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Diversity in animation storytelling
Edi H. Doh Edi H. Doh

Diversity in animation storytelling

There are still many issues regarding Diversity in the animation industry. Most animations tell the story of the Western world and most often have non-white characters.

The jobs that play crucial roles are producers, writers, directors, and investors, these roles can lack Diversity.

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Empowering Pages: Celebrating Black-Owned Indie Bookstores
Shaniele Brown Shaniele Brown

Empowering Pages: Celebrating Black-Owned Indie Bookstores

Black-owned indie bookstores are cultural gems, enriching their communities with a hidden treasure of literature that celebrates and amplifies Black voices and experiences. They serve as safe spaces that spark creativity, dialogue, and community engagement, all while providing a platform for underrepresented voices in literature. These bookstores ensure that Black authors, Black culture, and history, along with social justice issues, are highlighted and included for all to enjoy.

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Black Women’s Impact on STEM Innovations
Shaniele Brown Shaniele Brown

Black Women’s Impact on STEM Innovations

In the dynamic world of Science and Technology, Black women have emerged as the trailblazers, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the landscape of discovery, calculations, and technological advancements. One such pioneer was Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), a mathematician at NASA who played a crucial role in calculating the trajectories for numerous National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), modern-day NASA, missions, including Neil Armstrong’s historic mission to the moon on Apollo 11.

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The Rise of AI in the Music Industry: A New Wave of Creativity or a Threat to Human Artistry?
Edi H. Doh Edi H. Doh

The Rise of AI in the Music Industry: A New Wave of Creativity or a Threat to Human Artistry?

At the forefront of much news since Taylor Swift’s last concert has been the growing presence of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. If you have been following developments, AI has slowly but surely made its way into everything, from pictures to videos to social media and now music. It is a friend you knew was going to the party but were not ready for.

It seems that AI is the new wave certainly, and the last was social media. Like so many we are not ready for the change but have to quickly accept it. So what exactly are we dealing with?

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Fashion's Environmental Footprint: Separating Eco-Smart from Greenwashing
Edi H. Doh Edi H. Doh

Fashion's Environmental Footprint: Separating Eco-Smart from Greenwashing

Sustainable fashion is a mindful practice of designing, producing, and consuming products with the environment as a priority. The terms eco-friendly, and eco-smart line are words often used in sustainable practice that have been seen in the fashion industry when referring to the environment, but what do they mean? What are some sustainable practices and their influences on fashion?

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The Digital Shift: Is Print Coming Back?
Joel Taylor Joel Taylor

The Digital Shift: Is Print Coming Back?

Is print coming back? Over the years we've seen the media shift to becoming more digital. Through the modernization of phones, laptops and other forms of devices. Not only has this sparked new ways to read and interact with stories; it has also made other ways to create content.

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Encouraging You to Romanticize the Week Before Christmas
Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson

Encouraging You to Romanticize the Week Before Christmas

It’s officially the best time of the year: the week leading up to Christmas. School’s out, the last email has been sent, and the radio stations got “Silent Night” by the Temptations on rotation. The week before Christmas is the embodiment of JOY. It's the perfect opportunity to slow down, relax, and immerse yourself in all things festive. So why not take a moment to romanticize the holidays and make the most of this wonderful time of year? Here’s how you can make the best of the week and immerse yourself in the holidays!

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No more downplaying in 2024: A word from Issa Rae
Sydney Johnson Sydney Johnson

No more downplaying in 2024: A word from Issa Rae

The end of the year is wrapping up and the new year is quickly approaching us. It is during this time that many begin to reflect on the past 365 days and start to visualize themselves in the new year. Setting new goals and new intentions.

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"Leave the World Behind" on Netflix: A Thrilling Ride
Joel Taylor Joel Taylor

"Leave the World Behind" on Netflix: A Thrilling Ride

The rise of technology has changed the way we live our lives. Often it feels like we have the world in our hands or pockets. Have we become too reliant on our devices? Are we losing the ability to freely live? Come with us as we break down the thriller on Netflix that is, “Leave the World Behind.”

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