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Music of the Day: Emeline Michel

Frequently referred to as “the Joni Mitchell of Haiti,” singer/songwriter Emeline Michel is a highly regarded daughter of contemporary Haitian music. Emeline sings in French and her native Creole, taking listeners on a journey of Haitian resilience through song. She calls it “Haitian soul and roots.”

Remembering Trayvon Martin

One year ago today. By remembering Trayvon Martin, we continue our dialogue about race in America. “Trayvon was black, and holding that card is still the deadliest thing in America. If we forget Trayvon, we forget why he was targeted. We forget why he died,” Christina Coleman wrote in the GlobalGrind.

Follower of the Week: Sera Lubowa Muhenda

This week: Sera Lubowa Muhenda, model from USA/Uganda.  

“Why hire a black model when you could just paint a white one?”

In March’s issue of Numéro France, 16-year-old Ondria Hardin was photographed by Sebastian Kim wearing blackface for an editorial called, “African Queen.” Anybody who still thinks blackface is cool in fashion? Blackface is anything but fresh and new. It’s racially offensive, not to mention completely unnecessary. Ondria Hardin was not the only model available, and I guarantee there were plenty of [...]

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Music of the Day: Jebonair

Beautiful vibe. UK electro-soul singer Jebonair. Listen for yourself:

Beauty of the Moment: Erykah Badu

Yes, today’s Beauty of the Moment is none other than Erykah Badu herself!

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