Is Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?
Cleopatra’s story told by Western experts on Egypt’s behalf is an act of separating the culture from its people.
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Obaro Ikime was one of Nigeria’s great scholars – he showed why history matters in building Black African nations
He taught us all – and is still teaching us – about the need to challenge what seem to be conventional narratives of society that are largely informed by vested interests.
National anthems: how composers in South Africa and India are reimagining them
In recent work, two prominent contemporary composers, Philip Miller in South Africa and Amit Chaudhuri in India, have explored fresh ways of interpreting national anthems.
Unveiling the Truth About Intercultural Relationships: Celebrating Diversity and Navigating Challenges
Intercultural relationships have become increasingly common in our globalized world as people from different cultural backgrounds come together in love and partnership.
Beatrix Potter’s famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved Africans – but she was very quiet about their origins
The similarities between Beatrix Potter’s tales and the Brer Rabbit stories demand further consideration.
Over the moon in June
It’s almost like Kwanzaa in June because there are so many beautiful gifts of celebration this month in the world of events.
Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa’s struggle
Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage is at once a double biography of South Africa’s two famous liberation leaders and a historical love story about their personal lives
10 Must-Read Books by Amazing Black Queer Authors
There has never been a time more crucial to amplify the voices of Black LGBTQIA+ activists, authors, and creators.
Juneteenth matters for thinking about race relations in Canada and Canadian education
While this is not an official holiday in Canada, it is significant for thinking about the history of race, racial relations and education.
Nigeria’s city of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ has survived and thrived for 1,000 years: here’s how
Ilé-Ifẹ̀ occupies a central place in Yorùbá history and identity. It is claimed to be the harbinger of Yorùbá civilisation.