Monthly Archive » August 2008
This page contains 12 entries posted in August 2008
A Case for Re(definition)
Hip-Hop, The Message
Hiphopper Adam Mansbach penned a thought-provoking piece regarding how the term "hip-hop" is thrown around to describe everything from wack music to Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Yeah, I know. For that reason, there's a need to reclaim what hip-hop means.
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The Darker Mask is Here
Publishing/Literary
BackList has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Christopher Chambers and Gary Phillips' THE DARKER MASK. Talk about a star-studded anthology.
Events, Publishing/Literary
When I was leaving in Brooklyn (which seems like a lifetime ago), I had to pleasure to attend the first Ft. Greene Literary Festival. Got to get autographs from Amiri Baraka and Sonia Sanchez and even showed Baraka the original BackList t-shirt. He raved about it!
Phelps, Hip-Hop & The Message
Hip-Hop, The Message
I tried to tell folks that people use hip-hop in their everyday life as motivation. I even wrote a book about it. So I wasn't surprised to hear that super athlete and Baltimore resident (shout-out to Charm City), Michael Phelps' motivational soundtrack is chock-full of hip-hop.
New Mosaic Issue: Nikki and Walter
Publishing/Literary
A new issue of Mosaic Magazine, the literary journal founded by Ron Kavanaugh and that I have the pleasure of editing, will be available on September 1. It's a stellar issue and I'm not just saying that.
Bigger Than Hip-Hop, Education, Hip-Hop, Publishing/Literary
Educator and artist Gabriel "Asheru" Benn has a dope program that uses hip-hop to teach and reinforce literacy skills.
BackList is Seeking Interns!
BackList
Attention Aspiring Writers, Marketers and Word Lovers.... Love words? Are you an aspiring writer, marketer or entrepreneur? Do you want to work with a company dedicated to promoting the power of words? Answer yes to any of the questions and this opportunity may be for you!
Author's Hustle, The Message
I've never been an expert at knowing when it's time to move on. A quick review of past romances shows that I have remained on relationship trains to nowhere for far longer than I should. Now, I'm at a crossroads in another relationship--the one with my first book, The Message: 100 Life Lessons From Hip-Hop's Greatest Songs...
Editor Opportunity in South Africa
Publishing/Literary
Amazwi is looking for South African and International writers and editors interested in working as a short-term volunteer with Amazwi's community newspaper, the Amazwi Villager (print and web editions). If you're interested in gaining experience in rural South Africa and working alongside journalists early in their career, seeking mentorship and guidance, this is a wonderful opportunity...
Re:Verse Festival Call for Proposals
BackList, Education, Events, Publishing/Literary
The Re:Verse Literary Conference & Festival provides a platform for literature-based creative thinking and knowledge sharing. Each year we invite educators, community and arts organizations, and artists to participate.
I've Got a New Attitude
BackList
You know how when you get your hair done, or a new outfit, somehow, psychologically, you feel different? Well feliciapride.com and thebacklist.net both have new looks and boy do we have new attitudes as a result. The new sites, which are linked to one another, finally reflect the new direction of both yours truly and my company BackList--including a renewed mission and focus as well as expanded services.
Coldest Winter Ever Sequel Coming
Publishing/Literary
Atria Books has announced plans to publish Midnight, the long-awaited sequel to Sister Souljah's bestselling 1999 novel The Coldest Winter Ever.
Felicia Pride on ReNEWal
BackList Shop
Resources to inspire your inner creative (that includes you too, educators!)... (read more)
Creative Entreprenuers! Spark Your Fire
THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS is: an e-book meets video transmission of acumen and love. You: are likely sitting on an empir... (read more)
THE MESSAGE Hip-Hop & Literarcy Enrichment Program
Order Your Signed Copy of THE MESSAGE today! Educational institutions around the country--including high schools, out-of... (read more)
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