When you think of the women who dominated the hip-hop genre in the 90s and early 2000s, rappers such as Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill pop into your mind. Around this time every ...
Use the darkness of your past to propel you to a brighter future. – Donata Joseph, Author Before I proceed, I would like to ...
“Everybody wanna be a nigga but nobody wanna be a nigga.” Paul Mooney, Comedian Good morning and good day to my fellow readers! This read has been brought to you by a young, Black Journalist ...
#BlackGirlMagic was coined by CaShawn Thompson back in 2013 to celebrate the beauty, power and the achievements of black women. Thompson explained in an interview with Los Angeles Times that she used the word “magic ...
When Rihanna launched her beauty line in September 2017, it sent shockwaves through the beauty industry. There was no longer a finite number of women or men who could use make-up, stunted by the shade ...
There’s a reason Reni Eddo-Lodge no longer wants to talk to white people about race, and it’s the same reason that most oppressed people don’t want to try and reason with their oppressors. One of ...
Some of the creative industries’ most talented names discuss identity, mental health, representation and much more at A Seat at the Table, an event hosted by The Pool and 5×15. Curated by The Pool ...
Known for championing independent cinema, and for having a jury capable of awarding critical acclaim with the simple swoop of a pen, Cannes Film Festival attracts international attention each year. This time around, the prestigious ...
We often talk about White Privilege and how those benefiting from it need to use their privilege to speak out on certain topics; after all, they have the power to be listened to. But are ...