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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: 5 Black Leaders in ICT

May 17, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day! Celebrate by reading about Black Leaders in ICT!

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Fela Kuti

May 13, 2021 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Musician and activist Fela Kuti pioneered Afrobeat music and was repeatedly arrested and beaten for writing lyrics that questioned the Nigerian government. Read more about him here.

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Throwing Bananas: Lack of Progress in Racism Towards African & African Diasporan Soccer Players, and Redirection of Focus

May 12, 2021 04:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Racism in the soccer industry is not new to the world. However, its persistence, and the lack of infrastructure put behind reform, begs the question: does the European soccer industry love Black people as much as Black people love it?

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The Prolific Power of Dreams: A Conversation with Black Indie Filmmaker, Muhammad Bilal

May 12, 2021 09:00AM ● By Mary Hinesley

Muhammad Bilal always wanted to be a filmmaker, and in his most recent film, The Blue Cave, Ali, a Black teenager from the southside of Chicago, is driven by that same fuel. Dreams are worth fighting for, and for Ali, a character based on Muhammad’s own story, that fight consists of challenge after challenge, met with gritty determination.

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Shaping the Contemporary Art: Arthur Jafa - Artist Review

May 11, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

“I've pushed myself to push toward things that disturb me. I've developed a habit of recording these things because these things often disappear” - Arthur Jafa

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9 Black Museums to Visit Across the U.S

May 08, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

May is Historic Preservation Month and we want to highlight museums and memorial sites and centres which highlight the good and the bad of African American history. Visit these significant sites of Black memory and perseverance across the country.

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Diedre McLeod: Solo Travel Coach Empowers Caribbean Women to Explore the World

May 07, 2021 05:20PM ● By Candice Stewart

McLeod’s main focus is to empower people, especially Caribbean women, to take the leap and travel.

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Celebrating International Jazz Day: Check Out These 5 South African Jazz Musicians

Apr 30, 2021 04:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

On this International Jazz Day, we celebrate some South African jazz musicians whose work has brought joy and soul to thousands across the continent.

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International Jazz Day

Apr 30, 2021 01:30PM ● By Kassidy Garland

This year, the April 30th celebration will entail a 10-year anniversary All-Star Global concert live stream.

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The Radical Origins of Denim Day & 4 Bold Black Designers to Celebrate Now

Apr 28, 2021 09:00AM ● By Mary Hinesley

Wednesday, April 28th, marks Denim Day. Established in 1999, Denim Day is about more than the fabric. For the past 22 years, this day and the non-profit behind it, Peace Over Violence, have worked to stand in solidarity with victims of sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence.

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