The Roots of Success: A Conversation with Michael da Vinci

Written by Jolade Adebekun

HARI's Women's History Month Playlist

Our mission for 2021 is to stand up for women and girls. Enjoy this curated playlist in honor of Women’s History Month.

Everything Comes Back Around Full Circle: Dancehall and Trap Music Still Fight For Legitimacy in the Music Industry

Written by Tarik Graham

The Blacker The Berry...

“Pain and The Hunger Made a Savage:" The Rebirth of 21 Savage and Why It Matters in 2020

Written by Festus Ojo

We are pleased to introduce the 2020-2021 Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellows, Keith C.

Police brutality continues. In the past couple of weeks - years, decades, centuries - those most silenced have consistently fallen victim to abuses of power and the injustices that follow. To honor those that we’ve lost to police brutality, and the lingering anger, sadness, and confusion, HARI has created #SayTheirNames.

Today, on June 19th - otherwise known as “Juneteenth” - we celebrate the 155th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in the United States.

Join us at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, on Thursday, December 5th, from 7:00 - 8:00pm for a book signing and conversation with Rakim, as moderated by Dr.