James Baldwin on the meaning of liberty
The late scholar gave his thoughts on what he believed liberty to mean in this short video.
Category: Society
What do you know about society? Are you part of a community? These articles cover everything from mental health to Jamaican coalitions.
Pets wore masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
Cats and dogs donned masks during the flu pandemic of 1918. But how different was it for pets back then compared to the current COVID-19 pandemic?
How should you social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The guidelines on social distancing are vague depending on your government. But this video might help you interpret the concept.
Reniqua Allen on hope and black millennial burnout
Reniqua Allen was interviewed for Longreads and discussed her latest book, It Was All A Dream, and black millennial burnout.
Cultrface proudly declares November “Purple with Yellow Spots History Month”
Cultrface wants to bring order and balance to the POC discourse with the first Purple with Yellow Spots History Month.
Making Peace in Jamaica with former gang members
The Violence Interrupters are working to end violence in their communities. Making Peace tells their stories.
The world of hikikomori
FRANCE 24 reported on the hikikomori, people who live isolated in their bedrooms in Japan. The teenage stereotype of lock yourself in your room was something I experienced growing up. It was true for me (minus the lock) but not to the extreme exhibited by half a million in Japan. These people are known as …
An interview with Simon from Power In Discussion
We interviewed Simon from Power In Discussion as part of Black History Month.
What’s The “Jamaica Coalition”?
Is Germany teaming up with Jamaica in the name of politics? Not quite. But the Jamaica coalition is important to the European nation.
Seitō – a 1911 Japanese magazine exclusively for women
Atlas Obscura has written a brilliant article about a Japanese women's magazine called Seitō.