The New Obsidian
@thenewobsidian.bsky.social
Explores culture, politics, and Black excellence at the intersection of arts and life. From music to movements, literature to legislation, visual art to victory, we track the stories and forces shaping our world. Home of The Rhythmic Lens podcast.
Here's a quick take from our latest pod on why "Sinners" is named "Sinners"! www.instagram.com/reel/DKiJFGJ...
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June 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Here's a quick take from our latest pod on why "Sinners" is named "Sinners"! www.instagram.com/reel/DKiJFGJ...
What if the only way to survive was to surrender your soul?
🎧 Full episode of The Rhythmic Lens → thenewobsidian.com
#SinnersMovie #TheNewObsidian
🎧 Full episode of The Rhythmic Lens → thenewobsidian.com
#SinnersMovie #TheNewObsidian
June 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
What if the only way to survive was to surrender your soul?
🎧 Full episode of The Rhythmic Lens → thenewobsidian.com
#SinnersMovie #TheNewObsidian
🎧 Full episode of The Rhythmic Lens → thenewobsidian.com
#SinnersMovie #TheNewObsidian
“We’ve always said the #ArtsAndLife are one.”
Our latest episode of The Rhythmic Lens explores #AmySherald's vision—her style, her impact, and the quiet beauty of Black life in full view. #MichelleObama #ContemporaryArt #BlackPortraiture
Listen here → www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
Our latest episode of The Rhythmic Lens explores #AmySherald's vision—her style, her impact, and the quiet beauty of Black life in full view. #MichelleObama #ContemporaryArt #BlackPortraiture
Listen here → www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
April 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“We’ve always said the #ArtsAndLife are one.”
Our latest episode of The Rhythmic Lens explores #AmySherald's vision—her style, her impact, and the quiet beauty of Black life in full view. #MichelleObama #ContemporaryArt #BlackPortraiture
Listen here → www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
Our latest episode of The Rhythmic Lens explores #AmySherald's vision—her style, her impact, and the quiet beauty of Black life in full view. #MichelleObama #ContemporaryArt #BlackPortraiture
Listen here → www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
The new episode of The Rhythmic Lens is live!
The American Sublime: Amy Sherald and the Art of Being Seen
We explore her work, her impact, and what it means to see—and be seen—with dignity.
Don’t miss Kim’s powerful classroom story in this episode.
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
The American Sublime: Amy Sherald and the Art of Being Seen
We explore her work, her impact, and what it means to see—and be seen—with dignity.
Don’t miss Kim’s powerful classroom story in this episode.
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
The American Sublime: Amy Sherald and the Art of Being Seen
Painting a response to today's chaos in dignity and excellence.
www.thenewobsidian.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The new episode of The Rhythmic Lens is live!
The American Sublime: Amy Sherald and the Art of Being Seen
We explore her work, her impact, and what it means to see—and be seen—with dignity.
Don’t miss Kim’s powerful classroom story in this episode.
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
The American Sublime: Amy Sherald and the Art of Being Seen
We explore her work, her impact, and what it means to see—and be seen—with dignity.
Don’t miss Kim’s powerful classroom story in this episode.
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-americ...
Painted in 2018, it feels like she's looking right at now.
That’s what Amy Sherald’s work does—anchors you in the moment. Her portrait of Michelle Obama radiates quiet power, dignity, presence. Explore her impact with us Thursday on The Rhythmic Lens.
#MichelleObama #AmySherald #Art #ArtsAndLife
That’s what Amy Sherald’s work does—anchors you in the moment. Her portrait of Michelle Obama radiates quiet power, dignity, presence. Explore her impact with us Thursday on The Rhythmic Lens.
#MichelleObama #AmySherald #Art #ArtsAndLife
April 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Painted in 2018, it feels like she's looking right at now.
That’s what Amy Sherald’s work does—anchors you in the moment. Her portrait of Michelle Obama radiates quiet power, dignity, presence. Explore her impact with us Thursday on The Rhythmic Lens.
#MichelleObama #AmySherald #Art #ArtsAndLife
That’s what Amy Sherald’s work does—anchors you in the moment. Her portrait of Michelle Obama radiates quiet power, dignity, presence. Explore her impact with us Thursday on The Rhythmic Lens.
#MichelleObama #AmySherald #Art #ArtsAndLife
The arts and life are one.
From Frederick Douglass to Nina Simone, Jacob Lawrence to Kendrick Lamar, the culture has always guided the future. We’re following that tradition at The New Obsidian.
#TheArtsAndLife #CultureBegetsChange #HistoryAndFuture
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
From Frederick Douglass to Nina Simone, Jacob Lawrence to Kendrick Lamar, the culture has always guided the future. We’re following that tradition at The New Obsidian.
#TheArtsAndLife #CultureBegetsChange #HistoryAndFuture
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
The Rhythmic Lens in a World of MAGA and DOGE
Betting on the culture itself to deliver truth and new leadership.
www.thenewobsidian.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The arts and life are one.
From Frederick Douglass to Nina Simone, Jacob Lawrence to Kendrick Lamar, the culture has always guided the future. We’re following that tradition at The New Obsidian.
#TheArtsAndLife #CultureBegetsChange #HistoryAndFuture
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
From Frederick Douglass to Nina Simone, Jacob Lawrence to Kendrick Lamar, the culture has always guided the future. We’re following that tradition at The New Obsidian.
#TheArtsAndLife #CultureBegetsChange #HistoryAndFuture
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
America’s promise has always been about who gets included in it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t radical—they’re foundational. At *The New Obsidian*, we explore how the arts remind us of that truth. Join us! #AmericanValues #TheCulture #Inclusion #Arts
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
The Rhythmic Lens in a World of MAGA and DOGE
Betting on the culture itself to deliver truth and new leadership.
www.thenewobsidian.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
America’s promise has always been about who gets included in it. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t radical—they’re foundational. At *The New Obsidian*, we explore how the arts remind us of that truth. Join us! #AmericanValues #TheCulture #Inclusion #Arts
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...
www.thenewobsidian.com/p/the-rhythm...