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Get inspired by dancer, choreographer, and educator Kwame Shaka Opare.
““Through my work, I’m trying to provide a perspective of people who have lived through or continue to live through something—whether it be an impoverished, ineffective public education system or a government system that has failed people in times of crisis.” ~ @kwameshakaopare
Read our full interview for Adobe Create Magazine via the link above.
Attracting publicity for your passion project is easier than you think, as long as you know where to start. You’ll be amazed by the number of people who...
The Little Rock, Arkansas-based artist shares his work with a diverse community of people, which museums and galleries still struggle to reach.
Here’s a preview of KampInd’s new Michelle Obama greeting card, which will be available online beginning September 19!
#GIVEAWAY !!! Tag two people and follow @Kampind for a chance to win a 3pk of cards. Winner announced Sept 19th at 9:00 PM EDT.
How critical is exposure, and is there such a thing as over exposure? We posed this question to self-taught artist, Daniel Oduntan, and he shared his thoughts.
Are we not still artists whether our work is seen by an audience of one or an audience of thousands?
Our second installment of #SocietyShift explored how Africans & Indians are more alike than many think.
Here’s the recap from our second installment of the #SocietyShift Tweet chat! Check out the highlights, and keep the discussion going!
You may not know the name, but you’ll recognise his work with Beyoncé. Now, thanks to a new London show, his ‘radical’ art is getting the exposure it deserves
This is my favorite excerpt from the article, which reminds me of how Toni Morrison never writes for the white gaze:
“Jafa’s point of view as a black artist addressing black issues in a typically white arena is, ultimately, what works for him. “I hope I’m being as radical as I can about people’s assumptions about what black people are,” he says. “I’m also not speaking to white people. I mean, that’s a core secret of everything I do; I never speak to white people, I always speak to black people.”
Feeling left out for missing @ColorWheelMedia's inaugural tweetchat, "Being Black in America And Being African Aren't Mutually Exclusive?" No need to worry. Catch the highlights below. #SocietyShift
Photo Credit: Kamau Wainaina
Why Don’t More African-Americans Travel to Africa?” Chinita Obi shares her thoughts in the video above. Join the conversation.
Image Photo Credit: Kamau Wainaina
Please save the date for our inaugural Tweetchat: Being #Black in #America and being #African Aren't Mutually Exclusive.
We’ve teamed up with journalist Christabel Nsiah-Buadi, from Home from Home, following her well-received #NPR piece by the same title to extend this timely discussion.
Stay tuned for additional panelists and creative prompts to join the conversation! And, please help spread the word!
The #LimitlessAfricans Kickstarter is now live! Please donate and share with your network to bring my work on LGBTQ African Immigrants to...
Support Mikael Owunna of @limitlessafricans‘s #Kickstarter campaign as he works to bring his photography project documenting #LGBTQ #African #immigrants to Europe!
“I do this work in part for future young queer and trans Africans who I imagine stumbling across an entire community of LGBTQ people with stories like theirs.” ~Mikael Owunna
Watch Owunna discuss Limit(less) Africans below at the Never Apart Gallery in Montréal
Disney's first African-American artist was forced into retirement in 2001 at age 65. But that hasn't stopped the 81-year-old from continuing to create.
"You’re in charge of your life, not the corporation. Always remember—it’s not over until you say it’s over." ~Floyd Norman
Read our full 99U interview to learn why creatives should care more about beginnings than accomplishments.
Norman’s childhood dream of working at Walt Disney Animation Studios came true in 1956, and he’s not done yet!
Salooni understands the many shared experiences black women have in relation to their hair and creates a space to have those conversations.
We’re swooning over @thesalooni, and you should definitely read what inspired the experiential project!
How do you motivate yourself to create when you think no one is watching or that society doesn’t value your ...
Our visit to 32 Degrees East Ugandan Arts Trust was the gift that keeps on giving! Read Jonah Batambuze’s Contemporary And interview about the architectural plans for 32º’s permanent home in Kampala, Uganda.
It came as no surprise when Uganda was named one of CNN’s top up-and-coming travel destinations for 2016. And, we wouldn’t have expected anything less from a country affectionately known as “The Pearl of Africa” for its variation of geographic landforms and wildlife. From trekking mountain gorillas in the UNESCO world heritage site, to exploring …
Memories take me back! If you consider yourself an adventurous traveler, consider visiting Kampala, Uganda! Read Jonah B.’s review of Munyonyo Speke Resort.
Black & Abroad ambassador (and Dad) Jonah gives us some tried and true tips for traveling the world with kids.
Jonah B. makes traveling with two kids age three and under look easy. We’re going to read this list about 10 more times + add prayer in preparation for our upcoming family vacay!
OkayAfrica chats with Kwame Shaka Opare, the first to receive BAM's Chuck Davis Emerging Choreographer Fellowship.
Dance is powerful. Just ask @kwameshakaopare! It changed his life, and on April 8, he’ll debut his showing from work in Ghana at BAM. Read our full OkayAfrica interview.