Preview: James Blake taking the stage at The Anthem on Thursday The UK artist dropped his latest album ‘Assume Form’ earlier this year. Ayana Archie February 17, 2019
The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns to D.C. in perfect form In its 60th year, the troupe does not miss a beat, or its message. Ayana Archie February 12, 2019
Driskell Center’s “Posing Beauty” exhibit explores positive black representation The exhibit is one of the center’s largest, and is mainly composed of photography. Ayana Archie February 10, 2019
The Super Bowl halftime show tried to be cultured The NFL has many hurdles to overcome, which will take some serious time and effort. Ayana Archie February 4, 2019
Review: While it’s bizarre at times, we can all learn from Killer Mike’s Netflix series ‘Trigger Warning with Killer Mike’ is trying to change the world a few people at a time. Ayana Archie January 28, 2019
In fighting for prison reform, Meek Mill is reforming himself The Philadelphia rapper is finally willing to embrace his platform on ‘Championships.’ Ayana Archie December 6, 2018
Review: ‘Green Book’ simplifies race, but prevails with a feel-good approach 881 7th Avenue: the address of New York’s Carnegie Hall. It’s otherworldly for Tony “Lip” Vallelonga (Viggo Mortensen), the blue-collar, loud-talking, face-busting Italian-American protagonist of… Ayana Archie November 19, 2018
Review: Jean Deaux is fully formed on her newest EP ‘Krash’ The Chicago singer/rapper is more focused than ever. Ayana Archie October 24, 2018
Panel at MilkBoy ArtHouse discusses the role of the music critic in the internet age When everyone’s a critic, do critics still matter? Ayana Archie October 19, 2018
Review: ‘Mudboy’ makes it clear that Sheck Wes has some work to do The Harlem rapper’s debut has a hard time keeping the momentum from “Mo Bamba.” Ayana Archie October 10, 2018