Category: African American Culture

Migration has been the lot of the human race since ancient times. People have journeyed across the world in search of happiness, a new life, or have been forced by the domineering and evil power of racism. The unwritten rule of racism has been firmly embedded in our history and has resulted in many battle…

Introduction: ‘Hip Hop America’ by Nelson George is a thought-provoking exploration of the cultural phenomenon that is hip hop. In this summary essay, we delve into the key themes and ideas presented in the book, shedding light on the impact and significance of hip hop in American society. From its origins in the Bronx to…

Imagine a world where the stories of countless individuals who contributed to shaping history were silenced, forgotten, or overshadowed. That world was a reality for far too long. Thankfully, Black History Month emerged as a beacon of light, a time to celebrate, honor, and educate about the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black individuals throughout…

Abstract This essay provides some secret messages about Jordan Peele’s film, Get Out that revealed racism in American culture. The author argues that Peele’s Get Out illustrates the protracted terrorism that is whiteness and the concomitant objectification and utilization of the black body for white survival, accumulation, and pleasure. The film challenges those audiences to…

Marc Jacob’s SpringSummer 2017 show featured predominantly white models including the industry’s ‘top models’, Bella and Gigi Hadid and Kendal Jenner, wearing wigs styled in pastel-colored dreadlocks for a ‘cyberpunk goth’ look inspired by ‘ravers’, ‘acid house’, ‘Harajuku girls’ and director Lana Wachowski’s distinctive hairdo. From the 52 shows, less than 10 of the models…