Would you believe of over 3,100 Oscar winners, only 60 have been black? It shouldn't be as surprising considering the inception of the Oscars, but here we are.

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Resources:

https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-history-1923-2023-did-you-know-only-six-black-actors-have-won-best-actor-award-so-far-570496

https://www.netflix.com/title/81577005

#oscars #winners

The depths, intricacies and beauty of Afrofuturism have been practiced in more ways than Donna & Jonathan realized in their own lives. Discovering more of the definitions and applications has brought a new level of appreciation for the movement as well as creators in the space. 

How do you feel you apply Afrofuturism in your life?

Resources:

https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofuturism-i8qu2w/ https://www.pbs.org/video/afrofantastic-n5yggg/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWl-u2AN478&t=1140s

Now You Know:

https://www.jackieormes.com/

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#afrofuturism #blackhistory

Kicking off the 4th season of Now We Know with an episode easy like Sunday morning. Donna & Jonathan discuss the making of, hits from and modern time influence from Motown - one of the biggest record labels with an iconic sound our parents, and our parents parents, know all too well and love dearly. As soon as that first 8 count hits, you know exactly what song is about to grace your ears. What are some of your favorite Motown hits/artists?

Sources:

Hitsville the Making of Motown (2019) https://vimeo.com/419289693

https://www.motownmuseum.org/

https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/women-motown

Now You Know:

Dawn Richard https://www.dawnrichard.io/

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@DonnaJaneen

#motown #music #billboards