Whitney Houston’s Twin Legacies: Beauty and Pain

Colorlines, News Analysis, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

Though speculation continues to swirl about exactly how she died, vocal legend and pop diva Whitney Houston’s legacy is, in many ways, already set.

 

Did Whitney Houston's Crossover Fame Cost Her?

 

Black America Web, Commentary, Staff, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

The pop stardom that Beyonce, Rihanna and Jennifer Hudson take for granted now was ushered in on Whitney Houston's multi-octave voice.

Whitney Houston's Funeral Set For This Weekend in Atlanta

 

Blackmediascoop.com, News Report, Posted: Feb 13, 2012

Whitney Houston’s autopsy is said to be complete but we’re still awaiting the toxicology reports.

Can Asians Save Classical Music?

 

Talk.Onevietnam.org, News Report, Posted: Feb 02, 2012

While classical music is losing popularity across various demographics, Asians and Asian Americans are keeping the art form alive.

 

Don Cornelius Dead: Why Soul Train Will Never Leave America's Station

 

New America Media, News Report, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson reflects on the legacy of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius, found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide.

 

Legacy: The Art of Mike "Dream" Francisco

 

Silicon Valley De-Bug, Event, Abraham Menor, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

The late, legendary street artist Mike "Dream" Francisco has his work on display in San Francisco thanks to the Manilatown Heritage Foundation.

 

Vietnamese Director Brings Haruki Murakami's "Norwegian Wood" to U.S. Theaters

 

Pacific Citizen, Interview, Nalea J. Ko, Posted: Jan 31, 2012

Despite not speaking Japanese, director Tran Anh Hung adapted the popular Haruki Murakami novel for the big screen.

 

Filipino Cuisine Poised to Break Gastro Ceiling

 

New America Media, News Feature, Odette Keeley/ Photos by Monica Quesada Cordero, Posted: Jan 29, 2012

At a recent culinary showdown in San Francisco, Filipinos spoke about why their cuisine is set to catch fire in the American market.

 

Miss Long Beach Contestant Shows Masculinity is Beautiful, Too

 

New America Media / Voicewaves, News Report, Prumsodun Ok, Posted: Jan 28, 2012

Janelle Hutcherson, a lesbian with masculine looks, challenged traditional ideas of attractiveness when she entered the Miss Long Beach pageant.

 

Water Writes in Gaza

 

New America Media, News Report, Text: Nancy Hernandez//Video: Josue Rojas, Posted: Jan 27, 2012

Bay Area muralist Josue Rojas recently joined a group of fellow artists on a trip to Gaza to highlight the struggle there to attain and preserve clean, drinkable water.

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