Six million dollar paintings
Things I missed or could not give proper attention this week, including artist Marlene Dumas keeping a blacklist barring those who resell her works too quickly from purchasing additional pieces.
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Truth and Reconciliation
The contrast between Argentina, where military officials from the dictatorship are still jailed for crimes, while in South Africa apartheid's leaders received amnesty, pensions, and privilege.
The Worlds of Tyler Perry
There's little depth in Tyler Perry’s films or characters, and he may not serve Black community, but his financial success and large Black working-class following is undeniable.
The Tribeca Film Festival
Previewing film festivals in the United States and their African offerings is exhausting: there’s little to excite, or the same familiar tropes and themes repeat.
Apartheid is a museum that no one visits
How much do young South Africans, especially college students, know about their history? Not much, if these videos are any indication.
Hasbara Studies
A new website, "Islam in Africa," claims to be a scholarly. On closer inspection, it turns out to be run of the mill Zionist propaganda.
Apartheid was a White Party on Steroids
Annie Liebovitz's insights of South Africa under apartheid was quite ordinary: basically she sound like every other white visitor.
Darfur to Brooklyn
Approximately 300 Darfuri immigrants from Sudan live in Kensington neighboorhood of Brooklyn in New York, making new lives.
The Soap Bar
The Girifna Movement, a social movement in northern Sudan, encourages voting and advocates for peaceful change amidst the country's depressing election scenario.
West Africa just can’t get a break
My latest roundup of happenings that couldn't get the full standalone post treatment.
Traces of Bhekumuzi Luthuli
White South African and Americans musicians have borrowed heavily and built a careers off the Maskandi music pioneered by working class musicians like Luthuli.