Black TV Series to Watch This Fall
Here are some Black tv series to binge-watch while having a night at home this fall.
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Breaking Generational Curses: Reflecting on Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi’s ‘Kintu’ for Uganda Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Uganda! This East African country gained independence on October 9th, 1962. Today we explore the riveting novel ‘Kintu’, by the exceptional Ugandan writer Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi.
5 Best African Music Artists
Let us focus on the musicians who have remained on the continent and are further carving out the music scenes within their countries, creating new genres, and reinventing what it means to be an African artist.
From Lost To Found: Removing The Stigma Of Mental Health Issues and Finding One’s Way Through The Film, Perdido
This new film is called Perdido and it translates from Spanish to English as “lost”.
A Gruesome Voyage into Gentrification, Hood Mythology, and Generational Trauma: The Rundown on Jordan Peele’s ‘Candyman’
The slasher film known as Candyman brings Black culture to the center of the horror genre. The 2021 Candyman film, written by Jordan Peele, Nia DaCosta, and Win Rosenfield, and directed by Nia DaCosta, continues the storyline from the 1992 original.
Best Coffee Brands Throughout The African Diaspora
These coffee brands have become the biggest sellers, generating huge profits by offering the richest taste and finest flavor to the people of Africa and beyond.
Legendary Writer Wole Soyinka Releases New Novel on the Eve of Nigeria’s 60th Independence
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! To celebrate, we are exploring the work of literary giant Wole Soyinka, and giving an inside scoop on his new novel, ‘Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth.’
Cissy Houston, Musical Legend, Turns 88
Although Cissy began her career as a gospel singer, her ability to sing across genres made her a commodity in the music industry.
Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Philadelphia to Hollywood Royalty
The two continued their musical pursuits, but Will Smith also ventured into acting. By 1991, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air played on his rapper persona in a story of a street-smart kid from Philadelphia who moves in with his relatives in a stuffy mansion. The show ran for seasons and was a huge success.
Artists from Africa and the Diaspora to Add to Your Playlist
Who doesn’t love a good music selection? Here are some artists from Africa and the Diaspora to add to your playlist, and songs to add to your playlist or to listen to as you go about your day.