It was the year 1956, the world was going through a rapid period of change since the end of the second world war. Japan had decided to expand their creative prowess into animating. It was not the f…
The Mystery Behind Mr. Popo
If there was an award for the most distinct looking character in Japanese animation, Mr. Popo would definitely take the cake and win the grand prize. Most may be curious as to where this magnificen…
Gohan’s Wasted Potential
Son Gohan, the child of Son Goku, has always been a very gifted fighter. He has not only the intellect of Piccolo, but the combat IQ of Goku, which gives him the rare ability to alter his skills mi…
NEXT UP: A True Bonafide Boss Woman, Candiss Hart Talks the Importance of Financial Literacy and Breaking Generational Curses
I am excited to bring back our NEXT UP interview column with this month’s feature on a woman who excels in many roles and has inspired thousands of people worldwide and continues to do so dai…
Bulma, Savior of the World.
Bulma has set a precedent for many supporting characters and female protagonists in anime. Throughout the hit series Dragon Ball, Z and Super, she has proven to be an asset to all her friends in th…
The Life of the Namekian Anti-Hero, Piccolo
Namekians are some of the most diverse species in the Dragon Ball franchise. They can regrow limbs with ease, heal one another with zero drawbacks, and even go as far as changing one’s wardro…
How Eminem Became Raps Elvis Presley
Marshall Mathers, a 49-year-old rapper hailing from Detroit, Michigan, was once the poster child of hip hop. With a career spanning multiple decades, Mathers had plenty of time to perfect his love …
Margaret Dorn & THE ACCIDENTALS release “A Capella Holiday Classics”
On October 1st, 2021, Margaret Dorn & The Accidentals released a 33-song holiday collection called “A Cappella Holiday Classics.” It is a song collection that is bound to bring back memories of…
AfroPunk Rocked Atlanta This Past Weekend
We are a few days removed from AfroPunk Atlanta wrapping up this past Sunday. It’s safe to say it lived up to this year’s mantra, “We Outside.” The AfroPunk Atlanta festival…
‘The Suicide Squad’ Is A Flop In Theaters
In the latest news, it seems that the DC film “The Suicide Squad” is not living up to its hype. Since it premiered in theaters on August 6th, the film has achieved critical acclaim from many critic…