Cultural Connection
William Eric Bush-Anderson, known as WEBA, transitioned from a set assistant to an accomplished filmmaker through a decade of dedication. His directorial debut, Lanier, is a horror-thriller inspired by the true events of Lake Lanier and Oscarville, Georgia, available on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV. Seeking to delve deeper into the lake’s history, he created the docuseries Surviving Lake Lanier, set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024. Bush-Anderson’s work sheds light on Georgia’s complex history, offering audiences both thrilling and thought-provoking narratives.
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) -Many are unaware of the deep African roots in Latin America, with countries like Mexico and Peru receiving more enslaved Africans than the United States during the transatlantic slave trade. This hidden history is often overlooked but has left an indelible mark on the culture, traditions, and fight for freedom in these nations. In […]
Today, we mark the 186th Emancipation Day in Jamaica, a day that signifies the triumph over the shackles of slavery and the enduring spirit of a people who have risen from the ashes of oppression. This day, celebrated every August 1st, is not only a Jamaican commemoration but also a day of reflection, unity, and […]
Who are the Maroons? The Maroons of Jamaica are descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped from Spanish and later British plantations during the 17th and 18th centuries. The term “Maroon” comes from the Spanish word “cimarrón,” meaning wild or untamed, and was used to describe runaway slaves who formed independent communities. These communities were established […]
(ReggaeVibeMedia.com) – Country music, often viewed as quintessentially American and traditionally associated with white Southern culture, actually has deep roots in Black musical traditions. The genre’s development is closely tied to the African American experience, particularly in the Southern United States. Instruments and Influence One of the key instruments in country music, the banjo, has […]
(February 10, 1955 – January 18, 2022) How her story lasted this long without being featured is unfathomable. She stands as the only woman ever drafted in the NBA draft. Harris is one of the pioneers of women’s basketball. From 1975 to 1977, she was a member of Delta State University’s basketball team that won […]
John Ware (1845 – 12 September 1905) was an African-American cowboy best remembered for his ability to ride and train horses and for bringing the first cattle to Southern Alberta in 1882, helping to create that province’s important ranching industry.[ Ware was born into slavery on a plantation near Georgetown, South Carolina. After the American Civil War he left the Carolinas for Texas […]
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