The legendary soul singer Mavis Staples has returned with a new and timely album, If All I Was Was Black. Recent events that have formed a cruel divide within our nation have driven Staples to produce an album that ultimately promotes unity. “We are not loving each other the way we should,” expressed Staples. “Some people […]
The legendary soul singer Mavis Staples has returned with a new and timely album, ‘If All I Was Was Black.’ Recent events that have formed a cruel divide within our nation have driven Staples to produce an album that ultimately promotes unity.
We’re celebrating the phenomenal author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 40th birthday by revisiting her globally recognized 2009 TED talk, “The danger of a single story,” and examining its significance.
We’re celebrating the phenomenal author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 40th birthday by revisiting her globally recognized 2009 TED talk, “The danger of a single story,” and examining its significance. During the talk, Adichie tells the story of how she was able to find her most authentic cultural voice. She discusses her earliest days as a writer, […]
The 69th Emmy Awards was a historic night in the comedy genre for Donald Glover and Lena Waithe, both breaking down barriers in the television industry.
The 69th Emmy Awards was a historic night in the comedy genre for Atlanta’s Donald Glover and Master of None’s Lena Waithe. This past Sunday, the multitalented Donald Glover broke barriers by becoming the first African-American to win an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for the “B.A.N” episode of Atlanta. Furthermore, he also won an Emmy for […]
Questlove’s upcoming book ‘Creative Quest’ will be filled with wisdom, life lessons, and inspiration, serving as a “one-of-a-kind guide to living your best creative life.”
Questlove, the gifted musician and drummer for the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, has an upcoming book,Creative Quest, which will be filled with wisdom, life lessons, and inspiration. According to Questlove’s publisher Ecco, the intention behind Creative Quest is to serve as a “one-of-a-kind guide to living your best creative life.” In Creative Quest, Questlove reflects on his […]
R&B artist Jhené Aiko has opened up her heart in the purest form with ‘Trip,’ her most personal project to date. It features raw poetry, songs from her latest album, and stunning visuals that are sure to give you an exceptional experience.
R&B artist Jhené Aiko has opened up her heart in the purest form with Trip, her most personal project to date. The 23-minute autobiographical short is a prelude to her latest album of the same name, which made a surprise release shortly after the film. Prior to listening, we highly recommend watching the short, as it features raw poetry, […]