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Hey dragons! So, yesterday was officially Completo Day here in my country, and obviously, I had to draw Jack experiencing the absolute glory of a completo italiano (avocado, tomato, and a massive amount of mayo).
Since you already know Ken is half-Chilean and Jack has a critical obsession with junk food, this crossover was bound to happen. He’s clearly too busy stuffing his face to even answer the interview question.🤣
Paleolithic Hairstyling
This Neanderthal gentleman is letting his human girlfriend braid his hair into cornrows like her own. Of course, it's anyone's guess what sort of hairstyles either Neanderthals or modern humans would have worn throughout most of the Paleolithic, but there are some sculptures from the period that represent human figures with hair that may be braided (once example being the "Venus of Brassempouy" from France around 23,000 years ago).
Dom a Lloyd : Cymru Heddiw
Hiiii!! Please share this. This is a cool video regarding Black Welsh speakers and some of the progress and some of the obstacles that have been happening in the country of Wales in regarding to Black Welsh people. Everyone can be a part of revitalizing a language and in regards to revitalizing indigenous languages (like Welsh) anti-Blackness should have no place in the process. This is something I think no one really talks about and I LOVE this YouTube channel it needs more subscribers for sure!!
The Iconic New Mythology with 🐻 TEDDY & 🐱 CAT on 📷 INSTAGRAM +++ satirical & sureal weblog +++ DAILY UPDATES 🌐 https://nu-relations.com
usopp positivity post #21
I recently delved into the idea of Usopp's character being African, as Oda suggested. While this topic can be controversial, I believe it offers a positive perspective. I'm passionate about intercultural communication, and One Piece is a great example of diverse characters learning to appreciate each other's cultural backgrounds. This is evident in the stark differences between characters like Zoro and Franky, and the initial reactions to Brooke's politeness.
Usopp's character embodies several African ideals, making his representation meaningful. Here’s how:
Storytelling Tradition: Usopp is the crew’s storyteller, a role central to many African cultures that rely on oral traditions to preserve history and teach lessons. The Straw Hats' adventures are like living history, and Usopp is the one to chronicle them. Then we gotta think back to Aesop. But we’ll save that for another day. Which also makes me think that Elbaf is meant for Usopp. Elbaf is Fable spelled backwards, we all know this, right???).
Respect for Heritage: Usopp's respect for his parents and the Going Merry reflects a deep reverence for ancestors and heritage, akin to African traditions. His belief that the Merry had a spirit and his emotional farewell to the ship mirrors African animistic beliefs, where objects and nature are considered to have spiritual essence.
Resourcefulness: Usopp's ability to create tools and weapons from limited resources showcases his ingenuity, reflecting the adaptive spirit found in many African communities.
Community and Loyalty: Usopp’s loyalty to his crew and his willingness to put others before himself align with the African value of Ubuntu, which emphasizes community and interconnectedness. Not to mention, he also didn’t want the villagers to know about the battle that’d happened between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Black Cat Pirates (back in the Syrup Village arc).
Usopp’s character is a rich tapestry of these cultural elements, making him a profound representation of African ideals in One Piece. I think if we took the time to think about the intercultural aspects found in One Piece we’d understand certain parts of the narrative better. (Might further explore this in another post).
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Málaga celebra a lo grande la primera edición de los Premios ‘Janucá’
🇪🇸 Málaga ha sido el escenario de la primera edición de los Premios Janucá, celebrados el 22 de diciembre de 2024 en el Auditorio Edgar Neville. Organizado por la Comunidad Judía de Málaga, este evento ha reunido a diversas personalidades de la provincia de Málaga y la Costa del Sol, destacando la importancia de la convivencia intercultural y el diálogo interreligioso. La celebración, que coincide con la festividad de Janucá, que se extiende del 25 de diciembre al 2 de enero, simboliza la victoria de la luz sobre la oscuridad y promueve valores de paz y esperanza. Durante la gala, se coronaron a tres personalidades comprometidas con la paz global y se encendieron las lámparas de la januquiá (candelabro de nueve brazos), marcando un acto de reflexión sobre el significado profundo de la luz, tanto en su sentido físico como metafórico, relacionado con el conocimiento y la comprensión mutua. El presidente de la Comunidad Judía de España, David Obadía, destacó el compromiso de la comunidad con la diversidad cultural y la tolerancia, celebrando la unidad en la diversidad que define a la ciudad de Málaga.
Rue20 Español/Málaga
🇺🇸 Málaga hosted the first edition of the Hanukkah Awards on December 22, 2024, at the Auditorio Edgar Neville. Organized by the Jewish Community of Málaga, the event brought together various personalities from the province of Málaga and the Costa del Sol, emphasizing the importance of intercultural coexistence and interfaith dialogue. The celebration, which coincides with the Hanukkah holiday, running from December 25 to January 2, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and promotes values of peace and hope. During the event, three individuals committed to global peace were crowned, and the Hanukkah menorah (nine-branched candelabrum) was lit, reflecting on the deeper meaning of light, both physically and metaphorically, tied to knowledge and mutual understanding. The president of the Jewish Community of Spain, David Obadía, highlighted the community’s commitment to cultural diversity and tolerance, celebrating the unity in diversity that defines the city of Málaga.
Next on XLE.LIFE's New Terms 2024 list is the very broad arena of Futurisms. I've posted this in two sections so far:
XLE.LIFE: New Terms 2024: Futurisms--Part I: Intro >>
A very brief and loose introduction to futurisms with a similarly loose timeline, in case you've never heard this term in your life!
XLE.LIFE: New Terms 2024: Futurisms--Part II: A List of Emergent Futurisms >>
The more exciting part of the futurisms research--a sprawling, wild list of 235 (and counting) genres of futurisms, including several I've named or predicted. Looking at this list, especially in an array, really makes me feel some type of way. I hope it makes you feel a way also. What a time to be alive.
Very cool cross-cultural dress I came across on Google: Uber Dandy Kimono's red samakaka yukata
I'd never heard of samakaka print before seeing this online. According to Continent Clothing: "a Samakaka is a fabric or clothing with symbols typically from the Mumuila tribe." and on the Uber Dandy Kimono website it is described as a "tribal Angolan (samakaka) print".
Lately I've found cross-cultural kimono and yukata super interesting, and it feels like its very easy to mix any cultural or popular design into a kimono because there's no requirement for specific colors or patterns.
