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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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5 Black Cosplayers Making Waves On Social Media

Apr 27, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Cosplay has been a trendy part of pop culture since the 1990s and now more Black cosplayers are showing off their amazing skills on social media. Take a look at these 5 amazing Black female cosplayers.

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The Dance Between Instrumentals and Visuals: An Opinion Piece

Apr 25, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Choosing the path of a visual artist has come with its fair share of challenges. Whether it was creative blocks or bombardment of mediocrity, I always had a sense of incompleteness. I found myself standing alone, surrounded by chaos.

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International Girls in Information and Communication Technology

International Girls in ICT Day: 5 Women Who Paved The Way

Apr 22, 2021 05:00PM ● By Kassidy Garland

Technology is a significant portion of today's industries, and the majority of these jobs are dominated by men. Among those men, however, are a number of incredible women who have made huge leaps in their field. Today, we celebrate them.

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The Reading Quilt: Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Abdel-Fattah

Apr 22, 2021 08:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

Each month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book or play that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, we offer readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is Does My Head Look Big in This by Randa Abdel-Fattah.

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5 Black Female Tattoo Artists Who Are Dominating the Industry

Apr 21, 2021 04:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

These Black female tattoo artists are dominating this White male-dominated industry with their incredible artwork and showing that you can tattoo on any skin tone.

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What 'This Is Us' Taught Me About Masculinity and Fatherhood

Apr 17, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Every fan has said, "This show makes me ugly cry" but we are not going to talk about how every scene of this masterpiece can make your eyes wet. Instead, let’s discuss how this show represented the honest picture of masculinity and the guidebook to fatherhood.

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The Best Nude Lipsticks for Black Women

Apr 14, 2021 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Nude lipstick can go with any kind of beauty look and we have rounded up some of the best nude lipsticks for Black women for you to add to your growing makeup collection.

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The Reality Of Dreams and Existentialism - Pixar’s “Soul” Movie

Apr 13, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

During an unpredictable pandemic, many of our dreams had to come to a temporary halt and our realities started to crumble. Just as we were about to lose our minds, Disney and Pixar showcased their staggering creative abilities by launching a groovy and complex animated movie, “Soul”.

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Shop Black-Owned Face Mask Brands

Apr 10, 2021 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

From ruffles to sequins, to Ankara print and simple nude tones, these Black-owned brands have given us a variety of face masks to choose from and protect ourselves from the pandemic.

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