Shaping the Contemporary Art: Arthur Jafa – Artist Review
“I’ve pushed myself to push toward things that disturb me. I’ve developed a habit of recording these things because these things often disappear” – Arthur Jafa
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Diedre McLeod: Solo Travel Coach Empowers Caribbean Women to Explore the World
McLeod’s main focus is to empower people, especially Caribbean women, to take the leap and travel.
Celebrating International Jazz Day: Check Out These 5 South African Jazz Musicians
On this International Jazz Day, we celebrate some South African jazz musicians whose work has brought joy and soul to thousands across the continent.
International Jazz Day
This year, the April 30th celebration will entail a 10-year anniversary All-Star Global concert live stream.
The Radical Origins of Denim Day & 4 Bold Black Designers to Celebrate Now
Wednesday, April 28th, marks Denim Day. Established in 1999, Denim Day is about more than the fabric. For the past 22 years, this day and the non-profit behind it, Peace Over Violence, have worked to stand in solidarity with victims of sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence
Togo Independence Day: Ewe & Afro-Brazilian Migration, Culture, and Cuisine
Today we are celebrating Togo Independence Day by exploring the migration of Ewe and Afro-Brazilian communities into the country, it’s colorful culture and cuisine. Join us!
5 Black Cosplayers Making Waves On Social Media
Cosplay has been a trendy part of pop culture since the 1990s and now more Black cosplayers are showing off their amazing skills on social media. Take a look at these 5 amazing Black female cosplayers.
The Dance Between Instrumentals and Visuals: An Opinion Piece
Choosing the path of a visual artist has come with its fair share of challenges. Whether it was creative blocks or bombardment of mediocrity, I always had a sense of incompleteness. I found myself standing alone, surrounded by chaos.
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.
The Reading Quilt: Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Abdel-Fattah
ach month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book or play that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, we offer readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is Does My Head Look Big in This by Randa Abdel-Fattah.