With legs that run forever, skin tone that glistens under the sun, and a bone structure sharper than the world has ever seen, South Sudanese women are, in recent times, some of the most sought-after models in the industry.
When we talk about Africa’s past, it often centers around colonization and how the Europeans dominated the continent. Long before their arrival, Africa was home to powerful ancient kingdoms and empires, some of which were led and protected by women.
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In recent years, there has been a powerful cultural shift among Black professionals and creatives globally: the embrace of the soft life.
Waiting in the wings are Black Music Month recognizing our musical legacy, Wawa Welcome America patriotically celebrating America’s birthday, and just too many cool concerts to count on your perspiring hands. From hoagies to history tours, get ready to dive into the cool end of the entertainment pool.
African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys rewrote the narrative for African storytelling on film.
African drumming is one of humanity’s oldest technologies. It has been a tool of communication, healing, and ceremony for tens of thousands of years. Rhythms from Mali, Ghana, Senegal, and beyond endured in the forced crossings of the Middle Passage.
America’s culinary history cannot be told without referencing the impact of food trucks as an entrepreneurial vehicle in shaping some of the growing food businesses that have continued to contribute to the growth of its economy as well as create jobs for many of its citizens.
Viola Davis has yet again broken another barrier. In June 2025, she was named among the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame class, joining luminaries like Conan O’Brien and Ryan Murphy to be formally recognized as someone who has “changed television forever”.
There is a cadre of African and African-descended artists in contemporary art who assert the profound depth of Black identity. Through their inventive mediums and captivating themes, these visionaries are changing how the world views African and Black artistry in addition to innovating the art world.
