#African influence

[turiyatitta]

Unveiling the African Essence in Eastern Philosophy

A Tribute during Black History MonthAs we embark on the celebration of Black History Month, it’s essential to recognize the myriad contributions of African descendants not just in shaping modern civilization but also in sculpting the contours of Eastern philosophy. The historical interweaving of African traditions with Eastern thought offers a rich narrative, highlighting a profound exchange of…

View On WordPress

#African influence #ancestral wisdom #ancient Egypt #Black History Month #Eastern Philosophy #Greek philosophy #Interconnectedness #nonduality #spiritual synergy #Transcendental Meditation #Ubuntu #Yoruba

[xtrablak674]

#WinterSpringDayGay

Decode the Look [top to bottom]

Sunglasses by Rainbow with prescription lenses

Teal bumblebee scarf by Dollar Store

Yellow wool coat by Orttu

Plaid Pants custom made by local tailor

Grey sneakers by Nizza by Adidas

Teal gloves by Straight to Hell

[Photo by Brown Estate]

#fashionable #street style #black aesthetic #african influence #urbanwear #black fashion #queer fashion #brooklyn #prospect heights #slay #fierce #street photography #murals

[styleebonyfashion]

Mihlali Ndamase

#mihlali ndamase #style ebony fashion #style ebony #ebonybeautyfashion #ebony beauty #black fashion #tumblr fashion #tumblr #influencer #look #top #style #african beauty #africanfashion #fashion #beauty #black beauty #fashion photography #photography

[scarlett-bitch69]

African Barbie 💖💕💗

#reelsinstagram #black is beautiful #fashion #afro hair #black women beauty #African Barbie #black beauty influencer #beautiful black women #dark skin beauty #ebony queen #ebony goddess #black girl magic #black women in luxury #black fashion #pink aesthetic #black barbie doll #barbie aesthetic

[pigdemonart]

I think its really cute that Manuel gets the most love from comments! I think he deserves it, because even I have dubbed him as the Best Boy. But, Mani has mixed feelings about receiving praise and being considered the favorite. He’d sooner think people are lying to him than believe they actually like him that much. Because, why would they?

His view of himself comes from years of being stuck in the middle.

#los brujos #manuel #adrian #victor #my art #IF I CAN just get a little heavy in the tags for a sec #cw: talking about race and body image stuff #not mentioned in this little comic because i didnt want it to be TOO sad #manuel was bullied a lot in school and it affected his self confidence a looot #technically they ALL were to an extent #but Manuel had a very hard time not only being big but also Black #people were unkind and he felt better disappearing to avoid getting sneers from anyone #but that was pretty much impossible when he became so tall #though puertorican culture has a huge African/Black influence it still suffers from colorism and racism #and it would be dishonest to write a story about afroboricuas and not touch that subject even slightly #i just didn’t feel like info dumping in a comic about ALL THAT #cuz really the anons were just being cute #sorry to ramble

[blackbeautiesglobal]

#blackisbeautiful #blackbeautiesglobal #ebony women #fine ass women #eye candy #influencer #ig model #brown skin #curvy girls #ebonycurves #african women

[alexiadraws]

Do you guys know Apollo? He is my favorite internet personality

#apolloandfrens #No art for like a month and I show up with a doodle of my favorite bird influencer. I’m living my dream! #art #artists on tumblr #african grey parrot #african grey #birds #parrots

[blackfashion2018]

Nqobile Khwezi

#blackdesire #blackbeauty #blackfashion #tumblr fashion #ebonybeautyfashion #influencer #african beauty

[weldnas]

-

#Seeing the dune part 2 american centric red carpet and as a devoted aficionado of the books and yk a moroccan person here are my 2 cents #Dune was one of the few Western works inspired by MENA culture that that felt genuine and respectful #But ofc despite the profound symbiosis with Middle Eastern and North African culture evident within the pages of the novels #the movie adaptation lack of substantive representation from these communities both in on-screen portrayals and within production roles was #very much disappointing in part 1 and i doubt there are any change now #While drawing inspiration from the Amazigh peoples of Algeria and Morocco #the film barely skims the surface of its MENA influences leaving substantial potential untapped #Herbert openly acknowledged the profound impact of Islam and MENA culture on his noveIs #from the metaphorical representation of Spice as oil #to the allegorical parallels drawn between the occupation of Arrakis and real-world MENA geopolitics #By marginalizing Arabs from the narrative fabric of Dune the essence of the story is being undermined particularly its anti-colonial core #the irony of this is kiIIing me because this was a direct resuIt of us impérialism on the middIe east #But the reality is that Dune is an American production tailored for an American audience so it makes sense for it to be what it is now #a big production running from its original essence #What adds to my disappointment is the fact that I liked Villeneuve's adaptation of Incendies and I had what you call foolish hope hfhg #Dune feIt Iike a squandered opportunity to authentically depict the cultural milieu that inspired it #Given the narrative's inherent anti-colonial themes #the omission of Arab and North African voices dilute its message if any of it is even left #without representation from Arabs and Amazigh people the cultural essence becomes another appropriated resource watered down to an aestheti #rather than serving as a critique of the destructive actions of colonialists seeking power and dominance #the narrative becomes susceptible to distortion and co-option by the very entities it was intended to condemn and hold accountable

