Beyond Broadway, The WIZ as a Black Music Month Manifesto
The Wiz, first introduced to Broadway in the 1970’s, remains one of the most potent cultural reimaginings in American performance history.
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Tunisia’s Falconry Festival (El Haouaria) And Its Role In Giving Flight To African Cultural Tourism
In the Maghreb region also lies Tunisia, a country that boasts of beautiful beaches, lively weather, a rich mix of Arab and Berber cultures, a haven for pottery and mosaic artworks, a thriving hub of festivals from music to film and the renowned Sparrow Hawk or falconry festival of El Haouaria.
Fela The African Legend, His Political Activism And Legacy
When Fela Anikulapo Kuti walked the earth, he did so like a man possessed. Not by spirits though the Shrine knew its fair share of ritual but by a vision. Afrobeat was protest, pageantry, and prophecy all in one: 12-minute sermons with horns, funk, pidgin English, and takedowns of military dictators, colonial puppeteers, and capitalist saboteurs.
Get ‘A Read’ On June Events
Go out there, explore, and have fun with these low-cost or free entertaining activities featuring student art, bay showers, ethnic films, and flea markets.
Across Africa And Black America, Sesame Street’s Legacy Is Unending
For Black millennials, whether from Atlanta, Lagos, or London, Sesame Street was a cultural touchstone. It wasn’t just where we learned our ABCs; but, for many, where we first saw joy, curiosity, and Black excellence treated as normal.
How Philly’s Black Community Can Enjoy Center City SIPS On A Budget
If you’re a Philly native or just happen to be in the City of Brotherly Love during summer, chances are you’ve caught wind of the excitement – SIPS is back for its 21st season, bringing you the best happy hour deals in town.
From Fun To Road Closures, All You Need To Know As Philly Celebrates ODUNDE Festival At 50
The largest African American street festival in North America, ODUNDE Festival, is back, and it is celebrating 50 years this summer.
A Bittersweet Thing About Chocolates From Africa
The real world of chocolate is far from being made of magic and music as Wonka painted so vividly with sugar dreams and cocoa rivers, but of farmers, fatigue, and often, unfairness. And researching this story was a wake-up call.
Make Some Noise For May!
Let’s make some hay in May. Explore these entertaining activities dominated by art and the arts.
African Brilliance At Cannes
Each May, the south of France transforms into a cinematic Mecca, drawing the world’s boldest filmmakers, critics, and storytellers to the Cannes Film Festival. This year, something significant happened in Black cinema, showing our indisputable excellence.