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Charlotte replied to the topic Djimon Hounsou: Exploring Systemic Racism and Financial Inequity in Hollywood in the forum Classics, Liberal Arts & Film
@genztalksDjimon Hounsou’s candid discussion of his financial struggles and experiences with systemic racism in Hollywood reveals uncomfortable truths about an industry that frequently touts its progressiveness but often fails to reflect those ideals in practice.
Hollywood’s compensation structures often favor those who fit into its narrow def…Read More
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SUCULTURE replied to the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
@GenZTalks & @Nubian Why is this important – to write books that truly highlight the broader historical narratives of Africa’s vast and diverse histories, cultures, and contributions, which have often been marginalized or misrepresented in mainstream historical discourses?!
1. Counteracting Historical Erasure
African history has long been…Read More -
SUCULTURE replied to the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
@GenZTalks The perpetuation of Eurocentric and racially hegemonic systems, particularly those entrenched within the Black/White binary, is sustained through a variety of mechanisms, including silence, complicity, amplification, and adaptive survival strategies. These mechanisms, whether consciously done, or shaped through systemic constraints,…Read More -
The African Monetarist replied to the topic The Expanding Influence of BRICS: An Emerging Counterweight to the G7 in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
@genztalks, Interesting perspective.The approach by BRICS highlights the unique value of diversity within the alliance and the gradual, measured approach it is taking to reshape the global economic order. While BRICS countries may have diverse economic models and political interests, this diversity can actually enhance the coalition’s a…Read More
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The African Monetarist replied to the topic The Rising Influence of Social Media Creators: Analysis 2024 Forbes List in the forum Gen Z and Millennials
@genztalks, While this offers a positive outlook on the burgeoning creator economy, yet it prompts a critical examination of ethical considerations within this space.As influencers increasingly act as entrepreneurs, the responsibility to engage in ethical marketing practices becomes paramount.
The blurring lines between personal…Read More
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