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Tag: Black Culture
This is the tag page for articles about Black culture. Here, you will read about centuries of black culture from Ancient Egypt to Black millennials.
Daniel Obaweya is Nigerian Gothic
As Nigerian Gothic, Daniel Obaweya archives moments of Black pop culture history and its influence on the present day.
Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020)
RIP Chadwick.
Paul R. Williams’s archive finds a home
The archive will become part of two major architectural collections at the University of Southern California and the Getty Research Institute.
The influential art of Aaron Douglas
Aaron Douglas was a powerful figure of the Harlem Renaissance with his stunning visual art. We observed the art that garned him the accolade of 'father of Black American art'.
The visual art of Uzoma Chidumaga Orji
Experience the visual art of Uzoma Chidumaga Orji, a Nigerian creative technologist.
America’s Oldest Woman is Black and 116
Hester Ford has lived in 2 centuries and under 19 US presidents and is now 116 years old.
Hey, it’s Tyler The Creator skating!
Here's a video of Tyler The Creator skateboarding to take your mind of the world for 103 seconds.
Paul R. Williams: the Black architect of public buildings and celebrity homes
One of Los Angeles greatest architects, Paul R. Williams designed iconic buildings for celebrities and the general public.
Black polyglot speaks Japanese, Mandarin, and Arabic
Moses "Mouse" McCormick is a Black polyglot and loves to speak to strangers in their native tongues. Here's an example.
The mint julep and the Black bartenders who popularised it
The mint julep went from a medicinal drink to the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. But who were the Black bartenders who popularised the cocktail?
Marni apologises for racist “Jungle Mood” campaign
Marni apologised for its inappropriate "Jungle Mood" campaign shoot but there's more to it than racist imagery.
Lil Buck dancing through Fondation Louis Vuitton
Andy Margetson captured Lil Buck at his best as he danced through Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.
Steve Harvey on getting fired
"Black people handle getting fired different from White folk." Steve Harvey's sketch on getting fired is hilarious and worth watching.
New Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit launched by the Brant Foundation
The exhibit, entitled "Jean-Michel Basquiat", contains nearly 70 pieces from his illustrious career.