Behind the Rise of Black Punk Culture

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The Guardian

Behind the Rise of Black Punk Culture

Written by
The Guardian

Behind the Rise of Black Punk Culture

Written by
The Guardian

Photograph: Farrah Skeiky | The Guardian

Amid increased backlash to the business of Afropunk, a host of collectives, festivals and artists of color have continued the punk resistance elsewhere.

Whether as a reaction against Afropunk’s (LLC) perceived betrayal of punk values, a result of today’s political climate, or an increasing demand for visibility for marginalized communities, the past couple of years have been a watershed moment for independent black and brown punk festivals and punk bands of color across the US. The upsurge of festivals and collectives of color has also seen a rise of POC punk bands - learn more about them within...

Read 'We still need to be seen': behind the rise of black punk culture on The Guardian.