In His Own Class: Revisiting Kanye’s The College Dropout 20 Years Later
On February 10, 2004, the old Kanye West released his debut album, “The College Dropout.” In a world where the term “game changer” is...
Does The Black Guy Really Die First? Horror Historians Break It Down
We all know the black guy dies first in movies, right? Actually, that’s not entirely true, but there’s a long history behind why that’s...
Future’s Past: How the Film Origin Delivers an Alternative Black Experience
“I NEED EVERYBODY TO GO SEE THE MOVIE ORIGIN RIGHT NOW!!!” my friend sent in a group text. Instantly, questions flooded my phone, saying,...
Five Highlights From The Schomburg Center’s 11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival
AURN was on the scene for the Schomburg Center’s 11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival last weekend. It was back in person for the...
American Gangsta: YG – My Krazy Life, A Decade Later
Before the rise of Drill rap, on March 18, 2014, West Coast rapper YG and producer DJ Mustard released the last certified Gangsta rap...
