Ryan Shepard, Author at Def Pen

Music
R&B

Morning Mile: Sinead Harnett’s ‘Ready Is Always Too Late’ Is An Emotional Rollercoaster

Sitting inside the back of that Megabus, the air conditioning was about ten degrees colder than it needed to be. I could hear a couple shuffling in the seat behind…

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News

National Guard Troops Set To Remove Officers From Capitol Four Months After Riots

More than four months ago, the nation watched in disbelief as hundreds of Americans stormed the Capitol in an attempt to wreak havoc and overturn the results of the most…

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Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Nationals

Members of the Biden administration have pushed forth a plan to extend temporary protected status to Haitians for an additional 18 months. The Department of Homeland Security first offered temporary…

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News
US

United Nations Security Council Backs Call For Aid To Palestine

One week ago, the AFP News Agency reported that members of the United States government prevented the United Nations Security Council from releasing a statement calling for a ceasefire in…

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New Music: Swizz Beatz – We Want Justice (Featuring Freddie Gibbs & Shoota93)

Godfather of Harlem has quickly become appointment viewing on Sunday nights. Led by Forest Whitaker, the series explores the role of Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson and his role in Harlem during…

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Music Video: Jake James – Celebration (Featuring Stacy Barthe)

Earlier this year, Stacy Barthe signed to the newly formed Love Records led by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Throughout her career, Barthe has presented her vocal abilities alongside the best of…

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Music

Texas Natives Erykah Badu & Megan Thee Stallion To Perform At The 2021 Austin City Limits Festival

Festival season is set to get going. In the coming weeks, Bonnaroo and Rolling Loud are set to return after taking last year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More…

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