Tarzan. The Last King of Scotland. Gorillas in the Mist. The Lion King. The list goes on. Traditionally, Hollywood movies depicting Africa have been overly sensational, highly inaccurate, gratuitously barbaric, focused on wild animals, and...
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Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, “Southside With You” recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika...
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There has been so much anger, fear, frustration and hopelessness over the past few weeks in the United States. The many instances of police brutality and violence against police have made many of us wonder...
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The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the Harlem Renaissance is Zora Neal Hurston. I immediately see that iconic picture of her from my grade school poster, “Heroes of Black History.”...
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Hey pretty Rasta lady! Ya’ Mõn, you are a Rasta Princess! Are you a Rastafarian? I bet you don’t eat pork. For more than 15 years, I have been wearing locks. While sporting both natural...
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“This is what compels me to push black people. To identify with black culture: giving out to them that Black-Ness; that Black-Power.” —Nina Simone I spend so much time marketing myself as a diversified natural hair...
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Anasa Troutman is a powerhouse in the music industry—an industry that’s always been about selling the next record, not necessarily promoting positive messages. A nonconformist, Anasa bucked convention to create a place for music that championed...
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I have known Jamal Jackson my entire life; he is my younger first cousin. But instead of looking at him as the carefree, young boy he once was, I now see him as a man...
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I was 19 when I first thought about locking my hair. My new-found hair choice was causing me so much conflict. Would I be pretty? How would I maintain my hair? Would I get a...
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A few days ago, I returned from my first NAACP Convention which was hosted in Las Vegas. Granted, there has been much talk recently about the relevance, or lack thereof, of Historically Black Institutions (HBIs)...
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