Kevin Powell

Kevin Powell

Joined July 2016 | 10 posts

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Kevin Powell asserts that Kendrick Lamar's latest album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' is his emancipation proclamation and love letter to us.

Kevin Powell asserts that Kendrick Lamar's latest album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' is his emancipation proclamation and love letter to us.

BY KEVIN POWELL

The Emancipation of Kendrick Lamar

This Black History Month, we chose to celebrate figures—both current & historical—who have inspired us and shaped our world through thank-you letters.

This Black History Month, we chose to celebrate figures—both current & historical—who have inspired us and shaped our world through thank-you letters.

BY KEVIN POWELL

A Black History Tribute: ‘Thank You for Leading the Way’

Taken from an A Tribe Called Quest greatest hits album that never happened, hip-hop journalist Kevin Powell lays out why, exactly, ATCQ were the best.

Taken from an A Tribe Called Quest greatest hits album that never happened, hip-hop journalist Kevin Powell lays out why, exactly, ATCQ were the best.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Read The Liner Notes For The Tribe Called Quest Greatest Hits Album That Never Happened

Even Bernie Sanders supporters couldn’t deny: Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination at the DNC was historic & the arena shouted down with cries of "Hillary"

Even Bernie Sanders supporters couldn’t deny: Hillary Clinton's presidential nomination at the DNC was historic & the arena shouted down with cries of "Hillary"

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the DNC: This Year's Convention Is a Triumph for Women Everywhere

Barack Obama gave an electrifying endorsement of Hillary Clinton and passed the baton in an historic moment at the DNC.

Barack Obama gave an electrifying endorsement of Hillary Clinton and passed the baton in an historic moment at the DNC.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the DNC: Obama Takes Non-Believers to Church

Despite the fact that Clinton won the nomination, supporters of Bernie Sanders are protesting America's "rigged" two-party system, and they aren't going away.

Despite the fact that Clinton won the nomination, supporters of Bernie Sanders are protesting America's "rigged" two-party system, and they aren't going away.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the DNC: #NeverHillary Protesters Are Still Out In Full Force

Though Sanders supporters shouted down the Democratic National Convention, everyone called for progress.

Though Sanders supporters shouted down the Democratic National Convention, everyone called for progress.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the DNC: Philadelphia Is Wild, But It Feels Like Revolution

Donald Trump painted a doomsday picture of America at the Republican National Convention. He was reading a tight script from a gigantic teleprompter than usual.

Donald Trump painted a doomsday picture of America at the Republican National Convention. He was reading a tight script from a gigantic teleprompter than usual.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the RNC: Donald Trump's Speech Was Even Worse In Person

At the Republican National Convention, we saw sexist merch, arrested protesters, and Ted Cruz being booed off the stage.

At the Republican National Convention, we saw sexist merch, arrested protesters, and Ted Cruz being booed off the stage.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the RNC: Ted Cruz's Non-Endorsement and Other Messes

We explore Cleveland neighborhoods to see the Republican National Convention's impact.

We explore Cleveland neighborhoods to see the Republican National Convention's impact.

BY KEVIN POWELL

Complex at the RNC: Chaos on Cleveland's Streets