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.
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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.
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?
Kehinde Wiley – The World Stage: Jamaica
Check out some of Kehinde Wiley's first UK solo exhibition, "The World Stage: Jamaica" and a video explaining his inspirations.
Milton Glaser on creativity and failure
The late designer died on his 91st birthday on Friday but in 2011, he gave his thoughts on how to be successful as a creative and how to learn from fear.
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?
The African American Miniature Museum
Artist Karen Collins took extra care in creating the incredible African American Miniature Museum. This is her story.
The adventurous art of Pat Perry
Pat Perry is known for his depictions of Midwestern life and street style.
What does 15-year-old Dasani Water taste like?
Just two guys having a bottle of water old enough to study for its GCSEs.
Swiss gruyère wins World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin
It was a Swiss 1-2 at the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest.
The Boston cooler: a tasty Detroit beverage
Despite the name, the Boston Cooler originated in Detroit and requires a specific brand of ginger ale.
Rashayla Marie Brown’s scathing review of Virgil Abloh’s “Figures of Speech”
Brown's critique tells an underlying story of Abloh's lack of black representation in the name of art and postmodernism.
Saul Steinberg on art and philosophy in 1967
Saul Steinberg called himself a "writer who drew" and worked with some of the biggest brands of the 20th century.
The gorgeous art of Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai
Ever heard of City Pop? Hiroshi Nagai painted the artwork for those soundtracks in the 80s.
Cook In The Breaking Bad RV with Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston
After watching this video, I felt compelled to share it not least because it's hilarious.