“Black people are the most generous people on this Earth.” That’s a paraphrase of one of my father’s many bits of socio-philosophical…
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“Trade Not Aid” is a popular phrase used by proponents of the idea that instead of giving ‘free money’ to Africa to…
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Like a sizeable amount of other Nigerians, I was born in the U.K. and actually didn’t move to Lagos, Nigeria until I…
MoreSo this happened earlier today, Erykah Badu’s new mixtape. And it’s giving me new life. E., girl, you DID this. And 3 Stacks…you…
MoreBLACK LOVE IS…
Black Love is the exchange that happens when likeminded people – what we call our village – come together, spread love, resources,…
MoreAt the ripe young age of 37, dreams seem to be finally coming true. After years of clicking heels, kissing plenty of…
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