Africa

In an article about The Woman King, illustration of Viola Davis' character

‘The Woman King’ Celebrates a Forgotten History and the Importance of Representation on Screen

The latest film featuring Viola Davis demonstrates the importance of both diverse creators and shining a light on events previously confined to the margins.…

October 2, 2022

Africans depicted as royal in ‘Black Is King.’

Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ Will Celebrate All Things Africa

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Queen Bey is back with a new visual album that aims to uplift Black culture, but not everyone is excited about it.…

July 20, 2020

An interview with Dr. Camille Locht in which he suggested using Africans as lab rats to test for COVID-19 vaccines.

‘Africans Are Not Lab Rats,’ Nor Are They Immune to Coronavirus

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Two doctors came under intense criticism after suggesting using African nations as testing grounds for a COVID-19 vaccine, prompting the hashtag #AfricansAreNotLabRats…

April 26, 2020

Varehya Pratt Is Representing Africa One Hat at a Time

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Varehya Pratt, a junior at Colorado State University, is bringing representation across the country with her line of Zukente hats.…

February 24, 2018