Archive for September, 2007

100ProofTruth, Issue 3, is out now

You have got to check this right now: Issue 3 of 100ProofTruth. Featured Photographers are: Witold Krassowksi, Kent Baker, The Face Hunter, Faith 47, Paul Hartnett in China, Darrell Berry… 100proofTRUTH Issue 3 is all about the power of the photograph, with a few other talents thrown in for good measure, (like Sfaustina from San [...]

Legends of Style

The Jena Six – A Guest Post from Motown Pride

Perhaps you’ve heard someone mention the Jena Six recently in casual conversation? On the internet, this was quickly dubbed “The White Tree” story. In a mostly white town of 3,000 in north-central Louisiana, six boys were arrested and charged with attempted murder. We later learned that a string of events highlighted by racial intimidation, institutionalized [...]

Strongerest

Gilles Peterson Digs America, Vol. 2

From Ubiquity: Another second heads your way, this one curated by DJ Gilles Peterson. Included on his Digs Vol. II compilation are tracks like the ultra rare Mary Lou Williams 45 “You Know Baby” (and her previously unreleased “Pussy’s In The Well”) alongside Detroit’s Dee Edwards and little-known Bay Area singer Carrie Cleveland who both [...]