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Meet Zhedy Lena Nuentsa: championing diversity in her field
Afro-parisian girl, born in Douala, Cameroon & raised around Paris. She is a creative strategist and a member of the Air Afrique collective.
Tracing Generational Trauma in 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing is Ghanaian American author Yaa Gyasi's first historical fiction novel, which was published in 2016. With each chapter of the novel following a different descendant of an Asante woman named Maame, starting with her two daughters, who are half-sisters, separated by circumstance.
Roxane Mbanga: A deep dive into her creative endeavors
Roxane Mbanga, a young Guadeloupian-Cameroonian-French multidisciplinary artist, currently based in Amsterdam. Working at the junction of fashion, film, graphic design, photography, writing, and performance, Roxane is a storyteller.
Black and Female: Reflections on Race, Gender
In addition to serving as a powerful and eloquent reflection on the impact of imperialism on the author's life, Black & Female also stands as a thoughtful essay on the history of Zimbabwe formerly Rhodesia.
Exploring 'Rites of Passage': Contemporary Artists and Migration Narratives
Curated by Péjú Oshin, Rites of Passage features work by 19 contemporary artists who share a history of migration.
Sophie Douala: How Literature Shapes a Berlin-Based Graphic Designer's Creative Process
Sophie Douala a graphic designer Berlin-based, France-raised, and Cameroon-born share how literature has influenced her creative process.
Book Review: 'The Other Black Girl' – Navigating Microaggressions in the Publishing Industry
Nella Rogers, a young Black woman working at a publishing company in New York City. As one of the few Black employees in a predominantly white workplace, she is often forced to navigate a minefield of microaggressions, stereotypes, and unspoken expectations.
Aissé N’Diaye: Celebrating African Beauty Through Fashion and Design
Aissé's allure is the epitome of african beauty. her face appears to have been crafted by the gods or an exceptionally talented sculptor—golden skin, full lips, and prominent cheekbones.
Angela Y. Davis's 'Freedom Is a Constant Struggle': Connecting Global Movements Against Oppression
In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.
Kiddy Smile: French DJ and LGBTQ+ Activist Shaping the Music Scene
Pierre-Édouard Hanffou, better known by the stage name Kiddy Smile, French DJ, singer, dancer, producer and LGBTQ+ activist.
Naomi Accardi: Exploring the Intersection of Sports, Culture, and Society.
Naomi Accardi is a brand marketing consultant and writer based in Italy. Her work sits at the intersection of sports and culture, particularly focusing on the impact of football has on society.
Who Can Buy Black Art? Navigating Accessibility and Ownership in the Art Market
Explore who collects Black art and why it matters. A thoughtful take from our Black book club on art, ownership, and cultural legacy in Black literature.
