by Imani Ward | Sep 12, 2021 | Opinion, Uncategorized
Africa is a place rich with culture and art. Zanzibar is specifically noted by many as a place of beauty. Therefore, it is fitting that one of the largest cultural events is held there annually. The Zanzibar International Film Festival was created in 1997 to grow the...
by Imani Ward | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
In approximately 1974, a project to celebrate art in South Africa began. First, it was originally a project for the 1820 Settlers Foundation (also known as the Grahamstown Foundation) (esat.sun.ac.za). It started small, however is now one of the main events in South...
by Imani Ward | Jun 30, 2021 | Black People in America, Uncategorized
On June 28th, 1969 a gay club called the Stonewall Inn was raided by the police in New York City (history.com). During this assault, the police attacked many people in the club. People decided to fight back against the cops and a riot began. People rioted and...
by Imani Ward | Jun 12, 2021 | Black People in America, Uncategorized
When thinking of Juneteenth, what comes to mind? Many people think of it as a day of celebration in Black communities. This is true, however a lot of people do not know the history behind it. It is not a national holiday, and was only made a state holiday in Texas in...
by Imani Ward | May 14, 2021 | Opinion, Uncategorized
**This post contains spoilers for Antebellum and Them.** Today, with films like Antebellum and tv shows like Them, we see a lot of things which focus on Black pain in the media. Why is that? Black people face trauma on a daily basis in society. So, why is there a need...
by Imani Ward | Apr 19, 2021 | African History, Uncategorized
In the 19th century, European expansion into Africa was growing out of control. This expansion was for multiple reasons. Those reasons were primarily economic, social, political and having power (Ehiedu E. G. Iweriebor, “The Colonization of Africa”)....
