Tag: black culture
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Whoever says theatre is dead has not come across Wright Bro Entertainment. Founded by Tyrone Davis and Kieran Shekoni, this theatre production company is out to make theatre fun again by blending narratives that are culturally relevant, yet thought-provoking. While they are known for their more recent productions like ‘I Think I Might Cheat On My Girlfriend’ – featuring…
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![Afropunk 2023: what went down? [@afropunk]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-01-at-17.22.19-1140x850.png)
In the heart of Brooklyn, amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry of one of New York City’s most iconic boroughs, the Afropunk Festival returned in 2023 to celebrate a powerful fusion of music, art, fashion, and activism. This annual gathering has become a symbol of black excellence, unity, and resilience, transcending boundaries and stereotypes while reaffirming…
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![‘A Thousand And One’ starring Teyana Taylor [@teyanataylor] shows a black mother’s sacrificial love always wins](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image002-1140x850.jpg)
This year’s grand jury prize winner at Sundance is AV Rockwell’s A Thousand And One starring musical icon Teyana Taylor, who plays Inez. Inez is an unchainable tenacious black mother and hairdresser from Harlem with post-foster care trauma. Determined to save her son Terry from her foster care fate, she kidnaps the 6-year-old who was…
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At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From the first film Black Panther to the Wakanda Forever sequel, Ryan Coogler has gifted the world with fictional imaginations of a self-sufficient African…
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In the conversation of Black British music we can never forget the ladies that played just as big a part as the men. If you were a young Black Brit growing up in the era of UK Garage, and were about for the rise of the UK founded genre Grime, you were probably listening to…
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Passionate about showcasing black influence in fashion and promoting achievements within the black community, founder and creative director of Pyer Moss, Kerby Jean Raymond releases the trailer for new movie titled ‘American, also’. The movie is based around the production and process behind creating an impactful Pyer Moss fashion show. The team behind Pyer Moss…
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The 24-year-old photographer, visual artist and an overall shining ray of talent has a way of turning raw pictures into mesmerizing art. ` Dotkidchavy‘s great eye easily transforms black bodies, often paired with nature in the background to a higher magical form of life. He mixes vibrant colours with dark skin, creating a rich contrast…
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![Introducing Black Girl Festival 29.10.17 : It’s Time To Celebrate Black British Women [@blackgirlfest]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bgf.png)
Black Girl Festival is a one day festival celebrating Black British women Past, present & future with arts, workshops, panels , a marketplace & entertainment for all ages. Founded by Paula Akpan @PaulaAkpan Co-founder of the ‘I’m Tired Project’ & Nicole Crentsil @NKrstyal founder of Unmasked women , Black Girl Festival will be a day long…
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![Meet the Dutch Soulstress [@SarahJaneMusiq] with “Water”](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Sarah-Jane_Black-Magic_Press-2.jpg)
Who? The Amsterdam native Sarah-Jane immediately hits you with her strong and pithy vocals. Previously a backing singer, Sarah Jane rises out of the shadows with her powerful single “Water”. What “Water” is the first single of Sarah-Jane’s debut EP Black Magic. In her own words “Water can’t move without the wind. In other words,…
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![More Than a [STEREOTYPE] with [@itscrystalsmith]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CrystalandNeyo.jpg)
In More Than A [Stereotype] HALIE asks celebrities questions they wouldn’t normally get to answer. More Than A [Stereotype] is not here to change your opinion of the our interviewees but perhaps get you thinking about them in a different way. This month HALIE sits down with Crystal Renay Smith an entrepreneur and TV star who…