The Reading Quilt: Annie John
A YA Lit book that offers the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua as the setting of teen angst and rebellion is the focus of this month’s Reading Quilt.
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4 Films to Watch for Equatorial Guinea’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Equatorial Guinea! On October 12th, 1968, this Central African country gained independence from Spain. Here are some exciting Equatoguinean films that will help you to understand Equatoguinean culture and history.
7 Black-Owned Lingerie Brands Changing the Game
These Black-owned lingerie brands have lingerie for whatever skin and body you’re in. From classic black to bold colors, there’s a set for whatever mood you’re in.
Black TV Series to Watch This Fall
Here are some Black tv series to binge-watch while having a night at home this fall.
Breaking Generational Curses: Reflecting on Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s ‘Kintu’ for Uganda Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Uganda! This East African country gained independence on October 9th, 1962. Today we explore the riveting novel ‘Kintu’, by the exceptional Ugandan writer Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.
5 Best African Music Artists
Let us focus on the musicians who have remained on the continent and are further carving out the music scenes within their countries, creating new genres, and reinventing what it means to be an African artist.
From Lost To Found: Removing The Stigma Of Mental Health Issues and Finding One’s Way Through The Film, Perdido
This new film is called Perdido and it translates from Spanish to English as “lost”.
A Gruesome Voyage into Gentrification, Hood Mythology, and Generational Trauma: The Rundown on Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’
The slasher film known as Candyman brings Black culture to the center of the horror genre. The 2021 Candyman film, written by Jordan Peele, Nia DaCosta, and Win Rosenfield, and directed by Nia DaCosta, continues the storyline from the 1992 original.
Best Coffee Brands Throughout The African Diaspora
These coffee brands have become the biggest sellers, generating huge profits by offering the richest taste and finest flavor to the people of Africa and beyond.
Legendary Writer Wole Soyinka Releases New Novel on the Eve of Nigeria’s 60th Independence
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! To celebrate, we are exploring the work of literary giant Wole Soyinka, and giving an inside scoop on his new novel, ‘Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth.’