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This year’s Battle of Jollof, taking place in Brooklyn on November 8-9, celebrates African culture through a lively competition of Jollof rice—West Africa’s iconic dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices. Founded in 2020 by Arinze Emeagwali, Tjay Adeshola, and Abdul Abdullah, the event has grown into a cultural celebration combining food and sports. Sponsored […]
A few days ago, WDKX.com gave The Biggest Dating Profile “Icks”, What To Lookout For! But there are still some standout qualities you may want to highlight to boost your chances in getting the green light from a potential match. The top dating profile attributes that make a person more likely to choose to match with […]
Tony and Pulitzer winner Michael R. Jackson, along with college friend and collaborator Anna K. Jacobs, brings his unique perspective to the stage adaptation of the cult horror film “Teeth”, now a satirical, darkly comedic musical. Known for exploring themes of sexuality and restrictive cultural norms, Jackson was drawn to Teeth’s protagonist, Dawn, and her […]
A new Forbes Health survey polled 1,000 U.S. adults who have used a dating app within the last year. Collaborating with Talker Research the survey uncovered what the biggest “icks” (a modern dating term used to express information we deem unpleasant) are with dating profiles—and what makes someone more inclined to match. Given that people […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has awarded Erykah Badu the prestigious Fashion Icon Award, celebrating her impact on style through bold, boundary-pushing looks. Badu accepted the honor in a jeweled headdress and a Thom Browne jacket, playfully noting that she had been aiming to receive the award since she was a child. […]
Idris Elba is working to transform Africa’s entertainment industry by building modern film studios, beginning in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This vision emerged after discussions with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the World Economic Forum. The Zanzibar government has already allocated nearly 200 acres for the first studio, which Elba hopes will serve as a foundation […]
President Joe Biden awarded the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts to 20 notable artists, including Missy Elliott (artist and producer), Queen Latifah (artist and actress), Spike Lee (filmmaker), and Carrie Mae Weems (visual artist), during a private White House ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2024. These artists are recognized for their significant contributions […]
A tragic dock collapse occurred on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during the annual Cultural Day festival, which celebrates the island’s Gullah-Geechee heritage. As visitors boarded a ferry, the aluminum gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Island residents quickly formed a human chain to rescue survivors, while others wrapped bodies in blankets. Seven […]
The new Diwali Barbie, released on October 4, 2024, has generated significant attention, selling out on Mattel’s website within 24 hours. This Barbie, designed in collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, marks a departure from previous Indian Barbies, which were criticized for their inaccurate representations of Indian culture and overly pale skin tones. The […]
China has ended its international adoption program, a decision that has shocked and angered families still in the process of adopting, while bringing mixed reactions from adoptees. Over three decades, many children from China were adopted internationally, with more than half finding homes in the U.S. However, Chinese adoptees, now young adults, have expressed relief […]