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Ska posters at @tingiriedxb give a little history of the culturally significant dance movement. Ska's roots are in R&B and it made way for "reggae and rocksteady" genres. In my opinion, Ska also gave birth to dancehall culture. It gives me great pleasure witnessing the sharing of our culture in an Arabic state. - @quaintrevolt #quaintrevoltmag #quaintrevolt #blackgirlsbeslaying #jamaica #jamaicans #travel #dubai #uae #asia #magazine #art #culture (at Manzil Downtown Dubai)

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Jamaicans You Should Know: Una Maude Victoria Marson (1905-1965). Marson was a prolific writer, feminist and activist. Her respectable career included editing the Jamaican political journal, 'Jamaica Critic'; owner, editor and publisher of 'The Cosmopolitan'. She published collections of poetry, produced plays and operated the BBC program 'Caribbean Voices' in London. Marson was a brilliant, brazen and progressive fixture for West Indian creativity and intellect whose work continues to transcend. Reposted from Instagram.com/quaintrevoltmag Posted by Editor of www.quaintrevolt.com (Source: Alchetron) #quaintrevolt #quaintrevoltmag #blackgirlsbeslaying #jamaica #jamaicans #photooftheday #magazine #style #blog #blogger

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"Black + Gold Sheroe" by @kiacd_ hovers above my bed (next to another piece of hers), as a daily reminder when I awake and drift off into my dreams: To add style & flair in all that I do. To walk confidently in this skin of mine. To hold my head high, especially when darkness trails behind me. To levitate, gracefully, over any perils this world may place in front of me. To conquer my wildest dreams, in only a way that I can. This is definitely one of my favorite pieces art & artists. Revisit my conversation with Kia on quaintrevolt.com/features/kiadyson & how to purchase her work. Happy Saturday, luvs! 💛 #quaintrevolt #quaintrevoltmag #blackgirlsbeslaying #saturday #art

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New @stbeautyband single, "Borders," is out! Get it on the blog! Link in bio 💛 #quaintrevolt #blackgirlsbeslaying #quaintrevoltmag #stbeauty #wondalandrecords #newmusic

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We interviewed @saintsbysj about their newest collection, background, and more. Link in bio xox #quaintrevolt #quaintrevoltmag #blackgirlsbeslaying #editorial #designer #couture #haitian #designers

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Brought a little sunshine with me today 💛 #quaintrevolt #blackgirlsbeslaying #quaintrevoltmag #ootd #zara

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Throwing back one of my favorite looks on the blog. Shot by my fashion bestie @whatdemiwore #quaintrevolt #quaintrevoltmag #blackgirlsbeslaying #tbt #throwback #ootd #atl (at Krog Street Market)

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Added this piece of art to my still very amateur collection recently, and I hadn't yet realized what it meant to me. It was deliberately chosen, that I knew. But it wasn't until I received it in the mail, could see it with my hands, and feel with my spirit, that the reasons were understood. Like the character in the drawing, I, too, am fragmented. I am still piecing myself together, and blossoming into whom I desire. The portrait of my life is incomplete, with the various sections of my being gradually coloring in. This piece was chosen because it reflects so much of what I am. One eye still blind to all the possibilities I've yet to recognize and actualize. That is what I love about the arts. The power of someone else's work to speak so deeply to another. My wish, for myself and anyone reading this, is to know that we are all fractured puzzles putting ourselves together, piece by piece. There's so much beauty in this, because once we are complete, there is no more room for fixing, changes, or reshaping. To be complete is to be void of growth and be complacent. Take pride in your evolution, and celebrate the unfinished masterpieces that is ourselves. xox Art by Sasha Martoni @donttouchmy_hair #quaintrevolt #blackgirlsbeslaying #quaintrevoltmag #art #sundayfunday