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Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

Choreographer Luam Keflezgy On How To Overcome The Stigma Of Arts as a Career In African Families

"I choreographed the power of the women in my culture into a dance performed by the biggest force in music. It was my way of reconciling my departure of what my culture expected of me (medicine) with a path they didn't understand (dance). And I did it in a way that would make them proud and take ownership." - Luam Keflezgy

art

March 11, 2019

Black to the Future II: Afrofuturism Should Be Put Into Practice as Much as It's Consumed—But How?

Black to the Future II: Afrofuturism Should Be Put Into Practice as Much as It's Consumed—But How?

We close out our month exploring Afrofutures with an in-depth essay on the real possibility of putting Afrofuturism into action.

popular

May 31, 2018

Janelle Monáe’s 'Dirty Computer' Is a Battle Cry For Those of Us Who Refuse to Surrender

Janelle Monáe’s 'Dirty Computer' Is a Battle Cry For Those of Us Who Refuse to Surrender

Janelle Monáe's latest offering sends an unfiltered message of love, inclusivity and resistance.

music

May 4, 2018

Celebrating the Taboo: Janelle Monae's 'Pynk' and Why I'm Refusing to Accept That Vaginas are Vulgar

Celebrating the Taboo: Janelle Monae's 'Pynk' and Why I'm Refusing to Accept That Vaginas are Vulgar

Here's to openly celebrating the power of the vagina.

culture

May 1, 2018

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