H U M A N N A T U R E Magazine


ART & STYLE	Stars Reflect on Hip-Hop
	Several hip-hop mega stars and moguls reflect on hip-hop’s role and message before and after Barack Obama’s presidency. READ MORE

GLOBE	Land Of Despair
	Following Zimbabwe’s discredited one-candidate election this summer, youth opposition groups vow to oppose President Robert Mugabe’s six-term using a dangerous new approach. In Focus: The State of Zimbabwe. READ MORE

POLITICS	Obama's Rise Since the Apollo
	Things were different for Barack Obama last year when he took the stage at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. Since the star-studded fundraiser, Obama has risen from being a virtual unknown newcomer to become the front-runner for the U.S. presidency. READ MORE

Winter 2008 Print Edition NOW Available!
	THE RUNDOWN MTV launches MTV Arabiya across the Pan-Arab region. Survey finds a pattern of greater acceptance of suicide bombings by young Muslim Americans. Three million names of slaves once held by the British Empire posted. The NAACP is being pressured to change its name to appeal to a younger generation.

THE INAUGURATION

AMERICANS AT THE MALL: Concerts, speeches, and an inspired Hip-Hop Summit all led up to the historic inauguration of President Barack H. Obama. LAUNCH SLIDESHOW

PORTRAITS

AMERICAN GRAFFITI: As the nation’s cities undergo a massive redevelopment, it’s unclear how much longer these street art galleries will remain open. LAUNCH SLIDESHOW

EVENT PHOTOS

Check out the photos from the HUMAN NATURE MAGAZINE print edition launch party! LAUNCH SLIDESHOW

Spike Lee Loves Human Nature Magazine!

Director Spike Lee poses with Human Nature Program Director Winston Holder during the 2008 presidential inauguration.

Capture The Moment
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Spring 2009 Inauguration Issue

America Welcomes Barack Obama to the Presidency

Millions ascended on Washington’s National Mall to witness the swearing-in ceremony of America’s first black president, Barack Obama. READ MORE

Inauguration Brings Tears, Joy, Hope

The revelers at the inaugural festivities in Washington share their thoughts on the significance of the historic inauguration. READ MORE

Diddy to Youth: “We Got to Step Our Game Up”

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs offers suggestions on what today’s youth should do first in the post-Obama world. READ MORE

Obama Praises Youth

President Obama thanked the youthful audience at MTV’s inaugural ball for propelling him to the presidency with their support. READ MORE

Rashaan Patterson LIVE

R&B crooner Rashaan Patterson revives his 1990’s quiet storm vibe on stage in New York. READ MORE

Rugs With A Purpose

Rugs are their passion, but helping others gives purpose to two South Asian entrepreneurs, who support human rights causes through its luxury rug business. READ MORE

Styles P, Hip-Hop Veteran

Styles P, one-third of the rap group The Lox, discusses his lengthy rap career, surviving in the industry and the 2008 presidential race.
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Changing the Game

Model/actress Melyssa Ford sheds her video vixen image with a new focus on acting. READ MORE