If a picture tells a thousand words, then does the absence of a picture deprive us of this same amount? Especially in Black history, telling complete stories through photos is of the utmost importance
These music videos combat climate change one bar at a time
We’ve come a long way since the eco-friendly song “Send it On” occupied every Disney Channel commercial break. As climate change and other ecological issues put our planet at risk, popular artis
Industry leaders getting diversity and representation right in 2021
2020 was catastrophic. The coronavirus was one thing, but the consequences the disease has since caused are even more profound. Still, if one saving grace is to be found, it is that conversations surr
5 directors who capture the truth of Black womanhood
The beauty of film is in how it can transport audiences into the perspective of people different from themselves. Black womanhood is often underrepresented in various sections of society. But it has b
Karen Zusman highlights the beauty and passion of the youth
As 2021’s Women’s History Month nears its end, we continue to admire incredible contributions made by women. The work and creativity of Karen Zusman, winner of this year’s Leica Women Foto Project Awa
Syracuse basketball and the electric run of the underdog
March Madness has been moving right along. And with all of the swift movement – there have been near advancers, busters, and those who just didn’t show up to the tournament. Syracuse was one of
Why does marijuana front the bill for the new Black reparations law?
Monday evening, March 22, 2021, Evanston Alderman approved a first-of-its-kind municipal reparations program for Black residents in an 8-1 vote. The law is designed to give reparations to Black reside
The conversation around mental health is in a better place due to cartoons
It almost seems inappropriate to discuss serious themes through a cartoon series. After all, an over-generalized view of animation regards the medium as one for children. Yet through its cartoon natur
Black-owned photography studios that make Atlanta a culture mecca
With Atlanta’s communal nature, the city has welcomed itself as an amazing place for musicians and all creatives. Black-owned photography studios also have an immense impact in Atlanta, along wi
A new era of Melo: How Carmelo Anthony embraced being a role player
“Melo,” a trending topic on Twitter a few days ago, perfectly portrays the changing of an era in the history of the NBA. The trend brought up an interesting debate of whether the nickname