A quick guide to share 5 edible heirloom plants that hold significance in the African diaspora. You you can grow these in your garden now!
A quick guide to share 5 edible heirloom plants that hold significance in the African diaspora. You you can grow these in your garden now!
Black Panther, the Marvel & Disney movie, has been in theaters for less than one week and I have already seen it twice. Each time I viewed it, I wore clothing with prints to mimic traditional African garb for cosplay and to just look cute. My first outfit's top is a piece by modern African designer & brand, AleroJasmine. My husband and I made it a date day and it was a really good time being able to wi[...]
i.e. 80's West Coast African American Style Interpretation You're probably wondering why I'm creating a "cultural appreciation" post for the recently released movie, Straight Outta Compton, right? Well that's simple to answer. American culture (no matter the race, creed, or area) needs to be better understood. So now you're probably wondering what a sustainable life + style blogger has to say on that matter.[...]
Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 4! (See Installment 1 here, 2 here, 3 here) Diversity is the spice of life. I love pulling influence from different cultures. The easy access to knowledge of different peoples’ heritages has helped shaped me to be who I am today. Therefore, I practice love, not hate. At Old World New,[...]
Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 3! (See Installment 1 here, 2 here) Diversity is the spice of life. I love pulling influence from different cultures. The easy access to knowledge of different peoples’ heritages has helped shaped me to be who I am today. Therefore, I practice love, not hate. I practice cultural appreci[...]
Welcome to the Old World New presents: “Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation” Series, Installment 2! (See Installment 1 here) Diversity is the spice of life. I love pulling influence from different cultures. The easy access to knowledge of different peoples' heritage has helped shaped me to be who I am today. Therefore, practice love, not hate. Practice cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation[...]