By: I.S. Jones When I think about how rough 2016 was on Black and Brown bodies and how most of the art which came out of this year of strife often reinforced our rage and sorrow, I just wanted joy. Shameless, glorious joy. It could seem as though I am running from what’s in front of me—that I could walk out of my house and never come home. Because I looked suspicious. Because today a cop lost their temper. But somedays I demand my joy and the new soul funk of Ruby Velle & the

We have recently transitioned from Summer into Fall and that means the return of the major shows (as well as the farewell to summer shows). Let’s start off with some recent season finales from our summer shows before we get into shows you should be checking on this fall. Power Photography By Myles Aronowitz I personally enjoy the entire Power franchise. The characters and the usage of New York City (along with parts of Queens and Brooklyn) make this an authentic telling of NY

I honestly feel everything Donald Glover touches turns to gold. I flash back to Donald’s sketches on CollegeHumor before he was on Community. Next, I fast forward to some of his stand up, the short stint as a DJ, and his foray in rap which make up the entirety of his moniker Childish Gambino. Coming full circle, Atlanta is a continuation of his need to push into new areas and do something different. Some can say Atlanta is a continuation of Because The Internet (I see you Sie