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Meet Raoul Peck, Director of the Powerful New James Baldwin Documentary 'I Am Not Your Negro'

The filmmaker behind 'I Am Not Your Negro' discusses James Baldwin and the creative process behind his unconventional new documentary.

“The story of the Negro in America is the story of America. It is not a pretty story. What can we do?”

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9 Black-Owned Goodies for the Natural Hair Lovers in Your Life

Here's nine gifts from Black-owned businesses for the hair aficionados in your life.

This is our seventh gift guide in the run-up to the holidays. Keep checking for more lists of great African products here. And for more ideas check out the Okayafrica Shop.

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The Audacity of Solange in 'Don't Touch My Hair'

If the hairstyles are the paint in Solange's "Don't Touch My Hair," then the Black bodies are surely the canvas.

African Perspectives Take Center Stage At The 2016 Armory Show

These two history-making curators are giving young African Diaspora artists starring roles at this year's Armory Show in New York City.

This New York City Fashion Shoot Is A Gorgeous Love Letter To Iman

Beau Monde Society's Jennifer Nnamani reimagines images from Iman's earlier NYC editorials as an homage to the Somali supermodel.

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