January 15, 2020

Deepfakes: How Are They Good, and How Are They Bad?

We know there’s a lot of false information to be found on the internet, but sometimes, it’s legitimately difficult to tell if something really is false. Enter the deepfake — computer-synthesized video or audio recordings that look and sound indistinguishable from the real thing. Media experts have already sounded the alarm, afraid that these deepfakes …

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The Gay Origins of the Hindi Word for ‘Friend’

The Sanskrit and Hindi word for friend is “Mitra”. It is also the Nepali word for it. The Sinhala word is ‘mitura’. Vernacular languages and dialects in North India often have related words as “Meet” and “Mitwaa.” However, few ponder their origin. The word’s etymology has surprising, stark and vivid homosexual connotations. Had the incumbent Indian regime’s …

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Trap Heals and Represent Justice Present: PROXIMITY

TRAPS HEALS, founded by CEO and cultural architect Damon Turner and co-chaired by activist, artist, organizer, educator, and founder of both Black Lives Matter and Yes on R, Patrisse Cullors, is set to hold the first-ever public activation in South Central LA, PROXIMITY, which will focus on building a connection with local organizations to help …

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