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18 Oct

Daniel Obasi’s photos highlight the queer communities of Nigeria

Inspired by sex, sci-fi and Afrofuturism, the photographer makes work for the country’s minorities, offering a perspective that permits them to ‘dream and be free’ The previous few years have seen a big shift in what we see, as we widen our gaze beyond Western fashion ideals and sweetness standards. Nigerian-born Daniel Obasi is considered one of those leading the charge, and he has turn out to be renowned for styling, photography, film, and artistic direction for publications like Vogue, Atmos, and Nataal, in addition to music videos for Kali Uchis and Amaarae, and Beyoncé’s Black is King. Now, his game-changing work is the main target of his digital exhibition for Homecoming Gallery, curated...
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16 Sep

Warren Buffett Partners With Girls Inc. To Amplify Leadership

Warren Buffett is a really wealthy man—but he’s proving to even have a heart of gold. It was recently announced that Motiva, a tech design concept brand that created a photograph of the billionaire displaying several of his most famous quotes, is auctioning off a signed copy to profit Girls Inc. “We’ve essentially invented a latest type of expression for artists and thought leaders,” says Ronen Shilo, the founding father of Motiva. “Each Motiva is exclusive because it captures the essence of the artist or thought leader through keywords hidden inside its distinctive letter grid.” In response to a news release shared with Essence, the piece is being auctioned off as a component of ‘Motiva for a Cause’, an initiative geared...
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11 Sep

DOJ Investigates Dumping Of Dead Bodies In Houston’s Black

Last Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that their Civil Rights division will likely be leading an “environmental justice investigation into the City of Houston’s operations, policies and practices related to illegal dumping.” In an announcement, Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said “Illegal dumpsites not only attract rodents, mosquitos and other vermin that pose health risks, but they also can contaminate surface water and impact proper drainage, making areas more vulnerable to flooding.” Clarke went on to clarify how nobody in america ought to be exposed to risk of illness and other serious harm due to ineffective solid waste management or inadequate enforcement programs. “We'll conduct a good and thorough investigation of those environmental justice concerns...
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