Category: News + Notes

B.R.U.H. stands for “Black Renditions of Universal Heroes.” It is a term coined by Markus Prime to describe his artistic style and approach, which seeks to highlight the stories and experiences of Black individuals in a way that is universal and accessible to all. The term also reflects Prime’s desire to challenge the traditional portrayal…

Claudia Rankine’s “The End of the Alphabet” is a thought-provoking and deeply emotional collection of poems that explore themes of mortality, love, and the complexities of human relationships. Throughout the collection, Rankine employs a range of poetic forms and techniques to explore these themes in a way that is both accessible and deeply moving. Claudia…

In the digital age, weaponized incompetence has become a pervasive problem, dating back to the early days of personal computing. It is the act of using a lack of technological skills as a weapon to avoid responsibility, shift blame, or gain an advantage over others. This phenomenon has been amplified by the increasing importance of…

The quote “Sympathy? That’s in the dictionary between shit and syphilis” is a provocative and somewhat crass way of saying that sympathy is often perceived as a negative or undesirable quality. It suggests that sympathy is seen as something dirty or shameful, rather than something to be valued or celebrated. The quote is often attributed…

The quote “Richly complexioned on a whole” refers to the idea that one’s racial and cultural identity is an essential part of their being, and that it should be embraced and celebrated rather than suppressed or downplayed. As a Black person of African descent, you may have experienced challenges in showing up in your authentic…

Believe it or not, napping as an adult is not a new trend. In fact, our ancestors used to practice something called “biphasic sleep,” which means they slept twice in a day—once at night and again during the day. This practice was common in many ancient cultures, including the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians. They recognized…

“You can work to live, or you can design a life”—this quote is both inspiring and prophetic. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to be slaves to our jobs, but instead, we can create a life that we love. Let’s face it, most of us have to work to make a living. But that…

I give my grandma credit for this quote, but somewhere long ago I heard the saying “give time, time,” and it has stuck with me. Giving time the time it takes to complete a task successfully is an essential aspect of any successful endeavor. All too often, we rush through projects, taking shortcuts and trying…

There is something truly magical about fresh flowers that can brighten up any room or occasion. They are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also hold significant cultural and historical importance. From religious ceremonies to wedding bouquets, flowers have played a vital role in human culture for centuries. One of the most beautiful things about…

Earth Day is an annual event that takes place on April 22nd, where people from all around the world come together to celebrate the planet we live on and raise awareness about the environmental issues that threaten it. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, and was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson…