African movies are changing the narrative of the African story. For the first time, other parts of the world are seeing Africans tell their own stories as their films are shown globally. They are having an impact on the continent and abroad.
On February 20, 2016, history was made at the first annual Miss Black Genez – Blue Jeanz Pageant (MBG), when Tanya Ebonie was selected as the first Miss Black Genez.
Spring will be here before you know it and there’s something incredibly satisfying about spring cleaning, specifically spring closet cleaning. Instead of dusting and vacuuming, I am usually purging the clothes that I haven’t worn for a minute and the feel-bad pieces that were never quite right but I had to have it and stubbornly tried to make work.
Ultimate SpringStyle 2016:Easy, Simple & Super Cool
Spring will be here before you know it and there’s something incredibly sat…
With a loud cry of pain, I woke up on the parlor couch. Beads of sweat coated my forehead and my whole body felt warm. As I lifted my head toward the old clock hanging on the wall, I knew I was running late for school so I hurried to get ready.
Most of us have heard of the term “good hair” and have heard it in association with
bad” kinky hair. Black hair has not always been considered beautiful, and even till today is still looked down upon by too many as unkempt, nappy and unprofessional. This view on black hair has a negative effect on black girls/women and our relationship with our hair.
Among our most important beliefs are those we hold about who we are, our values and what we can achieve. This is usually a challenging lifetime journey to find clarity of Self and then to follow through with continuity in our actions. The cultures or “roadmaps” in which we are raised and the cultures we find ourselves living in as children and adults have tremendous influences on our identity, often unconsciously.
By now you have no doubt heard the news that Pope Francis will make his first ever U.S. visit to Philadelphia during the 8th Annual World Co…
Just when you think it is impossible for minority entrepreneurs to start a lucrative business after being rejected by some local banks, then comes Philadelphia’s Andre Andrews with his water ice and ice cream business determined to carve a niche into the cold treat industry.
