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Haram, Music for the Forbidden
Punk has been a platform for protest for decades, and with the current political climate punk is experiencing a new renaissance. Haram is one of those bands that is leading the new wave of tolerant punk. With their debut full-length […]
For the Love of Music: Blending Cultures Part 1 of 3
Music has always been one of the most influential mediums of human expression. In this series we will discuss how music has shaped the understanding of the TCK experience. This is the first part in a three part series. Today […]
Yoko Ono: An Experimental TCK
A Busy Beginning Yoko Ono is widely known for her multimedia artistry, music, and peace activism; however, her rich background also makes her one of the most famous TCKs in today’s world. Ono was born in Tokyo, Japan on February […]
For the Love of Music: TCK David Byrne of the Talking Heads
Music has a huge impact on how humans view the world. In part two of three in the “For the Love of Music” series we will be discussing David Bryne of the Talking Heads. If you have not read the […]
Diversity at the Emmys: Have We Solved It?
The 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards had the most diverse group of nominees in Emmy history. To celebrate, the program started with a song entitled “We Solved It,” touting how the Emmys had solved the lack of diversity in Hollywood. […]
Are Protests Effective Anymore?
Lecia Brooks, director at the Southern Poverty Law Center, gave a presentation on the Civil Rights Movement at Colorado State University’s Diversity Symposium. Brooks went in depth about the importance of protest against discrimination. She offered a first-hand experience into […]
For the Love of Music Part 3 of 3: Beyond the Billboard
Music has the ability to connect people, regardless of where they come from. With the rise of the internet it is now easier for artists to release their music to the world. In part 3 of 3 of For the Love […]