Check Out ‘Bronx Princess’

Update: You can read my review of the documentary for Clutch magazine here. “Bronx Princess” is a new documentary on PBS following the life of a young teen, Rocky Otoo. Below is a synopsis of the documentary and a short preview. You can watch the entire film online here until October 23rd. Rocky Otoo is [...]

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Lost in Translation: Tell ‘Em Why You’re Mad Hillary!

While in the Congo this week, this moment – instead of her speaking on the sexual violence in the country – has pushed U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton back into the spotlight:

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Media Watch: What if it wasn’t Iran?

Watching the news recently has made me think about the mainstream American news coverage of the protests in Iran following the nation’s recent election fallout. What if the exact same events occurring in Iran were happening somewhere else? Somewhere that most Americans couldn’t identify on a map (yes, I know this could be a lot [...]

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Oooh! Pretty Black People Hitting the Runway

 Traditional prints vamped up with stiletto heels and shoulder pads define the inaugural pan-African fashion week where designers from 20 countries are eyeing growth despite the global slowdown. The recession has dulled demand for haute couture from Paris to Tokyo, but African economies are faring better than many in the West and designers hope the [...]

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