The Magic of Sun Ra

AHHH - Sun Ra.. I have always savored the sounds and sights of this genius. I recently had a conversation that reminded me of his brilliance, his boldness and his ability to go against the grain, while maintaining the integrity of jazz music. I am a connoisseur of Afrofuturism, whether in my imagination, in modeling, … Continue reading The Magic of Sun Ra

Designer Relationships

Designer Relationships is a nod to those who are willing to address the complicated dynamics of relationships in recent times. I thought this book was pretty well written. It simply made an attempt to provide some clarity and depth to the varying types of relationships out there.. Have we gone too far with defining relationships? Should we stick … Continue reading Designer Relationships

Afrofuturism: Breakdown of Black Panther, intergalactic

Black Panther: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda Afrofuture at it’s best.  It combines a number of African cultures, languages, God/Goddess systems, and many other cultural references.  We see some of the main players:  T’Challa, Nakia, and M’Baku battling as an alliance in space against the Manifold and his Askari soldiers.  T’Challa, Nakia and the Maroons … Continue reading Afrofuturism: Breakdown of Black Panther, intergalactic

SYMBOLICALLY SPEAKING

Adinkra in origin, Esoteric in spirit. FAWAHODIE represents the #naturistvibe movement. Let go and let live. Life has become a constant tug of war, driven by the notion of constraints and conformity. Here at Nubian Core, we strive to rebel; we dispel myths of the caged bird. We adorn the Ankh, symbolizing the essence of … Continue reading SYMBOLICALLY SPEAKING