From The College Fix: Welcome to “The Politics of Kanye West: Black Genius and Sonic Aesthetics,” a class that debuted this spring at Washington University in St. Louis. “Hip-Hop icon Kanye West is many things….
Topic: music
White Privilege Includes Singing a Song by the Music Artist Rihanna
Huh? Apparently, that’s what one class at Oklahoma taught their students. Photo by Bob Xu Photo by Bob Xu
University: Adele’s “Hello” Song Encourages Sexual Harassment
The University of Oklahoma has a center called the “Gender+Equality Center” and they don’t like Adele’s song, “Hello.” Photo by AlexKormisPS (ALM)
Op-Ed by Psychology Professor says The Beatles have Power and Privilege
This op-ed in the Huffington Post explained why this one psychology professor didn’t like music from The Beatles, based on their power and privilege.
Rutgers Ditched Black Feminism Course on Beyonce?
That’s the accusation of an adjunct professor who had taught the course before.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: Leaders of Equality and Feminism?
The Barclays Center is usually associated with the Brooklyn Nets, not an active way to show deep political and social commentary. Unfortunately, this has recently changed due to the presence of performer Beyoncé and her…