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On May 8, 2006, a South African judge ruled that ANC leader Jacob Zuma was not guilty of the rape of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo. I am Khanga, performed on the eve of the bi-annual Afrovibes Festival, was her response to the court's verdict.

Culture Finds: I am Khanga

On May 8, 2006, a South African judge ruled that ANC leader Jacob Zuma was not guilty of the rape of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo. I am Khanga, performed on the eve of the bi-annual Afrovibes Festival, was her response to the court's verdict.

Dec, 24 · in Culture Finds,Prose
The freedom to express Cannot be given up. It comes from God. Be free and brave. Only one prison remains: Our minds.

Quote #19: Speak Out

The freedom to express
Cannot be given up.
It comes from God.
Be free and brave.
Only one prison remains:
Our minds.

Dec, 21 · in Culture Finds,Quotes
Sculpted images of African men and women were rarely shown in public galleries before the 19th century, but Charles Cordier's plaster bust of "Saïd Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur (Sudan)" had a tremendous reception, when it was displayed at the 1848 Paris Salon.

Culture Finds: Charles Henri Joseph Cordier

Sculpted images of African men and women were rarely shown in public galleries before the 19th century, but Charles Cordier's plaster bust of "Saïd Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur (Sudan)" had a tremendous reception, when it was displayed at the 1848 Paris Salon.

Nov, 27
When Benazir Bhutto was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, she became the first women ever to lead a Muslim nation. On 27 December 2007, her life and leadership was cut short by a suicide bomb attack and shooting. BHUTTO, a new film by Duane Baughman, reveals her legacy as seen through an intrepid political career.

Culture Finds: BHUTTO

When Benazir Bhutto was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988, she became the first women ever to lead a Muslim nation. On 27 December 2007, her life and leadership was cut short by a suicide bomb attack and shooting. BHUTTO, a new film by Duane Baughman, reveals her legacy as seen through an intrepid political career.

Nov, 24
The Girl Scout Research Institute's latest survey, Beauty Redefined: Girls and Body Image (2010), demonstrates that many girls consider the body image sold by the fashion industry unrealistic, creating an unattainable model of beauty.

Beauty Redefined: Girls and Body Image

The Girl Scout Research Institute's latest survey, Beauty Redefined: Girls and Body Image (2010), demonstrates that many girls consider the body image sold by the fashion industry unrealistic, creating an unattainable model of beauty.

Nov, 23
Known best for richly colorful cultural testaments, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu prepares for the release of his feature film directorial debut "Restless City".

Culture Finds: “Restless City” from Andrew Dosunmu

Known best for richly colorful cultural testaments, photographer and filmmaker Andrew Dosunmu prepares for the release of his feature film directorial debut "Restless City".

Nov, 13
“I feel sad. I don’t know where my son is. I feel a huge amount of sadness…When he left he said, ‘Mum, I’ll call you in 12 days’, but I never heard from him again. I still have hope.” – Mother of Migrant (Mexico, 2010)

Quote #18: The Invisibles

“I feel sad. I don’t know where my son is. I feel a huge amount of sadness…When he left he said, ‘Mum, I’ll call you in 12 days’, but I never heard from him again. I still have hope.” – Mother of Migrant (Mexico, 2010)

Nov, 09

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