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A culture-rooted home for Black stories. We shine a light on who we are, how we live, and where we’re headed. This is truth told our way.

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Which track owned the New Music Friday yesterday??

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY | 12/06/26

Ayra Starr - Tornado
Zaylevelten - Go Again
Shallipopi - Allergies
LeoStayTrill & Shoday - Till The Wheels Fall Off
Naira Marley, Kizz Daniel - Ijoba
Bloody Civilian, Terry Apala, Boj - Space Fuji
Ronaldinho - Camisa 10
6uff & Tuff King - Ripper’s

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup officially opened on June 11, 2010, at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The historic tournament marked the first time football’s biggest event was hosted on African soil, drawing billions of viewers worldwide.

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On June 10, 1854, James Augustine Healy was ordained as a priest at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, making him the first known African American Roman Catholic priest.

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Who would you add to this list? Let us know below! 🏆

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The future isn’t just African; it’s right now. 🌍✨

We’re celebrating the new wave of visionaries redefining the global creative landscape.

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#CTDAMedia #YoungGiftedAndAfrican #GenZAfrica #CultureShifters #AfricanExcellence

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From dominating the global charts to setting international trends, these Gen Z creatives are exercising their freedom to be authentically, unapologetically African on the world stage.

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To submit: send your draft (docs link), and byline to [email protected]

Note: This is not a paid opening.

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If you have a story that belongs on a platform dedicated to Black excellence, this is for you.

We cover:
1. Culture & Lifestyle
2. Music & Film
3. Sport
4. Travel & Diaspora
5. Black History
6. Tech & IP

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What we ask:

1. Original writing (no AI-generated content)
2. Culturally grounded — speak to the Black experience authentically
3. 300–2,500 words, submitted as a Google Doc
4. No press releases or promotional copy

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Tupac said it best. It’s not about being the one who gets all the credit, it’s about paying it forward. Let’s clean up what’s dirty, speak the truth, and motivate someone watching us today. 🗣️✊🏾

#2PacQuotes #BlackExcellence #Inspire #KnowledgeIsPower #Leadership

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On June 8, 2009, Omukama Chwa II Kabalega of Bunyoro-Kitara was officially proclaimed a National Hero of the Republic of Uganda by President Yoweri Museveni.

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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic,
‘MICHAEL, has officially become Lionsgate’s highest-grossing film of all time after bringing in an astounding $898 million worldwide.

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Which Nina Simone song speaks to your soul the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏾

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She didn’t just sing about the times, she shaped them. ✊🏾��

For this week’s CTDA Media Spotlight, we are honoring the High Priestess of Soul: the incomparable Nina Simone.

Check through to see why her legacy is the true definition of using art for liberation. 👇

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It’s impossible to ignore the cultural weight of her catalog. Nina Simone’s music wasn���t just for entertainment; it was the ultimate soundtrack for civil rights and Black liberation. She used her soulful voice as literal weapons in the fight for freedom. 

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What is the next African genre you think will go global; Gqom OR Bongo Flava ??