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Cynthia Earle

Tv & Film BLOG

“I’ve always had an issue with the [assumption] that...Black people especially, aren’t relatable. I know we are.”
— Issa Rae
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Savage Beauty (Season 2)
Savage Beauty (Season 2)

Yesss! Two years later, the second iteration of this South African drama has blown its predecessor out of the water. It was certainly worth the wait. The writing, acting, cinematography, and character development all take it up a notch this season. It’s kind of like watching a whole new show.

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Savage Beauty and Colorism
Savage Beauty and Colorism

Savage Beauty revolves around a young woman who is seeking revenge for the crimes committed against her and her siblings by a ruthless cosmetics company. She cleverly infiltrates the family enterprise in an effort to expose its colorism and criminality.

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The Real Housewives of Dubai (Season 2)
The Real Housewives of Dubai (Season 2)

I think the first interesting point about this show is that the cast is entirely eclectic and diverse: three Black women, three white women, all from different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities. Dubai also of course attracts many people from around the world so it’s a truly global experience.

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March Watchlist: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
March Watchlist: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Spring has sprung! We’ll delve into the latest drama, thriller and docu-series that are returning and premiering this month. I have streamed two of the three titles already; so far I am less than thrilled by what is coming down the pike as far as original content goes. 

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“I’m interested in having people of color at the center of their own lives. We don’t need to be saved by anyone. We don’t need to have anyone sweeping in on a white horse or someone saving the day or assisting us in our own narrative.”
— Ava Duvernay

Social Commentary

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Too Black to be African
Too Black to be African

To my surprise, last Sunday’s News24 article had nothing to do with the crowned winner of Miss South Africa. I clicked into the article and was met with an unsavory story about how South Africans wanted to denigrate and eliminate a Top 9 finalist, Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, simply because she had Nigerian ancestry, and this apparently called into question the validity of her nationality and therefore her ability to represent the nation of South Africa. Umm…

Black Americans Are Not Experts on Race
Black Americans Are Not Experts on Race

Tyla, a South African singer of Coloured heritage, had a prosperous 2023, breaking into the global sphere with her summer bop, “Water.” While I was doing my usual perusing of Mzansi’s blogs, I stumbled upon an article discussing Black Americans’ contention with a South African woman being described as Coloured. Here we go…

White Women: Stop Monopolizing Womanhood
White Women: Stop Monopolizing Womanhood

This post has been brewing since 2018, when I saw yet another business study article penned by a white woman discussing the inequities that, “Women and People of Color” face in the workplace; however, it was finally birthed and posted due to the recent article authored by Dana Brownlee titled, “Why Is The Phrase ‘White Women’ Triggering For Many White Women?” Why indeed.

Travel BLOG

“Travel for me is about deep cultural dives...”
— Jessica Nabongo
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Are Other Countries Racist?
Are Other Countries Racist?

I take issue with people saying that the U.S. is the only anti-Black and racist country in the world. White supremacy has a global reach. So does anti-Blackness. Just because you stayed in a country for a week as a tourist and had a great time doesn’t mean the place isn’t racist. I’ve experienced racism in the Maldives, Morocco, Qatar, and the Dominican Republic, where my Black friends and I were denied entry into and then forcibly removed from a nightclub.

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4 Steps to Becoming a Better Traveler
4 Steps to Becoming a Better Traveler

While I have always been consumed by an ever-growing wanderlust, I have not been the smartest about making travel work for me. By that I mean I have not sowed and reaped the benefits of allowing my trips to accumulate points. I was additionally unaware of certain hacks that make the actual process of journeying overseas a more manageable ordeal. I am applying the following tips going forward and hope you can do the same.

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BusinesS BLOG

“Economic growth doesn’t mean anything unless it is inclusive growth.”
— John Green
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6 Black-Owned Businesses to Shop Today
6 Black-Owned Businesses to Shop Today

Do you remember when you first decided to #BuyBlack? The movement continues to intensify as a growing number of people pursue entrepreneurship and actively invest in our communities.

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5 Boss Ladies Every Black Woman Needs to Follow
5 Boss Ladies Every Black Woman Needs to Follow

The following businesswomen are not only killing the game, but pouring into their communities in various ways. Join me in celebrating their accomplishments, and becoming further driven by their success.

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