by Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda & Mia Boykin On June 11, I honored the memory of Emmett Till who died during Jim Crow with a story after Rep Byron Donalds romanticized the era while representing ex-President Donald Trump at a a presidential campaign in…
Today: February 22, 2025
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Any good football fan knows Bukayo Saka has Nigerian parents. But before Saka, it seems like yesterday that Alex Iwobi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left. However, way before both of them Arsenal had had African stars including Nwankwo Kanu, one of the most…
Rwanda has the majority of its staples from home-grown agricultural products and today we bring you one of its main sides—Ugali It sounds like Kigali which holds the seat of power that President Pail Kagame recently retained after the Monday, July 15…
Mia Boykin Our editors independently select every product. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. As Black beauty enthusiasts, finding makeup that truly complements our rich skin tones can be a journey. This is even more stressful if…
Product: My Everyday Lagos: Nigerian Cooking at Home and in the Diaspora by Yewande Komolafe (Release October 24th 2023; Ten Speed Press) Cookbook Cost EBook: $14.99 Hardcover: $35.00 Where to Buy: Amazon: Purchase your copy today! Meet the Author: The ‘New York…
The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has returned two precious artifacts to the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria, accompanied by an apology made by Cory Gundlach, Curator of African Art at the Univeristy. Gundlach presented the artifacts, a brass plaque and…
Mia Boykin Our editors independently select every product. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. Summer is the time of flourishing, where all the work throughout the year seems worth it when you see your home lit up…
Quintin Dorsey, a Black anime writer, is making waves in the animation industry with his ambitious project, “Knight of Abyss.” Dorsey is pioneering a new approach to anime creation by utilizing equity crowdfunding, allowing fans to become owners of the intellectual property.…
In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, hundreds gathered for a concert at Uhuru Park on July 7, 2024. The event served as a tribute to those who lost their lives during recent anti-government protests, which began on June 18 in response…
Mia Boykin We recently covered the best loc summer styles for women, but we didn’t want to leave the men out either! As temperatures rise in the DMV, men with locs often seek stylish yet practical ways to keep cool. Here are…
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