Nekita

Some of us often shy away from strongly affirming or recognizing our racial identity because we believe that it makes people of other races uncomfortable.  Some of us also believe that racial identity is a thing of the past and that it leads to division and would like to be identified simply as human beings. However, […]

“God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.” ~ Marcus Garvey

Canadian recording artist Nelly Furtado, recently revealed via twitter that she was paid $1 million for a 45 minutes performance by the Gadhafi family in 2007 and indicated that the money will be donated to charity. Other internationally renowned entertainers including Lionel Richie, power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Usher have also received […]

The 83rd Academy Awards aired last night and amid all the glitz and glamour, there has been some brewing controversy surrounding the “whiteness” of this year’s ceremony.  Upon the announcement of this year’s nominees, many noted that there was an obvious lack of films featuring people of colour.  Manohla Dargis and A.O. Scott recently featured and […]

“It’s not an easy road, Many see the glamour and the glitter, And think it’s a bed of rose,Who feels it knows” Not An Easy Road lyrics – M. Myrie International reggae superstar Buju Banton, given name Mark Myrie, was found guilty of drug related charges on February 22, 2011, at the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court […]

Since it doesn’t look like D’Angelo is coming back…… I think singer/songwriter Timothy Bloom can fill that void! lol… beautiful song…”I want you to remember me and lead my legacy until the end of time”