Reported by Kacie Whaley A typical orchestra performance at Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis was interrupted on Saturday when protesters in support of Mike Brown began to sing “Justice for Mike Brown.” The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra was preparing to perform “Requiem” by Brahms right after intermission when two audience members in the middle aisle of the main floor stood up and began to sing, a local news station reported. Suddenly, several…
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October 5, 2014
Reported by Kacie Whaley Exibit B, an attraction at the London Barbican Centre which featured 19th and early 20th century depictions of racism against blacks, has caused quite a stir since the announcement of its upcoming debut. But now, the show will not be debuting in the area because of hundreds of demonstrators who were offended by its “racist” depiction of black people. When several shocking photos of Exibit B hit…
Reported by Kacie Whaley Rapper/mogul 50 Cent is prepping for season 2 of his critically-acclaimed show “Dream School,” which airs on Sundance TV. The hip hop entrepreneur, who is one of the show’s producers, guides a group of teenagers who have either dropped out or been kicked out of school and assists them in graduating. Other influential figures are also essential in the educational program, as they give the rebellious…