Cultural Commentary and Editorial Analysis

Social Media Censorship Isn’t the Threat—Your Dependency Is

June 21, 2019April 28, 2026 by PATMAN

You’re Not Being Silenced. You’re Being Contained. Most creators talk about censorship like it’s a moment—an account ban, a deleted post, a public controversy. That’s the wrong frame. What’s happening is slower, more controlled, and far more effective. You’re not being shut down. You’re being managed. Visibility gets adjusted. Reach…

Black Entrepreneurs Need To Level Up Because Jay-Z Is A Billionaire

June 11, 2019June 16, 2025 by PATMAN

Jay-Z Being A Billionaire Is Awesome But Many Black Entrepreneurs Been Caking Up Throughout History The record industry in America is famous for chewing up musicians and spitting them out, leaving them with very little or nothing at all. However, it seems the Jigga Man didn’t get the memo. Rising…

4 Reasons Why Creatives Need To Stop With The “Starving Artist” Crap

June 7, 2019July 11, 2024 by PATMAN

The Underlying “Fear Complex” That Deters Creatives Let’s ask ourselves: should we describe creativity as a vehicle for commerce or something entirely divorced from reaching the marketplace? Is the concept of art for art’s sake an exercise in futility or a noble pursuit? The whole thing looks complicated at some…

College Admissions Scandal Means Black People Need Entrepreneurship

May 30, 2019June 16, 2025 by PATMAN

Cheaters Paradise: The Sad Reality of the Admission Process into U.S. Colleges & Universities Some people say that human beings are the same everywhere and that Americans (especially the ones who are the major perpetrators of racism and classism) are not at all better than the rest of the world…

Top 3 Reasons Why Indie Music Artists Should Be Against Censorship

May 28, 2019January 7, 2021 by PATMAN

Censorship Eliminates Everything That Defines Art And What Artists Do To Be Artists Today's music is an important part of our lives. It is a way of expressing ourselves as individuals and is an art form that helps us define who we are. We use it to express our feelings,…

Black Creativity vs. Racism in the Fashion Industry

May 20, 2019April 26, 2026 by PATMAN

Black Creativity vs. Racism in the Fashion Industry Fashion doesn’t have a racism problem in the way people casually describe it. That framing is too soft, too forgiving, and ultimately misleading. What you’re looking at is a system that extracts cultural value, repackages it, and sells it back—while maintaining a…

Tiffany Haddish in a sleeveless black dress at the Met Gala, central figure in discussion about Black Creative Excellence and stereotypes

Black Creative Excellence vs. Stereotype Spectacle

May 13, 2019March 11, 2026 by PATMAN

Let's talk Black creative excellence versus stereotype spectacle. At the Met Gala, one of fashion’s most photographed nights, a moment unfolded that sparked far more conversation than any designer garment on the carpet. Comedian Tiffany Haddish reached into her purse and began eating fried chicken in front of cameras. Some…

Facebook Banned Louis Farrakhan And It’s Not Good For Black Artists

May 9, 2019June 16, 2025 by PATMAN

A Ban Against Black Activism The nation and the entire black community woke up to the news of Facebook’s “Hammer fall” banning some high-profile individuals whose views it described as “dangerous.” This new and sudden ban imposed by the social media giant targeted Louis Farrakhan, the long-time leader and outspoken…

5 Things Black Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Nipsey Hussle

April 8, 2019June 16, 2025 by PATMAN

Does the name, Nipsey Hussle ring a bell? Well, it depends on what you know about him. While the Los Angeles born rapper may not be a household name to some folks, Nipsey Hussle is an indie artist with a unique nature of a discography. Nipsey’s lyrical rendition did earn…

Top 3 Reasons Why Logo Design Shouldn’t Cost Less Than $600

November 30, 2018October 23, 2019 by PATMAN

Alright folks! I have seen quite a number of posts advising you, Tom, Dick and Harry to run as fast as Usain Bolt in order to get away from cheap logo design offers as if they have an STD attached to them. So, I wondered why would a graphic designer…

WordPress Web Designers Should Charge Higher Rates

September 27, 2018January 7, 2021 by PATMAN

Web design, better yet, web design and development is something that occurs at a particular stage in the life of a business, especially in this modern era. Since the advent of the internet, it has become possible for virtually every type of business to advertise their goods and services to…

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Top 10 Things You Should Never Say To An Artist

May 30, 2018October 29, 2022 by PATMAN

Yоu Саn’t Mаkе Any Real Money Being Аn Аrtiѕt Is thаt whу еvеrуthing аrоund uѕ is dеѕignеd bу creative mindѕ? Frоm the print оn уоur shower сurtаin tо thе grарhiс design оn уоur toothpaste tubе? It might not be a “corporate” career with a side of pretentiousness but being an…

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