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Connecting you to the often untold yet inspiring stories of creativity from Africa, The Caribbean & the Diaspora.

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Harlem 1981, Raymond Depardon

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Moonlight cast backstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

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Michaela Coel in Stylist Magazine

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Nichelle Nichols (2nd Salute) Born December 28th, 1932 (81 years young) Vocalist, Model, Actress, Writer, Producer, Activist, and NASA Recruiter. http://www.uhura.com/ https://twitter.com/realnichelle https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nichelle-Nichols-Communications-Page/151863034849179

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via Gal Dem’s ‘Panther Power’ Editorial

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"We'll have arrived when there's no design, no model, for a black film."

Jenn Nkiru turned the camera on film-maker and Bbz London co-founder Nadine Davis to talk #BFIBlackStar

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The 19th Century Yoruba Repatriation via Orisha Image

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We cook up a Diwali feast with a Trinidadian mother and daughter and discuss straddling cultures with the Indian-American DJ who introduced a blend of hip hop and Punjabi folk music to the club scene.

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Something For The Weekend: 28-29th October

28.10 - Gal Dem Takeover at The V&A

28.10 - Black Ballad #CocktailsAndConvo

29.10 - Dandy Lion Project Guided Curator Tour

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Photographer Alex Bartsch is re-tracing Reggae Album covers shot in London (1967-1987)

Photgrapher Alex Bartsch has created a Kickstarter campaign for his photography book documenting the locations of forty-two reggae record covers photographed in London between 1967 and 1987.

read article with ItsNiceThat

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Jamz celebrates Black History Month with Ray BLK, Kojey Radical and Gal Dem in the studio.

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A Woman Created An Exhibition That Embodies Black Girl Magic

Bee Tajudeen, curator of the Black Blossoms art exhibition, wanted women to leave the show with their "heads a little higher".

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📍Here for #BlackJoy.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably noticed routinely, I retreat and unplug from social media. I recently ended a 30 day fast with a week of unplugging in which I allowed myself only on my social media for work purposes. It is vital to my mental health to remind myself to be present to the world around me and not always be consumed by what’s going on in the digital space. Especially with all the recent trauma and tragedy we’ve experienced. It is also imperative to remind myself and even you that these are curated moments. That life doesn’t always reflect the ‘perfection’ captured in these moments. That some days I struggle to cultivate my own Black Joy– I’ve spoke a little on this before. I share my journey as a creative in a very authentic way, in hopes to help or inspire the people, especially Black women creators, that choose to follow along my journey. Feel empowered to prioritize self-care, your own Black Joy and not let this work consume you. Share your struggles along with your triumphs. You never know who may be watching and in need of your inspiration.

📷| @blackartchicago

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DR. MARTENS SPEAKS TO KAY DAVIS

We caught up with South East London based designer Kay Davis, a Central Saint Martins graduate with a vibrant style. As well as customising our products, Kay Davis headed to Afropunk London with us to showcase her bold designs. We've caught up with her to find out more about her inspiration, and what she stands for.

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These Photos Reveal Britain’s Hidden Caribbean Food History

Riaz Phillips has spent the last year spent travelling around England, armed with a notepad and a camera, visiting Caribbean bakeries, takeaways, and cafes to document the food and people behind them.

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Multimedia visual artist Phoebe Boswell has written an original piece, ‘Dear Mister Shakespeare', (dir. Shola Amoo) in which she questions Shakespeare on the inherent racial tensions within his writing of Othello in the 1600s, and how these tensions continue to resonate today.

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Signatures is a bi-annual culture magazine dedicated to creative passion, process, and pursuit in Africa.

On November 5th, they’ll be celebrating the release of Issue #01

Tickets for are available now 

http://bit.ly/2e29XJM