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Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ Makes The Case That Slavery Still Exists
After finishing her work on Selma, director Ava DuVernay got word from Netflix about doing a documentary film. Entitled 13th, the film would take a look at the prevalence of the imprisonment of black men who are then forced to work for pennies on the hour in the service of large corporations. Its name, 13th,…
Rayce: Artist Profile
Musical artist Rayce was born on November 8, 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician working out of Nigeria. Rayce once told the press that music has been a major factor in his life. Additionally, he said that he expected to be “discovered” back when he was five…
State of Emergency Declared in Ethiopia
Clashes between protesters and security forces resulting in several deaths have forced the government of Ethiopia to declare a state of emergency. The violence follows months of anti-government protests by the Oromos, the country’s largest ethnic group. They claim the government’s attempts to promote development is encroaching on many of their farmlands. While the…
Marvel’s Luke Cage: More Than Just Your Average Superhero
Marvel’s Luke Cage, Netflix’s newest series, is in one word – amazing. Never before has a series in the superhero genre so captivatingly spoken about African-American history and culture while delivering a binge-worthy storyline. This show alone makes paying for Netflix worthwhile. If you haven’t seen it, check out the official trailer. The series…
