Monthly Archives: December 2010

Just because we can’t get enough:

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Breaking Down the Black Myth

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The Harlem Renaissance emerged in the 1920s and became synonymous with “The New Negro Movement” and the new African -American middle class. Harlem was most recognized for its jazz culture and popular nightclubs such as the Apollo Theater, the Savoy, … Continue reading →

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Winnie: Yep, another biopic

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Here we go. Another biopic surrounding Nelson Mandela, but this time, Hollywood is tackling the story of his ex-counterpart, Winnie Mandela. While the real Winnie Mandela has expressed her dissatisfaction with the film for not portraying her story accurately, I’m … Continue reading →

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Sister Fa

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Fatou Diatta, better known as Sister Fa is the one of the few female pioneers of Senegalese hip-hop. Breaking into the typically male-dominated industry of African rap, she has become the spokesperson for women, the poor and the oppressed in her … Continue reading →

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Freedom or Prosperity?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

Media coverage in Rwanda has faced many challenges since the tragedy of the 1994 genocide.  Rwandan President Paul Kagame allows very little, if no freedom of the press. Such media outlets as The Economist, The BBC and other publications have … Continue reading →

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