Culture, Arts & Identity
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Why African Languages Are Thriving Online — Even as They Decline in Schools
On TikTok, a young woman in Nairobi explains skincare routines in Sheng, effortlessly blending Swahili, English and street slang. On…
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The Quiet Roar: Bohlale ba Tau’s Journey from Poetry to Memoir
Through I Am Water and its companion soundtrack, Bohlale Lerato Masera-Sibanda — known as Bohlale ba Tau (Wisdom of the…
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R&B Legend D’Angelo Dies at 51 After Battle with Cancer
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Grammy‑winning R&B and neo‑soul pioneer D’Angelo. The singer, songwriter,…
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Razor Bumps and Black Men: A Health, Grooming, and Cultural Concern
Razor bumps — medically known as pseudofolliculitis barbae — disproportionately affect Black men, especially those with curly or coarse hair.…
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BruceGlen Spring 2026 Lights Up Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week got a necessary dose of color and joy when twin designers Bruce and Glen Proctor shut down…
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Digital Detox Diaries: 7 Days Offline in the Heart of the City
In South Africa’s busiest cities, where taxis weave through traffic and Ubers fill the roads guided by ride‑hailing apps and…
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Diddy’s Longtime Stylist Sues Him For Sex Trafficking & Calls Job A “Nightmare”
LOS ANGELES, September 24, 2025 – Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another lawsuit, this time from his longtime fashion stylist…
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Girl, Rocki Irish Mayers
After months of speculation, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have officially announced the arrival of their daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, born…
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New Kanye West Documentary “In Whose Name?” Reveals Tense Confrontation With Kris Jenner Over Mental Health
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2025 – The new documentary In Whose Name? offers an unflinching look at Kanye West’s turbulent…
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‘Everyone Can Be Inspired By Africa’: Sergio Hudson Tells HB At NYFW After Dropping His Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
All the fashion girls know that Sergio Hudson sets the tone on the runway. The beloved South Carolinian designer just…
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Black Excellence Shines at the 2025 Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES— The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater, celebrated a historic night…
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Cardi B’s New Album Am I the Drama? Drops Sept 19 with Wild NYC Stunts
Cardi B‘s new album is almost here, and she is pulling out all the stops to promote her highly anticipated…
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Lawyer Up, Buttercup! Megan Thee Stallion’s Defamation Case Is Ready for a Houston Showdown
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion‘s defamation case against Milagro Gramz is making progress, with a new deposition scheduled to take…
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Beyoncé & Jay‑Z Join $20M REFORM Alliance Gala with The Weeknd Performance
Beyoncé has resurfaced after her post-tour vacation, hitting the town with Jay-Z for a good cause to the tune of…
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“I Am Where I’m Meant to Be”: Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian Citizenship and the Diaspora’s Return
On May 13, 2024 — his 74th birthday — legendary musician and humanitarian Stevie Wonder stood at Jubilee House in Accra, draped…
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