Happy Independence Day, Guinea-Bissau. This West African country, not to be confused with Guinea or Equatorial Guinea, gained independence on September 24th, 1973.
(Saltfish, boiled banana, plantain and dumplings and Johnny Cakes. Image by Heather Cowper via Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/heatheronhertravels/25699201271/in/photostream/ ) Happy Independence Day, St. Kitts and Nevis! On September 19th, 1983, this Caribbean…
By practicing and using any of the composition strategies, you will learn to direct your viewers to the emotions you wish to elicit and, eventually, match what you envisioned with what you shot.
While the tragedy of the 16th street church bombing covered the front of every newspaper, the murder of Virgil Lamar was swept to the side.
The video of Eric Garner’s treatment by Police and his death sparked outrage all over the country. “I can’t breathe” echoed as people marched through the streets demanding justice.
Shortly before 11AM, the congregation was shaken by an explosion, and they knew it was no accident. The 16th Street Baptist church was a predominantly Black congregation and the space was often used as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists.
Here are some trends that we will be seeing this fall, exhibited by fabulous influencers of the African diaspora.
In 1936, Jesse Owens, competed in the Berlin Olympic Games, much to the dismay of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Research shows that stereotypes about mental illness often prevent people from seeking treatment or speaking out. In light of World Suicide Prevention Day, we recognize Black celebs who have opened about their mental health struggles.
We’ve all been through the trials and tribulations of experimenting with what works to get skin clear and even. An unexpected pimple is annoying enough, but the acne scars and dark marks it leaves behind are often worse. Learn more about acne scar treatment here.
