5 Historic African American Fashion Photographers You Should Know
Let us honor five historic Black fashion photographers whose work defined Black fashion aesthetics and culture, while also giving voice to oppression.
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How Lupus Affects the African American Community
Although there are celebrities with lupus, there still needs to be more awareness of it in the African American community. This condition can affect anyone but it is more severe with Black people. Read more here.
How to Create a Narrative in Documentary Photography
At its core, photography is about conserving the human aesthetic and capturing fleeting moments. While many genres are free to experiment with surrealism and abstract expressionism, documentary photography is about photographing reality as it is.
Anime Series With Black Characters That You Need to Watch, Now
Though anime is primarily made in Japan, it’s something that is celebrated worldwide with growing audiences. In recent years, these anime are doing a fantastic job of representing the Black community. Read more about anime series with Black characters worth watching.
Jamaican Immigrant Encourages Bravery Among Children and Adults Through Story Books and Personal Development
How do you inspire children to be brave and go for their dreams? You do so by teaching them about brave people who have accomplished great things in their lifetime!
Trailblazer and Trans Advocate, Laverne Cox Turns 49
Laverne Cox is a trailblazer in the Trans community. Today we celebrate her 49th birthday!
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’: A Perfect Dose of Warmth & Reality – Movie Review
If Beale Street Could Talk, directed by Barry Jenkins, is an excellent adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel of the same name, which depicted Black intimacy in the age of uprising racism.
Achimota SHS Refuses Students’ Admission Because of Dreadlocks: Ras Aswad Nkrabea, Jamaican Repatriate and Father of One of the Boys, Speaks on Neo-colonialism Through Hair in Ghana
The socio-political psyche of a post-colonial nation carries the burden of constantly negotiating a cultural paradox, one that entails indigenous and external values gnashing with friction.
Michael Oher: The Story Behind The Blind Side
Michael Oher, the real-life inspiration for The Blind Side, turns 35 this year.
Taking a Step Back: Why Is It Important? – Opinion Piece
Fear of not getting the job or “losing” can stress us out in every aspect of our lives, and as a result, we can start pushing ourselves too hard. In such situations, we have the option of continuing to push our boundaries, which could lead to physical or mental harm, or of taking a step back and reevaluating the stressors in our lives.