Products of my Imagination

This sculpture is constructed from the charred remains of a Southern Baptist church with a predominantly African American congregation, which was destroyed by arsonists (on display at the De Young Museum, San Francisco.) After Parker learned of the arson, she received permission to use the timbers of the burned church to make this piece. In the title, Parker (who was raised Catholic) uses the word "mass" as a reference to both the elemental substance of the universe and the sacramental ritual at the center of the Christian faith. In this way, the realms of science and religion are brought together to emphasize the power of creativity over violence and destruction. Parker’s cube appears to defy gravity, the title a witty allusion to this fact, and the sculpture floats ethereally in the air while remaining a monumental object of quiet meditation and reflection. (More here)

Good Music Saturday: Goldlink - Meditation (Audio) ft. Jazmine Sullivan, KAYTRANADA.

I knew I liked this guy! <3

Jazzy Jeff, Rich Medina, Glen Lewis, Teeko and a slew of awesome musicians got together to make this album called Chasing Goosebumps and it’s awesome. Full playlist here. Buy and support here.

Stubblefield, while a member of Brown's backing unit, performed on the funk legend's classic cuts like "Cold Sweat," "Ain't It Funky Now," "I Got the Feelin'" and Brown's landmark LP Cold Sweat and Sex Machine. However, it's a 20-second drum break, a snippet of a Stubblefield solo found on Brown's 1970 single for "Funky Drummer," that marked the drummer's biggest impact on music.

“Question your Answers” by W+K for the Atlantic keeps advertising classy, smart and thoughtful. Michael K asks, "Have I been typecast?” But you could see this asking endless brilliant questions.

In "The Souls of Black Folk," W.E.B. Du Bois talks about the first time he realized his skin color made him different. We asked celebrities, CNN anchors and reporters, and others to tell us when they first realized that being black affected how people treated them. Share your own story with #realizediwasblack

“Chance the Rapper was declared best new artist at the 2017 Grammy Awards. He beat out Kelsea Ballerini, the Chainsmokers, Maren Morris and Anderson .Paak. His win marks the first time a black hip-hop artist has won the best new artist award since Lauryn Hill won back in 1999.” ––Mic.com

All that we share is a tear-jerker by Danish station TV2. Watch it.

Corporations are stepping up.

4M+ views because it’s hilarious. From my current country (The Netherlands) to my home country (USA). Watch America First, Netherlands Second via Dutch news satire show Zondag Met Lubach.

'On Trump's Inauguration, we're calling for the world to build a wall of unity not separation. All you have to do is post a brick to instagram. Get your brick here > www.biggerthanawall.com and use #biggerthanawall #makeamericagreatagain. <3

Amazing art by Milena Mepris for LA’s march. If you can’t protest IRL, join the Instagram rally www.biggerthanawall.com Just scroll down, find your fave “bricks” save to your phone and post to Instagram 20th & 21st. Let’s make a wall out of love, respect and unity. #biggerthanawall #makeamericagreatagain