Are you in the Queen City and looking for a cafe with good vibes, people, and culture? Then check out Archive CLT. Located in West Charlotte, Archive CLT is a vintage enthusiast cafe that celebrates Black history and culture. In addition to coffee, sandwiches, pastries, hot teas, and a variety of items—vintage photography, posters, HBCU…
Tag: Culture
Dakar Opens One of West Africa’s Largest Movie Theaters!
One of West Africa’s largest cinemas has recently opened in Dakar, Senegal. According to Africa News, Pathé, the world’s second-oldest cinema company, opened a theater in Senegal’s capital. The company’s Director of Operations stated the following: “Why choose Senegal? Well Senegal first and foremost has a history.” “We know the great names of Senegalese cinema…
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Afrobeats is always a vibe. Until Next Time… (Source) Photo Credit: Evensi
Artist Spotlight
I’ve been vibing to some new music lately, and I want to start highlighting some of these talented artists. So Honest Media would like to shine a light on Kwoat. Kwoat is a Hip Hop artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York. He self-identifies as an “outer-world hybrid rapper” whose sound is a fusion…
Just Because…
90s R&B is a vibe. Until Next Time…
Just Because…
Afrobeats fixes everything. Until Next Time…
Guild of the Silent Sword
If you’ve been following this blog, then you know that I have a vested interest in African history and culture. One aspect of both is martial arts. So I want to highlight an organization that’s been doing a great job bringing African combat art to the forefront. Guild of the Silent Sword Guild of the…
Words From The Wise: Dr. Marimba Ani
“You’re not an African because you’re born in Africa. You’re an African because Africa is born in you. It’s in your genes…your DNA…your entire biological make up. Whether you like it or not, that’s the way it is. However, if you were to embrace this truth with open arms…my, my, my…what a wonderful thing.” –…
The Hadza
Since I’ve been able to catch up on my reading, as well as research, I figured this would be the perfect time to take another viral trip around the globe. The continent tends to be my go-to, mainly because of its diversity. And I ended up in Tanzania where the last remaining hunter-gatherers reside….
Bomba
I was browsing Elders and Ancestor‘s Instagram page when I saw a traditional dance being performed. I knew it was African, and upon doing some research, I found out that the name of the dance style is called Bomba. Its birthplace is in Puerto Rico, so this prompted me to take another viral trip to…
Is Polygamy a Solution?
I was listening to a podcast earlier when the host asked a very interesting question: Is monogamy a natural occurrence in humans, or is it cultural? Monogamy is defined as the practice of being married to one partner. Here in the West, the societal norm is to fall in love with one person, get married,…
They Fear What They Don’t Understand…Voodoo
In a previous post, an imperialist justified the current conditions of Haitians by placing blame on the religion used to gain independence. This led me to start researching one of the most misunderstood religions to date, Voodoo. Throughout the globe, Voodoo has been tied to witchcraft, darkness, and evil. And this misinterpretation perpetuates the negative…
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