Author Archives: Ruth Nicole Brown

Mother Nature EP by Klevah and T.R.U.T.H: The Elements Personified

There is no greater time to be a hip hop head in Champaign-Urbana. While the towns have always boasted superb talent―there is deep hip hop history here―that two emcees joined forces to create something new is newsworthy. Shasta Knox a.k.a … Continue reading

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Reflections of Black Girlhood: Necessary Truths, A Photography Exhibit/Multimedia Installation

This month, Saving Our Lives Hear Our Truths (SOLHOT) will celebrate the opening of a their unique photography exhibit at the Krannert Art Museum (500 East Peabody Drive, Champaign). The exhibit will have a two-week run from February 16th until … Continue reading

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SOLHOT: ”Know That!”

Roshauwnna Winfrey passed on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. I did not know Roshauwnna Winfrey personally. Yet when I was told she committed suicide, my soul stirred. A young person’s death whispers, reminding us that collectively we will not be as … Continue reading

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