1GMT: Emma-Jean Thackray-Weirdo
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1GMT: D’Angelo & the Vanguard at Northsea
1GMT: The Black Woman is God 2025 Call for Artists
The Black Woman is God (TBWIG) celebrates the Black female presence as the highest spiritual form – God, and challenges viewers to do the same. Artists bring history and culture alive by refocusing the audience on where humanity really began--the womb of the African...
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A small new mindfulness project I'm working on.
Live from Planet Woke
On a morning that was remarkable in no other way, the famous sports star stared into the bathroom mirror, into his own face, and the huge problem hovering above it. A kinky revolution had sprouted atop his head as he’d slept. A tiny 2-inch Afro now stood triumphantly...
The Fare
You’re 15 minutes away and the meeting is starting. You’re the only one waiting and step closer to the sidewalk. You hold your hand towards heaven. Make eye contact with the next cab driver staring in your direction-a few years older, bearded like you, slightly fairer...
Hank Williams: Tech is hard for even the most talented African Americans
“Market makers,” wrote American entrepreneur and technologist Hank Williams shortly before he died, “are the folks that help new young companies and entrepreneurs by providing insight, mentoring, capital and relationships. “This part of the tech world is driven by all...
San Francisco voters reject proposition to restrict Airbnb rentals
Published on The Guardian Airbnb has claimed “a victory for the middle class” in San Francisco after voters rejected proposals to restrict short-term vacation rentals.The campaign over Proposition F, or the “Airbnb initiative”, represented a characteristic split...
Protesters occupy Airbnb HQ ahead of housing affordability vote
Originally published in The Guardian Airbnb’s San Francisco headquarters has been occupied by protesters as the debate over affordability of the city’s housing reached fever pitch ahead of a crucial local vote on 3 November.Protesters were campaigning in support of...
Reflecting the Shared Experiences of Her Community: An Interview with Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
Originally published on All Digitocracy In a little more than a year, Blavity-the news and entertainment site focused on Black Millenials, has become one of the most innovative voices in online media.Created by Morgan DeBaun and her long time friend Jeff Nelson, the...
