Urban Cusp

Standing with Christ: Where’s Grace in the Jason Collins and Chris Broussard Debate?

Urban Cusp — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:22:08 +0000

By Candice M. BenbowUC Contributing Writer This week, particularly Monday, much of the nation’s attention focused itself on Jason Collins. Penning an open letter in Sports Illustrated, he became the first male athlete in a major American pro sport to came out as gay while still an active player. Complicating Collins’ narrative is the fact [...]

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Video Pick of the Week: Janelle Monáe – Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykah Badu

Urban Cusp — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:54:16 +0000

Janelle Monáe is back with a chic new video spotlighting her sleek style. In the video the singer rocks out to her new single, "Q.U.E.E.N." from Janelle's upcoming "Electric Lady" album rocking her signature black and white gender-bending suit look. We broke down all of the retro and androgynous fashions below plus a sexy look [...]

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VIDEO: Former Sing Sing Inmate Seeks to Reconnect Ex-Felons with Their Families

Urban Cusp — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:14:08 +0000

Julio Medina, executive director of Exodus Transitional Community, Inc., wasn't known for being the All-American family man. He was a convicted drug lord, serving out a sentence in prison. But now, he's a different man. A dad. And that changed everything. That's the message he's sharing with fathers, sons and convicted felons at New York's [...]

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Video Pick of the Week: A Tribute To Clair Huxtable of The Cosby Show

Urban Cusp — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:50:13 +0000

A must see tribute to America's favorite TV mom, Clair Huxtable of The Cosby Show, from Queen GodIs aka Auntie Queen. Want to support Urban Cusp? These are some of things that you can do: 1. Spread the word! Share this post via Facebook, Twitter, email, and word of mouth! 2. LIKE our Facebook fan [...]

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Must Read: An ‘Open Letter’ to Jay-Z from Cuban ’21 Jump Street’ Director

Urban Cusp — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:09:21 +0000

By UC Staff Director Phil Lord ("21 Jump Street," "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs") pens a scathing letter to Jay-Z about his recent trip to Cuba for he and Beyonce's fifth wedding anniversary. Lord told the Huffington Post he wanted to speak up after hearing Jay-Z's latest single "Open Letter." Here is Lord's letter [...]

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Bring the Pain: Rutgers Basketball and the Pandemic of Abuse towards Men

Urban Cusp — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:30:56 +0000

By Mark A. JeffersonUC Columnist On The Mark Listening to the supporters of former Rutgers’ Men’s Basketball coach Mike Rice sound eerily similar to a person who was chronically battered by an intimate partner. In a recent Los Angeles Times article, citing portions of an Associated Press article, you will find this quote: “I feel [...]

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40 Days and Nights: Walking in the Power of the Resurrection

Urban Cusp — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:50:37 +0000

Urban Cusp features Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton as the guest contributor on "40 Days and Nights,” a weekly series exploring the interconnection between the spiritual, personal, and social dimensions of daily life for Lent. 40 Days and Nights offers insightful, down to earth discussion on everyday issues that challenge us to add a little here, [...]

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WATCH: HuffPost Live Segment on Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Beyonce’s Lyrics

Urban Cusp — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:49:59 +0000

From Rick Ross to Lil Wayne, rappers are catching flack about their socially insensitive lyrics. But when do words cross the line and should lyrics be policed? Watch this HuffPost Live segment hosted by Marc Lamont Hill featuring Talib Kweli, Rosa Clemente, Jamilah Lemieux and Urban Cusp's Rahiel Tesfamariam. Want to support Urban Cusp? These [...]

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VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK: Rosa Clemente on Rick Ross’ Lyrics Condoning Rape

Urban Cusp — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:32:21 +0000

In the song “U.O.E.N.O.” (you ain’t even know it)" featuring Rick Ross and Rocko, Rick Ross raps: “Put molly all in her champagne, she aint even know it... I took her home and I enjoyed that, she aint even know it.” This is what we know as rape. Sexual and domestic violence against women should [...]

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40 Days and Nights: Believing About God Is Not the Same as Believing in God

Urban Cusp — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:48:01 +0000

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