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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A word from Ibram X. Kendi! “Privilege is a relational concept. An administration . . . can increase socioeconomic racial disparities between White and Black people while both White and Black people find life becoming more unaffordable.”
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The Global Rise of Electoral Dictatorships. Is the U.S. Next? Midterms Could Decide.
When Americans first elected Donald Trump president in 2016, there were nearly 4 billion people living in nations where they could vote in fair and competitive elections.  Last year, when Trump took o...
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nwadiogbu draws on the Igbo Agbogho Mmuo, or maiden-spirit masquerade, a southeastern Nigerian tradition in which male performers embody idealized female spirits through mask, costume, dance, and elaborate adornment. Looking closely, one object at a time. #KenNwadiogbu #ArtHistory
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ken Nwadiogbu’s feathered figure in Agbogho Mmuo and Her Journey to Victoria (2026) immediately drew me in. In my curatorial practice, I think about feathers through indigeneity, ritual, memory, and what it means to be free.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
When is the contempt coming. It’s Friday night. I thought there was a deadline.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
10 rules for dealing with trump’s demands for capitulation open.substack.com/pub/robertre... Thanks @rbreich.bsky.social, this is spot on! One thing to add, always use a lowercase "t" when referring to the "so-called" president.
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10 rules for dealing with Trump’s demands for capitulation
Whether it’s universities, law firms, or entire countries, here are 10 basic rules for hitting back
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Electrifying! Audra McDonald makes Broadway history in "Gypsy"—a Tony-worthy performance as Rose you'll never forget. Read my rave review. #Broadway #Gypsy #AudraMcDonald #TheaterReview #BroadwayMusical #GeorgeCWolfe #MajesticTheater #StevenSondheim #NYCTheater #ClassicMusical
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Audra McDonald is Sensational in "Gypsy" on Broadway
Electrifying! Audra McDonald makes Broadway history in "Gypsy"—a Tony-worthy performance as Rose you'll never forget. Read my rave review.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Denzel out here breaking the bank! #denzelwashingtonothello #denzelwashington #blackbroadway #broadwaytheater #broadway
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Denzel Washington's Othello Shatters Broadway Records
Denzel Washington's Othello breaks Broadway records with $900 tickets, raising questions about theater accessibility.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Roberta Flack, the iconic singer and pianist whose soulful voice and gifted piano playing defined an era, crafted a legacy steeped in musical brilliance, cultural significance, and authenticity. #robertaflack #deltasigmatheta #howarduniversity #blackexcellence
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Roberta Flack: Howard Alum, Delta Soror - derrickhemphill.com
The life and legacy of Roberta Flack, a Howard University scholar, Delta Sigma Theta sorority member, and virtuoso whose soulful voice and activism redefined music and inspired generations.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
“The Tongue and The Lash”, is a fiery chamber opera that reimagines James Baldwin’s iconic 1965 debate with William F. Buckley Jr., which filled Town Hall with history, music, and moral urgency moving in harmony. #Opera #JamesBaldwin #BaldwinDebate #RaceAndPolitics #PatrickLRiley #GwendolynQuinn
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The Baldwin-Buckley Debate as an Opera - derrickhemphill.com
The Baldwin-Buckley debate comes to life as a chamber opera reimagining Baldwin’s 1965 debate with William F. Buckley Jr. at New York City's Town Hall.
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derrickhemphill.bsky.social @derrickhemphill.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I felt compelled to write about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in "Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Medium Was the Message, and America Failed the Test." #KendrickLamar #SuperBowlLIX #BlackPower #WhiteTears
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Kendrick Lamar’s Performance: A Cultural Critique
Kendrick Lamar’s Performance at the Super Bowl was a cultural critique. Derrick Hemphill breaks down its deeper meaning and impact.
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