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Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. – Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist Introduction If you listen to music, you would have definitely encountered jazz sometime in your life, whether it be in the form of rock, R&B, hip-hop, or pop music. Perhaps you were even in the Jazz Band at school.…
“There’s just no time anymore!” “I wish I could read more!” “High school English ruined reading for me!” “I used to read trilogies in a single night, and now I go months without so much as touching a book!” Any of this sound familiar? If so, this post is for you. It is, regrettably, a…
Phillis Wheatley was born circa 1753 in the Gambia, named by the slave-owners which bought her for the ship which forcibly took her to the Americas in 1761. She was a remarkable young girl; the family which had bought her educated her after recognizing her potential and within sixteen months of her arrival she was…
My skin is metal bronze. it is made from ashes and fire and the breath of the Earth. it Iron forged rigid and sweet People say it is the color of Filth. They call me “colored”, as if to say I am discolored. But I am the face of my ancestors, I carry their nose…
Calligraphy can be a creative way of brightening up a handmade card, adding a bit of spice to your bullet journal, or personalizing a gift. Although it takes a bit of practice, with the right tools and a bit of time, you’ll be a calligraphy expert in no time! Things you’ll need to get started:Crayola…
February is Black History Month! This is such an amazing time to educate ourselves and to learn more. Some of my fellow bloggers have already written about the pioneers of the music industry and dance styles that have their roots in Black culture, but today I want to highlight some amazing wall art from black…
I encounter a bouncer with a build. A charming grin stretches from one ear to the other. Something about him doesn’t seem right though. Aside from his ominous smile, he has an air of authority. The look that he casts at me is dubious. He sizes me. In this way, his face is a mask.…
Black History Month is a time to celebrate not only Black people’s victories and achievements but also the challenges they’ve overcome in order to attain said achievements. February is Black History Month and we are called to focus and honour Black individuals who have impacted history and culture in our world today. Dance is something…
February marks Black History Month. This month is a time to educate ourselves and learn more about the history of Black individuals in order to move forward as a society. However, more than that, it is about celebrating the accomplishments of Black individuals throughout the world’s history. Going off of that theme, I wanted to…
The segregation of individuals has been practiced for decades. It is an act that one certainly should not be proud of and did not stop witnesses of the event from standing up. The domination that the black community faced was horrendous and is something that should not repeat in history. Although the fight for the…
History has definitely seen the impact Black Musicians have had on the creation of art and music. February is Black History Month, making this a great time to celebrate history’s most influential black musicians. Here are 3 of the most influential black artists: Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song,” is…
Black History Month is about not only reflecting on the past, but also about celebrating the achievements of black visionaries and role models. This Black History Month, why not check out some amazing works by queer black authors? These storytellers and artists explore the intersection of sexuality, race and gender through prose, poetry and fiction.…
In Honor of Black History Month, here are some black artists that have made an impact on our world as a whole. 1. Augusta Savage Augusta Savage was an American sculptor and educator contributing to the fight of racism, and to modern feminism. She was born in Florida, 1892. She started sculpting just with the…
In honour of black history month, we will be spotlighting black fashion icons that have had a huge impact on the world of fashion. These people have redefined fashion through their own unique styles, and we will be showing appreciation to their contribution to fashion. Dorothy Dandridge Classics always stay in style. Dorothy Dandridge was…
As a part of Black History Month, I wanted to dedicate my blog post to African American women and their contributions to art and literature, and share some of their literature with you. Maya Angelou Maya Angelou (Marguerite Annie Johnson, also referred to as Dr. Maya Angelou) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights…