Alexis P. Williams

Legendary activist Xernona Clayton talks about her relationship with Dr. King, who was murdered 50 years ago. She's a prominent voice in HBO's new documentary, 'King in the Wilderness.'

We talked to the actress and award-winning poet about how her bumpy road to stardom empowered her to be even more unapologetically black.

Aniekan Udofia refreshes his iconic homage to Black history on the wall outside Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, DC.

Everyday People is the celebration that brings young blacks together to have a good time in the midst of today's social turmoil.

Aziza Barnes​ tells us about her journey to find herself in a country ruled by tired notions of race and gender.

The Trinidadian musician tells us how freedom and folklore inspire the music of Carnival.

The Brooklyn MCs tell us about their Caribbean heritage and how to survive the raucous street masquerades that take over their neighborhood every year.

The "electronic trap" group who embraces the 'power of the pussy' gives us their take on the unique issues faced by women during Brooklyn's annual Caribbean festival.

The traveling "user-generated concert experience" offers only the most energetic and well-versed hip-hop fans a chance to rock the mic with their favorite songs.