

YOLO, Ma’am. Am I Too Old for Hip Hop?

If you’re a grown woman, then you know the first time you were called the female four-letter word: ma’am.

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July 13, 2012 0

Has the Commercialization of Hip Hop Made Racism Trendy?

Is racism ever in style? Your response is more than likely an emphatic “NO!” but ask your teenage daughter or your younger brother that question, and their answer might be different.

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April 9, 2012 0

Giving Back: Ted Lucas Helps Students Raise the Bar! Community Motivation, Career Gems and More!

By: Dove — As the CEO of one of the most established independent music companies of our day, Ted Lucas…

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October 3, 2011 2

Did Crack Change an Entire Community? Playwright Radha Blank Talks Seed, Harlem, Hip Hop and More!

By: Isha “Ice” Cole — The crack epidemic in America erupted in the 1980’s, causing destruction in many of the…

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