Is Crockett Johnson’s Harold, of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” a child of color? If you’ve bought any of the “Harold” books published in the past 25 years, or seen the new movie starring Zachary Levi as an adult Harold, your answer is probably “No.”
Held in October, Festival Kreol is an event that expresses the rich diversity, history, and blend of traditions of the small Island of Seychelles. Across all 155 parts of the Island, several cultural activities involving art, music, dancing, and more importantly, an experience of the famous Creole cuisine take place leading up to a colorful march through the nation’s capital.
Get going and take on the so-called “Month of the Harvest Moon,” with these free or low-cost block parties, pop-up gardens, art festivals, carnivals, jazz concerts, and more.
The Blue Origin spacecraft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries.
September gifts us with events that avail us of stories of the Black experience, the Black wine-making industry, the struggle for freedom in educational systems, making homemade remedies to heal, movie screenings with a famous actor, and a book fair.
Black hair has always been more than just a style statement. It carries a rich history, embodying identity, cultural pride, and a spirit of defiance. For centuries Black communities around the world have created hairstyles that are uniquely their own, shaping and influencing fashion trends worldwide.
Having a powerful bass vocal and a knack for commanding attention on stage, Jones was a giant in the entertainment field. He worked for over sixty years and his impact on the film, television, and theater industries can be felt even now and in the years to come.
Music, like other facets of culture, provides a window into the histories and heritage of different regions and peoples. Historical narratives of slavery often present Black Arabs as passive subjects in the slave trade, but studying their musical traditions makes clear their agency in telling their own story.
As with the impact of media on public perception, reality TV shows have become instrumental as a platform for visibility and cultural education more so for African Americans whose representation on such shows affords many the opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of the values, beliefs, and lifestyles of the African American.
Photo by Beatriz Braga Break dancing has at last made it to the Olympic Games. This acceptance by the most exclusive of sporting institutions has been a long time in the…
