The 2018 British Academy Film Awards took place on February 18. The Time’s Up movement was front and center this year, as it was at the Golden Globes, the Grammys, and the SAG Awards. Many stars in attendance wore black in solidarity with the movement. Hosted by Joanna Lumley this year, the ceremony took place…
Black Panther has been one of the most hotly anticipated films in years, especially for black moviegoers. By all accounts, it’s lived up to the hype and then some. At the official premiere, attendees walked the purple carpet in fashion inspired by African royalty. At the film’s huge opening weekend, a large portion of the…
According to a 2016 report published by the United Nations Development Programme, African women who work in the informal sector earn 30 percent less than their male counterparts; furthermore, less than 30 percent of small and medium businesses in the Continent employ women as managers. As in other regions of the world, gender inequality presents…
The “Black Panther: Welcome to Wakanda” fashion show was held Monday evening at Industria Superstudio in New York City. The exciting 2-hour event was presented as a highlight of New York Fashion Week and featured ten outstanding designers. Some of the fabulous style icons who showed off their talent for the runway show included Chromat,…
As the United States and Canada observe African American History Month in February, educators and historians are busy collaborating with artists, community leaders and activists for the purpose of preparing lessons, exhibits and events to highlight the importance of African ancestry and history to the development of North American society. Traditionally, African American History Month…
Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa has resigned. This news comes in a few days after he defied the order instigated by ANC, his political party. Zuma told the press that he has come to the decision to step down following pressure from the party. Zuma’s resignation comes in shortly after ANC’s decision…
While movie fans around the world are preparing for the premiere of the Hollywood film Black Panther, which is centered on the challenges faced by an isolated African technocracy, hundreds of technology leaders gathered in the capital of Rwanda to discuss a blueprint for future development across the Continent. On Valentine’s Day, representatives from 29…
It is now a week since Jacob Zuma was ordered to resign. Reports by ANC indicate that he has defied the order, which came as an ultimatum in the last 48 hours. This situation has pitched the party into unprecedented political crisis. ANC’s Order to Zuma ANC ordered Jacob Zuma to resign…
Some pieces of celebrity news inspire a mix of joy and sadness in fans. The news that handsome leading man Idris Elba is officially off the market is one of those stories. Elba proposed on February 10 in London. While many celebrated the happy news that Elba and Sabrina Dhowre are engaged, some couldn’t help…
What if there were an event that was 100% dedicated to black movies and black art from around the globe? What if the event was especially focused on reinforcing positive images and helping to destroy negative stereotypes of the black experience? What if this event was sponsored by everyone from government officials and sports teams…
On May 10, one of the most anticipated initial public offerings in recent years fizzled on the New York Stock Exchange. Uber, the controversial tech company that started off as a ride-sharing service, failed to impress both institutional investors and day traders alike as the stock did not come anywhere close to its target price…
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, beauty pageants are a quintessential part of American culture. Sadly, like so many other aspects of American culture, pageants have a long history of segregation and racism. This year, beauty pageants have a special, historic significance: three of the reigning beauty queens from the Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and…
Usually referred to as just the Met Gala, The Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major fashion event. First held in 1948, the gala is both an opportunity to raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute and to celebrate the grand opening of its latest exhibition. And for the…
On April 29, shortly after his family made the difficult decision of stopping life support, acclaimed filmmaker John Daniel Singleton passed away at the age of 51. Singleton experienced tingling of his lower limbs upon returning from a trip to Costa Rica, where he had thoroughly enjoyed the natural beauty of that Central American country;…
