Blog
Culture, music, art, fashion and social justice from Africa, the diaspora and beyond.
GeneralMMOD: Monday's Black Owned Motivation #2
Yes, like we said before, we all know how Monday's can be. It's the day of a new start and new beginnings, but it can also be stressful. You might have to deal with a workload…
GeneralMMOD: Monday's Black Owned Motivation #1
We all know how Monday's can be. It's the day of a new start and new beginnings, but it can also be stressful. You might have to deal with a workload you don't even enjoy,…
NewsMH17 WAS SHUT DOWN ACCORDING TO DUTCH INVESTIGATORS
Dutch investigators say that they have uncovered hard evidence that a Russian army missile system fired the missile that shot down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine four years…
GeneralNew Skool Rules Goes NL
The biggest international Urban Music conference and festival decided to 'stay close to home' for the first time in the 'The New Skool Rules' history. The three-day conference,…
GeneralFrizzy hair representing a Forest negro?
The RTL program ‘Bubbels and Gloss’ made a big mistake when one of the presenters made a hurtful and unthoughtful comment. In the show, where hairdresser Mirande Bakker was a…
General2ManySiblings ASOS made in Kenya
It's not only handmade, but for the first time ever the offering is unisex. With this new collection they took it to a whole nother level. We are talking about the latest Made…
GeneralHip-Hop Evolution Showcase!
A world without Hiphop? That is something no one can imagine. But that wasn't always the case. Do you know where Hiphop was born and how it developed through the years? Do you…
GeneralRum on the Rocks
Looking for some real fun? 'Rum on the rocks' is one of the most authentic parties of Amsterdam and you just can't describe the atmosphere if you haven't been there. If have a…
GeneralSemai
Amsterdam North is happening right now and it is only getting better. Two years ago Feven, a eritrean mother of three, decided to open a eritrean restaurant. Here she serves…
GeneralOSHUN: On the rise
Alkebulan had the chance to interview Oshun. This conversation took place in a cab on their way back from a photo shoot. The two beautiful girls; Niambi and Thandi enlighten us…
GeneralTHIS IS AMERICA
Donald Glover better known by his stage name ‘Childish Gambino’ dropped this weekend a dope ass thought-provoking music video titled ‘This Is America’. I strongly believe that…
GeneralThe Color Purple
We all know the powerful story behind 'The Color Purple', the movie from 1985 in which Whoopie Goldberg and Oprah played amazing leading roles. After 11 nominations, the movie…