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"The Birth of a Nation" sheds light on the life of slaves in early America.
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​“The Birth of a Nation” proves triumphant

Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” opens around a fire. Around the fire sits a group of slaves cloaked in a thick blue light and spectral dust. The elder of the circle exhorts the slaves to follow young Nat Turner, who carried a birthmark deemed auspicious by ancient African tradition.


Guided by Voices and Destroyer recently performed at the Jefferson.
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​Guided by Voices and Destroyer stun at the Jefferson

Ever since their humble beginnings in a crusty garage in Ohio, the members of Guided by Voices have strived for the grandiose. This is why it made total sense when lead singer Robert Pollard promised to play 50 songs before the set was over last Friday at the Jefferson Theater.


“The Altar” is an intimate yet bold showcase of Banks’ versatility as an artist.
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A new voice for the “Goddess”

Two years ago, Banks snuck onto the scene with the release of her first full album “Goddess.” On “Goddess,” the singer established her distinctive style, marked by dark, rhythmic house beats, melancholic lyrics and melodically gritty croons.


Apollo Brown's latest album, “The Easy Truth,” finds Brown teaming up with New York City’s Skyzoo.
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The road to success

Apollo Brown is the London Perrantes of Hip-Hop. Perrantes is insanely talented, knows how to work as a team and gives his teammates great opportunities to deliver a slam.


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Carolyn Dillard, the Community Partnership Manager for the University’s Center of Community Partnerships, discusses the legacy of Dr. King through his 1963 speech at Old Cabell Hall and the Center's annual MLK Day celebrations and community events. Highlighting the most memorable moments of the keynote event by Dr. Imani Perry, Dillard explored the importance of Dr. King’s lasting message of resilience and his belief that individuals should hold themselves responsible for their actions and reactions.