covering music and culture in the harrisburg area
When Lancaster-based rapper Terian Mack recorded at a studio in California, he would also forge a relationship with Malik Yusef, a music industry heavyweight.
Then on Sept. 8, Mack held a listening party for his upcoming album Independence Day at Tellus 360 in Lancaster. Mack told vigoronline that he’ll drop the album soon; the release date is tentative. Yusef and Rockie Fresh are some of the celebrity features on Independence Day. Continue reading ‘Kanye collaborator visits area’
This never-before-seen photo of the late Michael K. Williams is one of my favorites for a number of favorites for a number reasons: I took the photo with my Minolta Maxxum 7000, a film camera my dad gave to me. This marked the first time I met Williams — but because he has ties to my hometown of Harrisburg, Pa. — it wouldn’t be the last time. And I took the photo during Barack Obama’s town hall meeting at The Forum on March 30, 2008. Obama would go on to become the first black president of the United States.
Patty Kim. Photo by Leon Laing.
On March 16, a white gunman killed eight people in Atlanta. Six of the eight victims were Asian women. Coincidentally, State Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin County, participated in a town hall forum about racism a week prior to the shooting. Kim is of Asian descent. Continue reading ‘Stop Asian hate’
Reina 76. Photo by Leon Laing.
In a recent PennLive story, Reina 76 says she wants to make local art exhibits more diverse. Continue reading ‘Diversity in the art community’
Post Malone. Photo by Leon Laing.
On February 22, 2020, I covered Post Malone in concert in Hershey, Pa. The show, which was at full capacity at the Giant Center, was the last major event I covered before the pandemic forced a shutdown on the entertainment industry. I miss cover those major concerts.
James Lattanzi (left) and Carson Perlaki. Photo by Leon Laing.
During the pandemic, the two Harrisburg-based malls continue to struggle, but Capital City Mall in Camp Hill still thrives. Bullseye Sneaker Boutique represents one of the mall’s newest stores. Continue reading ‘Bullseye stays on target with its success’
Photo of Symone Sanders by Leon Laing.
On Nov. 29, Symone Sanders received an early birthday present. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris named Sanders senior advisor and chief spokesperson for the Vice President.
Sanders celebrated her 31st birthday on Dec. 10.
On Sept. 30, 2017, Sanders, gave a lecture in Harrisburg. The Harrisburg Chapter of The Links Inc. held the event at the National Civil War Museum. I didn’t attend the lecture, but a source says Sanders delivered an articulate speech. Before receiving her promotion, Sanders served as senior advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign, was a commentator on CNN and worked as national press secretary for Bernie Sanders. Continue reading ‘Sanders, who spoke in Hbg., receives promotion’
Doug Emhoff. Leon Laing.
“He cares about himself, and that’s it,” Doug Emhoff said about President Donald Trump. Emhoff is married to Sen. Kamala Harris. If former Vice President Joe Biden becomes president, Harris will be the first black female vice president.
Continue reading ‘Emhoff visits Biden Barn’
Freeway. Photo by Leon Laing.
With Oct. 19 being the last day to register to vote in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Be Woke.Vote held a drive-thru registration event in Philadelphia on Oct. 17. Continue reading ‘Stay woke’
Lul Kizzle. Photo by Leon Laing.
With Nov. 3 being only three weeks away in the swing state of Pennsylvania, the Ballots for the Burg event offered edutainment for a significant election.
On Oct. 10, The Black Burg, a community organization, held the voting drive/local artist showcase at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg.
Continue reading ‘Org holds voting drive/showcase’