[sxvethelastdance]

Okay so, I don’t feel like it’s just me that’s made this observation but:

Ororo’s character has been in publication for like 50 years and writers haven’t given thought to what cultural practices/background she hails from other than just a specific geography. That’s CORNY.

Her mother’s from northwest Kenya, but what tribe is she? What are her cultural practices? Africa is a continent, Kenya is a country with multiple ethnic groups that have their own subsections of practices and beliefs. Does Ororo lean toward her mother’s native heritage or does she largely follow Egyptian culture because her formative years were spent on the streets of Cairo? Did she ever struggle with a disconnect between these regions when she went back to Kenya to be the Windrider? All questions I’m way more interested in having answered than whatever love triangles the X-Men have going on this week.

#dance break! ooc #Ororo Munroe #storm xmen #ororo.txt #// listen. I get it. white people by and large wrote this shit #but it doesn’t make the issue go away! it’d be super interesting to learn more about the things that make her herself. you’re a product #of your cultural influences #that goes without saying #listen I’m just heated okay. I studied African political theory a couple semesters as part of my uni’s curriculum #and it is genuinely interesting to factor in //

[jeremiasdorap]

Granmamare (グランママレ), Goddess of Mercy and the Queen of the ocean in Ponyo (2008)

Iemanjá (Yèyé omo ejá), african godness, Queen of the waters in Candomblé and Umbanda

#granmamare #ponyo #studio ghibli #hayao miyazaki #iemanja #candomble #umbanda #africa #nigeria #africanism #black culture #influences #otaku #anime #anime gif #parallels #godness #mysticism #religion

[theprincientist]

#styleblogger #black beauty #black women #melanin #fashion #luxury black women #black fashion #african beauty #luxury vacation #influencer #black influencers

[xtrablak674]

#ShowStopper

Pieces of the Puzzle

[top to bottom]

leftover red fabric from my grandmother

prescription queen sunglasses from Rainbow

orange scarf with silver streaks

necklace from Ghanian artisan bought in Accra

long African shirt from UK bought on Etsy

black hakama pants from Japan bought on Etsy

red Alpa gloves from Hungary copped on Etsy

thick ochre bracelets from Brooklyn Museum market

fluorescent orange trainers by No Bull

[Photos by Brown Estate]

#slay #fashion #urbanwear #brooklyn aesthetic #african inspired #black aesthetic #african influence #fashionista #streetwear #street style #spring fashion #brooklyn #prospect heights #brooklyn museum #personal style #you better work bitch

[styleebonyfashion]

Bonang Matheba

#bonang matheba #look #dress #style ebony fashion #africanfashion #african beauty #blackgirlmagic #black fashion #influencer #inspiration #style ebony #styleinspiration #style #black beauty #ebony #ebony beauty #tumblr fashion

[yourdailyqueer]

Mat George (deceased)

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Gay

DOB: 14 May 1995

RIP: 17 July 2021

Ethnicity: Indian, African American

Nationality: American

Occupation: Podcaster, influencer

#Mat George #lgbt history #lgbt #lgbtq #mlm #male #gay #1995 #rip #historical #indian #asian #poc #biracial #african american #black #podcaster #influencer

[carsonjonesfiance]

My favorite thing is when well meaning Westerners are like “oh well that homophobic/sexist/bigoted law was from the British Colonial era so it’s actually Europe’s fault it’s still in effect to this day.” Like as an American I can tell you when you get rid of the British you can also get rid of their laws! I’ve never paid a special tax on tea in my life.

#most recently I saw this in defense of Hamas which was wild #but usually I see people excusing homophobia in Africa as Western Influences #which is weird because a lot of African honophobes say that gayness is a corrupt Western Influence