Crocheted Gear, Transcultural Expression, & Canvas Footwear

October 25, 2004

CHICKS DIG: Crocheted Gear from b-fly crocheted wears Item: A Variety of Hats, Scarves & Bags b-flywears.com is a nifty lil’ site where you can shop for fabulously hand-knitted and crocheted items for man, woman and child. Ms. Buttafly, the woman who personally designs, handcrafts and ships every item at b-flywears is heavily involved in [...]

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11: The Holiday Issue (November 2004)

October 22, 2004

Blessings, Wishes and Thankfulness Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa or another seasonal holiday, VERBALISMS reminds you to give thanks and encourages you to seek happiness in the New Year. In this issue: HIP-HOP’S DIVAS NEED TO BE THANKFUL | Deborah Magdalena reminds us WHY women in hip-hop should give thanks. With all the [...]

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Aulelei

October 22, 2004

Which superhero would you date? Daredevil, because I would know that he thought I was beautiful based on who I was and not what I physically represented. Sneakers or stillettos? Sneakers. I fall in love too easily, so I need the right foot support to keep me levelled. Plus, I don’t have the right walk [...]

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Test Your Knowledge of Women in Hip-Hop

October 7, 2004

VERBALISMS introduces a new promotion for the month of October. Test your knowledge of women in hip-hop and win. Read more about it by clicking here.

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“Representing Lovely”: VERBALISMS becomes first magazine about Women in Hip-Hop

October 5, 2004

After providing online hip-hop content about women in hip-hop over the last 2 years, VERBALISMS Magazine will be establishing itself as a key representative of the female hip-hop population by going to print in spring of 2005. The organization includes a talented collective of editors, contributors and visual artists from around the world, and will [...]

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Intern with VERBALISMS

October 2, 2004

VERBALISMS is looking for an intern for the position of Editorial Assistant. Check out the job description then contact us if you are interested.

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Zap Mama: Ancestry in Progress

September 30, 2004

In Joey Garfield’s 2002 documentary film “Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat-Box,” one voice of reason rose from the ranks of keeping-it-real dudes, showing intelligence and insight at the historical significance of making rhythmic music with just your mouth and throat. It’s no surprise that the voice belonged to Marie Daulne, the artist [...]

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Suebeephly

September 27, 2004

Setting: Norfolk State University, Spartan Station Assembling her Divine Tectonic comrades around her, Suebeephly, whose government name is Suzzette Rink, tries to salvage an open mic without the DJ. With the atmosphere in the room thick with pessimism over budget cuts and MIA DJ’s, Suebeephly refuses to cancel the Norfolk State University’s weekly open mic. [...]

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Moya Bailey

September 27, 2004

Moya Bailey is a senior Comparative Women’s Studies Major at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Supa-dupa-fly with Missy Elliott & adidas

September 27, 2004

RESPECT. That’s what hip-hop was born out of over 25 years ago. Now, best-selling emcee Missy Elliott, in association with adidas Originals, brings this message to the sportswear market, with her new line, RESPECT ME. RESPECT ME features footwear, apparel and accessories that blend adidas’ street history and sports style with Missy Elliott’s personality, flare [...]

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