Culture

Netflix has announced it will introduce a Made in Africa collection to celebrate Africa Month. Demonstrating the streaming service’s commitment to the African creative community, it will feature critically-acclaimed films, series and documentaries. The collection is being made available globally at netflix.com/madeinafrica, but it can also be found on Netflix by searching ‘Africa Day’, ‘Africa […]

Here we are in the first week of May and I’m about to lose my mind. Schools are closed for the rest of the year and we have no idea when we will be able to go back to work. I called in a psychologist to help us all manage the stress of the “new […]

The Knowles Family is helping with people get tested for COVID-19. Beyoncé, and her mother Tina Knowles Lawson are encouraging the black community in Houston Texas, with the new initiative entitled #IDIDMYPART. Knowles-Lawson and is working with Queen B’s “BeyGOOD”organization. The goal, offering coronavirus testing for 500 people each day this weekend. Friday and Saturday […]

The secret is out! Michelle Obama’s Documentary “Becoming” will be available on Netflix, May 6th. The Obama’s production company Higher Ground, has a deal with Netflix. The documentary is based on her best selling memoir with the same title. Which is sold over 10 million copies, it’s released in 2018. Man, I miss the days […]

With stay at home orders and social distancing the new norm because of SARS-CoV-2, entertainers have had to find virtual ways to produce content and relieve boredom. Some hip-hop and R&B artists previously explored their music and muse through in-person rap battles. Now, they’re turning to social platforms and live streaming tools, especially Instagram Live, […]

Per a Tuesday, April 7, CNN article, people of color are facing a challenging and fearful decision when they hear recommendations from officials to wear face masks made out of handkerchiefs. Large handkerchiefs and certain colors and patterns are associated with violent gangs that require that their members wear bandanas in specific colors to show […]

  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 19th annual CGI International Jazz Festival will be postponed until a later date announced today by the event organizers. Festivals are a significant part of the culture of Rochester, and unfortunately, gathering in crowds is against social distancing guidelines during the pandemic. The festival was set for June […]

From working at Six Flags to walking the runways as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, Selita Ebanks has experienced much of the fashion industry’s expectations for women of color. And it’s because of her experiences that she’s speaking and writing about colorism and skin bleaching. Ebanks is also trying to educate women about skin-bleaching products, hoping […]

Original article: https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/local/dc/officer-tate-dc-childrens-books/65-c9c5c13a-35a5-4647-b247-35fdba26f26e Officer Atif Hakim Tate of the Washington Metropolitan Police was recently recognized by WUSA-TV 9 News for his work to ease tensions between police and minority communities. Tate grew up in the Ward 5 or “Trinidad” Washington D.C. neighborhood. He’s seen a lot in 37 years, including how difficult relations can be when […]