Lauren DeLisa Coleman

Lauren DeLisa Coleman is a digi-cultural trend analyst who writes, speaks and consults about the intersection of popular culture trends and emerging tech usage. Her work has appeared in such media outlets as Business Insider and Huffington Post. She is also an on-air commentator for MSNBC.

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REVOLUTIONARIES

‘Straight Outta’ Meme Reaches Refugees

What started as promotion for the N.W.A biopic has grown into a movement for social good.

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TONE DEAF

Millennials Won’t Pay for Apple Music

Apple officially launched its new music streaming service Tuesday with a money-based subscription that may scare off a vital 62 million-person market: millennials.

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From the Street

What ‘Empire’ Says About America

Street-savvy shows featuring a healthy dose of hip-hop swagger and style are finding viewers far beyond the traditional black audience. You can thank the Millennials for that.

Lauren DeLisa Coleman