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Will Smith: The Fresh Prince of Philadelphia to Hollywood Royalty

Sep 25, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kassidy Garland

The two continued their musical pursuits, but Will Smith also ventured into acting. By 1991, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air played on his rapper persona in a story of a street-smart kid from Philadelphia who moves in with his relatives in a stuffy mansion. The show ran for seasons and was a huge success.

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Artists from Africa and the Diaspora to Add to Your Playlist

Sep 23, 2021 11:30AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Who doesn’t love a good music selection? Here are some artists from Africa and the Diaspora to add to your playlist, and songs to add to your playlist or to listen to as you go about your day.

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7 Inspiring Must-Read Memoirs Written by Black Women

Sep 23, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

September is National Literacy Month and we’re looking back at notable memoirs from Black female authors who have shared their life’s story to inspire and educate others.

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The Boom of the Nigerian Movie Industry

Sep 21, 2021 11:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Nollywood, as Nigeria's film industry is colloquially called, produces 1500 films each year on average. It is often regarded as the world's second-largest filmmaker.

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Recipes of the Diaspora: Guinea-Bissau Independence Edition: Caldo de Mancarra/Chicken with Peanut Stew

Sep 19, 2021 09:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Guinea-Bissau. This West African country, not to be confused with Guinea or Equatorial Guinea, gained independence on September 24th, 1973.

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Compositions for Mobile Photography

Sep 17, 2021 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

By practicing and using any of the composition strategies, you will learn to direct your viewers to the emotions you wish to elicit and, eventually, match what you envisioned with what you shot.

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Fall Fashion Trends of 2021: African Diaspora Edition

Sep 12, 2021 02:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Here are some trends that we will be seeing this fall, exhibited by fabulous influencers of the African diaspora.

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Celebrate Olympic Gold Medalist, Jesse Owens

Sep 12, 2021 09:30AM ● By Kassidy Garland

In 1936, Jesse Owens, competed in the Berlin Olympic Games, much to the dismay of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.

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5 Black Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Mental Health

Sep 10, 2021 05:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Research shows that stereotypes about mental illness often prevent people from seeking treatment or speaking out. In light of World Suicide Prevention Day, we recognize Black celebs who have opened about their mental health struggles.

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Misty Copeland, First Principal Dancer In ABT History, Turns 39

Sep 10, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

In August of 2015, Misty Copeland became the first African American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history.

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