Although we may take it for granted now, it used to be very uncommon to see Black characters in pajamas. The first African-American characters were only peripheral, meaning we never got to see where they lived, much less their bedroom attire. But this began to change in the 70s, as TV shows such as Good …
Now that I work from home, I can wear my afro-centric clothing without the white gaze. I love it! I have pajamas I purchased online that remind me of The Ancestors. I got them in flannel and in satin, so I can wear them year round. There’s a certain level of confidence I get from …
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African nationals wore their heritage and culture at the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics. Here’s an overview of the top 10 best dressed delegations. Bénin. Dressed in traditional custom matching outfits, the Benin delegation is wearing a fabric called “lessi” , or lace. Shades of royal blue remind us of the nation once called …
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“She asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engaged”Article by Francesca Street, CNN • Published 17th October 2022 Serendipitous meeting: On her first day exploring Benin in West Africa, Rachel Décoste asked a passerby, Honoré Orogbo, for directions. Two weeks later, Rachel and Honoré were engaged. See photos of their life …
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Vous avez peut-être lu un extrait de l’article de CNN.com qui a parut dans la série “Chance Encounters”. Et, oui! C’est de nous qu’ils parlent! On vous partage une version traduite librement pour les francophones. Bonne lecture! De la série « RENCONTRES FORTUITES » sur CNN.com TRADUCTION PAR WOKE ENTERPRISES, INC. CANADA. Heureux hasard: Lors de …
I married an African man. He is kind, gentle, thoughtful… and he cooks! We live in a northern climate. It is cold in the winter. It requires flannel pajamas — something he didn’t have in his tropical wardrobe. As winter approached, I went hunting for flannel pajamas for men. I quickly realized that the available …
