Africans in World War 1: artist William Kentridge’s epic theatre production restores forgotten histories
The Head & The Load tells the forgotten stories of Africans in World War 1, who served mostly as porters for European armies on the continent.
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My favourite fictional character: Queenie, a young Black woman living and dating in London, is ‘complex, funny, broken, fun’
Popularly billed as “Bridget Jones meets Americanah”, Queenie is the story of a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, working at a national newspaper, and navigating life after a messy breakup with long-term boyfriend Tom.
4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa
We asked Kenyan political sociologist and gender expert Awino Okech what lessons can be learned for African women in sports when reflecting on Williams’ career.
Noni Jabavu was a pioneering South African writer – a new book shows how relevant she still is
Noni Jabavu was the first Black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad.
Three essential tales of Black vampirism
There is a long tradition of Black vampires that goes back centuries. These stories subvert the vampire mythos traditionally dominated by white men of high social status.
What’s the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service
988 is not just a shorter, easier-to-remember replacement for the current suicide hotline. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission also established the 988 Lifeline to address longstanding concerns in mental health care.
Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century
In her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris saluted seven women who “inspired us to pick up the torch and fight on.” All but two of them, one of whom was her mother, belonged to Black sororities.
When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered
Clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, occurs in 20% of the population over the lifetime. It can surface and differ from person to person in a variety of ways.
The incredible story of how east African culture shaped the music of a state in India
The term Siddi refers to Afro-Indians – Africans who mixed with Indians through marriage and relationships.
Swarm: Donald Glover’s new show is a dark meditation on fan culture from a decidedly Black female perspective
Swarm, a new show from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, exposes the very real dangers of obsessive fandoms.