Local Black-Owned Restaurants
Where to get seasoned food Are you interested in some black culture just in time for Black History Month? Check out these businesses throughout Baltimore and Columbia. It is incredibly important to help support all businesses, big or small, within the black community. Busboys and Poets is found in Columbia near Merriweather Post Pavilion. It thrives because of its culture, entertainment, and environment. This restaurant … Continue reading Local Black-Owned Restaurants
The Importance of Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated by POC (people of color) to look back and honor the achievements of black activists and look back on how far we have come to give us feeling of relief. To give a very brief history of BHM, it all began in 1915, almost a century after the passing of the 13th amendment that made slavery illegal. … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month
“Her” Movie Review
The Tale of Semi-Sentient Love On December 18, 2013, the mature Spike Jonze wrote, directed, and co-produced the film, Her, which was initially released limitedly in North America, then widely released on January 10, 2014. The strange launching of the movie parallels both its content and creator. You may recognize the name Spike Jonze from the 2009 live-action “Where the Wild Things Are” movie, Kanye … Continue reading “Her” Movie Review
Europe Amid an Energy Crisis
How Europe Handled Winter Amid a Looming Energy Crisis At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, many western nations sanctioned Russia, banning the import of Russian natural gas. It was significant because Russian natural gas keeps European towns and businesses running. Everything from manufacturing goods to heating homes is fueled by Russian natural gas. Initially, prices spiked, but it was not anything of serious … Continue reading Europe Amid an Energy Crisis
Romantic Classics
Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day Staying in this Valentine’s Day? Here are some movies I recommend you watch to celebrate the holiday of love. The Photograph (2020): A romantic drama, The Photograph stars LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae. Two people are brought together after a photograph torn in two helps them to trace the truth about their family’s past. Available on Amazon Prime Video, … Continue reading Romantic Classics
