From Mofongo to Acarajé: 8 Latin American foods shaped by African influence
Latin American cuisine is known for bold flavors, colorful ingredients and dishes that have become staples far beyond the region. But many of those foods also carry the history and influence of the African diaspora. African people and their descendants have played a major role in shaping the food traditions of Latin America and the […]
Chris Brown rejects Texas honor, accuses Venton Jones of ‘tap dancing’ after apology
Days after receiving an honor from the State of Texas, Chris Brown is ready to give the award back. Brown responded to Texas State Rep. Venton Jones, who appeared on Don Lemon’s morning show on Tuesday to apologize to Black women and domestic abuse survivors for awarding Brown with a proclamation. Initially, Brown thanked both […]
Ed Sheeran loses all supporting acts after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestine stance
Less than 24 hours after Macklemore was removed from the remaining dates on Ed Sheeran‘s “LOOP” tour over his public support of Palestine, Sheeran’s band, along with the other openers of the tour, have all dropped out in a show of solidarity. Finneas, the brother of Billie Eilish; the Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe; the Irish […]