Happy Sunday! Whether you’re a new subscriber or an existing subscriber, welcome back. Here are a few articles you should check out from this week.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a new side-scrolling game based on African mythology. The themes it invokes are around navigating grief. It is partly based on the experiences of the creator, Abubakar Salim, who like the main character in the game, had to deal with the loss of his father. We don't normally get games like these centered on Black stories with Black creators, so this could be a significant step in game development and design if this game is successful. Click the link below to read our article: Tales of Kenzera: Zau
The NCAA and USC both divested themselves of any association with Reggie Bush once an investigation was completed and there was evidence of him receiving money and gifts while he was in college. This was a violation of NCAA rules and for years, Reggis Bush was not included and acknowledged as a Heisman winner due to those violations. This week, Reggie Bush was reinstated as a Heisman winner. Click the link below to read our article: Reggie Bush Gets Heisman Back
Most students will go through their whole collegiate experience and never study abroad, let alone study abroad in Africa. Malcolm X College sent students to Kenya last month which is one of many countries in Africa the city college plans to send students to study abroad. A trip to Kenya or any African country is important because of the narrative surrounding Africa and the need for it to be dispelled, and it allows for ideas to be exchanged which can lead to development, growth, and progress. Click the link below to read our article: Malcolm X College
Black media is more important than ever because of the mass consumption of media and how incumbent it is for us to tell our own stories. This week, Sundial Media purchased Refinery29. Sundial Media currently owns Afropunk and Essence. Adding Refinery29 adds to an already well-established stable of brands that are being marketed and branded to reach a global Black audience. Click the link below to read our article: Sundial Media Purchases Refinery29
Shannon Sharpe sat with Steve Stoute and shared some gems about life, business, and music. I watched the interview so you don't have to. I pulled some of the more poignant lessons from the interview and compiled them into a list. He spoke extensively about artist owning their masters as well as how to get business done in a world where lots of ego is involved. Click the link below to read our article: Shannon Sharpe Sits With Steve Stoute
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Percival Everette reimagines a Mark Twain classic.
Claudette Johnson made the Turner Prize shortlist.
U.S. Census says Black wealth is on a national decline.
Black in Fashion will be released by WWD and will celebrate Black influences on culture and style
Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture, which Damiani Books will publish on April 30 will feature America’s Black cowboys.
Our Song of the Week: “Precious” by Xenia Manasseh (Kenya)