
The Rise of Black Voices in Podcasting
Podcasting, once a niche medium, has experienced exponential growth. In the United States, awareness of podcasting soared from 22% of the adult population in 2006 to nearly 80% by 2022.
Podcasting, once a niche medium, has experienced exponential growth. In the United States, awareness of podcasting soared from 22% of the adult population in 2006 to nearly 80% by 2022.
Each year, on March 10, communities across the globe come together to honor the legacy of Harriet Tubman, a woman whose life epitomized courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to freedom.
Across the continent and within the African diaspora, animated shows rooted in African storytelling are captivating audiences and reshaping perceptions of what animation can be.
Films have been like this mighty mirror to society in each generation, reflecting its struggles, victories, and evolving narratives. For African and African American viewers mainly, the efforts of Black filmmakers haven’t only provided them with representation; it’s completely transformed the way stories are told in a world that once revolved around narrow representations and stereotypes.
At the break of dawn in Kinshasa, people hear the combined sounds of street vendors making their calls and motorcycle engines churning in the air. Smoked windows allow outside sunlight to enter the studio where artist Chéri Samba prepares his works of art.
From the tough tracks of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to the pools of today and middle-distance runs, Black Olympians have spoken for their people, inspired many people, and changed the sport in many ways.
With storytelling now a form of art engaging the heart and soul of its listeners, African American directors have ushered in their moment, empowered to bear bold visions and narratives that are intimately close to the heart but have universal appeal.
Let us take a heartfelt stroll through eight exceptional Black romance films that have left an indelible mark on audiences across the decades.
The phrase “digital humanities” sounds like an oxymoron at first. How can something so inherently human as cultural heritage be boiled down to ones and zeros? But this new field is proving to be a powerful ally in the battle against time, war, and environmental degradation to Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
So, when it comes to charity, they are founded on love for humanity; for Black communities, love manifests as an ability for collective caring. The roots of giving extend back centuries, two millennia even, dating back to pre-colonial African traditions.