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  • The Afro Punk movement; an outspoken subculture grows

    The Afro Punk movement; an outspoken subculture grows

    By Julia Mayes

    12:12 PM on 07/24/2009

    Though often overlooked or seen as contradictions to the norm, members of the Afro Punk community could soon be headed the direction they never expected -- mainstream. Growing numbers of African American youth are following the leads of pop artists and celebrities and adopting Afro Punk fashions. Meanwhile, long-time practitioners...

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  • Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew

    Akon speaks on the Michael Jackson few knew

    By Julia Mayes

    5:11 PM on 07/06/2009

    In an exclusive interview with theGrio, Grammy-nominated artist Akon became the latest star to share his memories of Michael Jackson. Akon collaborated with Jackson on the remake of his classic "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" last year...

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