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For the next book in our Book Club, we read “Familiar.” Familiar, by Danai Gurira is a play about family, culture, traditions, and relationships. Danai does an impeccable job of capturing some of the natural tension that exists in any family. She also does a great job of capturing the complexities of embracing the new without forsaking the old. The immigrant experience is dynamic in all its regards. And it becomes more dynamic when outsiders are marrying in.
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There have been dozens of father-son duos to play in the NBA. Every single time, the son played years after the father played. This week that all changed. Lebron James and Lebron James Jr. (Bronny) became the first father-son duo to play in the NBA simultaneously. It becomes more amazing when considering that they're on the same team. Although it was a preseason game, the significance isn't minimized.
Claressa Shields is a 29-year-old boxer from Flint Michigan. Her accomplishments include gold medals in London and Rio de Janeiro. The trailer for her new biopic "The Fire Inside" has been released and Shields will be portrayed by actress, singer, and songwriter Ryan Destiny. The film was written by Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk, Dear White People, Underground Railroad) and will be the directorial debut of Rachel Morrison (cinematographer for Fruitvale Station and Black Panther). Check the trailer out below.
John Stewart/Green Lantern is one of the most important characters in the DC Comics Universe. Casting Green Lantern is just as important as the character's writing. This week, James Gunn announced that Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge, Mufasa: The Lion King, Underground Railroad) will be Green Lantern in HBO's upcoming Lantern series.
The 2025 Met Gala theme was announced this week and it's "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." The theme is inspired by Dr. Monica L. Miller's book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. Dr. Miller is a Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Barnard College and Columbia University. Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair the 2025 Met Gala. LeBron James will be an honorary chair.
Media is an important tool when it pertains to controlling the narrative. It can sway opinions, influence the masses, and confirm or negate biases. Africa, like any other place, is susceptible to the consequences of biases. A new report has revealed that Africa loses about $4.2 billion a year due to the erroneous portrayal of the continent in the Western media.
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Delaware State has decided to start a clothing line that it will own and distribute. Five percent of the profits from this venture will go towards scholarships.
Art in Africa is vital to changing the narrative, and steps are being taken to decolonize it and move the art scene on the continent forward.
Ethiopia was the first nation in the world to ban the import of gas-powered passenger vehicles. With 100,000 electric cars on the road, that number is projected to quadruple by 2032.
Congo has the world's second-largest rainforest. Studying the biodiversity in the rainforest has been slowed down due to a lack of local scientists who can be there all year round.
A Cold Wall founder, Samuel Ross, and his new company SR_A Line will be collaborating with Zara. The first collection will be coming in Spring of 2025.
Standout Interviews from This Week:
Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler speak about filmmaking.
Ta-Nahisi Coates and Trevor Noah speak about Coates’s recent CBS interview.
Jerry Lorenzo speaks about his journey in fashion.
Song of the Week: “Why Lie?” by Skepta, Flo Milli (U.K./U.S.A.)