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.
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 real-life inspiration for The Blind Side, turns 35 this year.
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.
Dubbed ‘Africa’s Warren Buffet, Aliko Dangote has worked hard to become the richest person on the continent.
Beautician Sonia Singh began practicing natural skincare 20 years ago. She specializes in using natural herbal products. I was able to go to her salon this afternoon and witness her work firsthand.
In honor of Guyana Independence Day, we are celebrating this Caribbean country’s independence from the British by commemorating the African populations’ resistance to chattel slavery on the island. Guyana achieved independence from the British on May 26th, 2021.
The murder of George Floyd occurred one year ago today. The trial of Derek Chauvin, just one month ago, and the trial of the other officers, next year.
A Congolese proverb says: “A single bracelet does not jiggle”. Similarly, through collective power, Africa would change the destiny and sound of the continent.
RuPaul’s Drag Race has brought the exciting world of drag to the world and we have seen some amazing Black drag queens work the runaway. Read more here about 7 fierce Black drag queens we can’t get enough of and can’t wait to see what else they’ll do.
