Black Culture

dezigneink:

Au naturale.

vintageblackglamour:

Speaking of Marilyn Monroe and the Mocambo in Hollywood. In 1955, Ms. Monroe persuaded the owner of the Mocambo to hire Ella Fitzgerald (the Mocambo did not book Black artists). Ms. Fitzgerald on Ms. Monroe to Ms. magazine in 1972: “I oweMarilyn Monroe a real debt…it was because of her that I played the Mocambo, a very popular nightclub in the ’50s. She personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him - and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status - that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman - a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.” 

jaleesabartley:

 Ghanaian Movie Single Six charts the trials and tribulations of 6 single women living in the bustling city of Accra. 

I feel in love with this quirky bunch and the story that rivals Americas Single Ladies and trumps most reality shows. You have to check it out! 

Part 1:

http://afrolynx.com/single-part-1/

forshoworforsoul:

Baby slings have been around a long time.. just ask my ancsestors.

africlecticmagazine:

“Information about the Black reality and experience must be transmitted as broadly and as intensely as possible. Black singers must sing about it, Black researchers must identify it, Black actors must act it, Black scholars must conceptualize it, Black teachers must teach it, and Black preachers must preach it. From the cradle to the grave, we must submerge ourselves; from books, pictures and whatever source that will bring messages to our minds. Each bit of information helps to mold the keys which will open the chains that remain on our minds.” -Naim Akbar