lambadinha:

Queens






Parable of the light: When the Lights Shut Off: Kendrick Lamar and the Decline of the Black Blues Narrative by Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah

lambadinha:

IN A MOMENT I will tell you why Kendrick Lamar, a young rapper from Compton, deserves much of the acclaim, and, even more so, the analysis he has received, but first let us deal with the vanguard of black memoirists who came before him and in whose well-forged path he follows.

In the summer of…







Honey Child: Black Future Month: #1 Ryan Coogler and Stan Lathan, Filmmakers

briggyf:

black future month. brought to you by my girl @chinakahodge she kicked it off w/ @coog and im learning more and more about incredibly inspiring people in their fields presently and formerly.

getbacktv:

It’s the first of February, so you already know what time it is. For the third year,…

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npr:

Quvenzhané Wallis just made history. With the announcement of the nominees for the 85th annual Academy Awards this morning, the Louisiana-born Wallis, just 9 years old, is now the youngest ever nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Wallis, who was just 5 when she auditioned for the role in “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has received major recognition and critical acclaim for her portrayal of the character Hushpuppy.
via Quvenzhané Wallis & Oscars: 9-Year-Old Is Youngest Best Actress Nominee Ever
jenesismagazine:

Women Not Named Rihanna You Should Check In 2013
1. Jhene Aiko
2. Mara Hruby
3. Arima ederra
4. Courtney Noelle
5. Phlo Finister
6. Lianne La Havas
Listen here: http://www.jenesismagazine.com/women-not-named-rihanna-you-should-check-in-2013.html
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lambadinha:

Leila Khaled.

This amazing woman. 
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iamawinrar:

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tinyp0tato:


The Kiss, today (23/10/2012) in Marseille, France. 
Two young women kissed in front of anti same sex marriage/adoption protesters.

Aw, France. Yes.

I love how offended some of the people look.  

Lovers used: ‘Same Sex Kiss’; Critical hit! It’s super effective!
pearlfectchassi:

Oh how I love THIS! 
In the October issue of Essence, legendary actress Ruby Dee reflected on still being in love with life, family and her late husband Ossie Davis. 
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