Welcome to Paradise. Please Don’t Step on the Cat

It’s not unusual to see street vendors selling selections of assorted Africana. But if you want the full kaleidoscope of african culture, step into African Paradise, a small storefront on Malcolm X between 126th and 127th Streets. You’ll know you have arrived by the undulating African rhythms and the sweet smell of burning incense.

Aged 44, Hip Hop Still Struggling To Grow Up

The roots of homophobia and transphobia run far deeper than hip hop. But time and time again we are reminded of how truly intolerant many of our celebrated artists and cultural influencers are. 

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