What makes us who we are. Is it the language we speak, the stories we tell, the songs we sing. Perhaps it's all of these woven together by culture, the lens through which we see the world around us.It colors our manners, our music, our celebrations, and even the ways we show respect. Culture is everywhere. It lives in everything we do.But the world is not a result of a singular culture, but rather a mosaic of hundreds. And it is in seeing through those many eyes that we discover the true power of perspectiv ...

Catherine Nixey, our culture correspondent, considers the possible dates https://t.co/DpxnI3DW2C ...

of the greatest Nigerian student >> of the greatest Nigerian student >> greatest Baba >> greatest Bob boo >> I'm so happy to join uh my fellow student well I am a graduate but I'm so happy to join every one of us here today my name is uh Kagola um I'm visual and creative artist I make I design textile and um I do more of different craft. So I studied as a course in school. and say okay I want to go and study Euroba institution. I think that takes some some courage in the kind of environment that we have tod ...

If politics lives downstream from culture, Trump won't be satisfied until he's MAGA-fied America's performing arts (via @opinion) https://t.co/Gn4q4su2jR ...

We all enjoy TV shows and there's been a lot of TV shows that has come and gone. I've enjoyed quite a lot of them. But I still remember some that happened like 30 35 years back and back then there were very few not like how we have now.We didn't have Netflix then. There was one Night Rider. There was Bold and the Beautiful.There was uh uh small wonder but there was this one show that just shook me at that point of time. It was called mirror mirror. Now you know why there's a mirror here.Now in it there was ...

[applause] Like many of you in the audience, I come from a pretty international background with my mom being Mexican and my dad being German. That being said, I've never actually lived in either country. I spent the majority of my life in the US. My entire childhood was spent in the US and the US has shaped who I am today in many ways.Now, while there were other people of international background like myself there, the grand majority of my peers were culturally American. While living in the US, I subconscio ...

[applause] For many years, the term normal has been used to describe a person's perspective on a life, a situation, or an object. But when we look deeper into what normal actually means to everyone, we'll realize that normal isn't normal. I mean, if we were to ask someone in this audience what their idea of a normal person is, they might say they should have black hair and brown eyes.Though perhaps if we were to ask someone perhaps in the other side of the globe what their idea of a normal person is, they m ...

Media Industry & Antitrust Concerns - Potential merger of Netflix and Warner Brothers raises antitrust concerns due to significant market share, requiring government review to prevent monopolies and protect consumers [2][3][4] - The Department of Justice (DOJ) has an antitrust division to test the legitimacy of market share, but the independence of the DOJ is crucial to avoid political interference [4][5] - Trump's prior involvement in the AT&T/Warner merger faced criticism, and his current expressed intent to be "personally involved" in the Netflix/Warner merger raises conflict of interest concerns [5][6][7] - Jared Kushner's involvement in a hostile bid by Paramount (backed by the Ellison's) to buy Warner instead of Netflix creates a conflict of interest, as his family could potentially profit [6][7] - Government intervention to favor specific companies or punish political opponents through media oversight could be an abuse of power [10] Political Influence & Power Dynamics - Concerns are raised about Donald Trump's attempts to shape culture and exert influence over government institutions, potentially undermining their independence [1][16][17] - Trump ousted the board of the Kennedy Center to install loyalists, deviating from the historical bipartisan balance [13][14] - Trump renamed the Institute of Peace after himself, indicating a pattern of personalizing government institutions [14] - The Trump administration is seeking more power before the Supreme Court, raising concerns about the potential for a monarchy-like system [15][17] - Justice Sotomayor warns that granting the president unqualified removal power could lead to a corrupt patronage system [17][20]

Members of a nation must have a common culture or it is not a nationHunter Ash (@ArtemisConsort):Is a nation a specific people united by heritage, tradition, and shared values? Or is a nation a basically arbitrary entity defined by paperwork? This is the core political issue of our time. ...

Colonial Legacy & Identity - Colonial education instilled shame, leading to the suppression of African languages and cultures [5][6][7] - Reclaiming African names and stories is crucial for shaping identity and reality [3][4] Media Representation & Bias - Western media often portrays Africa through a single story lens, focusing on politics, poverty, and corruption [7][8][10][11] - Global media perpetuates a biased narrative about Africa, impacting both the world's perception and Africans' self-perception [10][12] Cultural Heritage & Restitution - A significant portion (over 90%) of Africa's material legacy is located outside of Africa, primarily in European museums [16] - Artifacts and historical evidence of African achievements are often found in European museums, highlighting the issue of stolen legacy [13][14][15] Recommendations for Content Consumers & Producers - Consumers should question and diversify their sources, recognizing their own biases when learning about Africa [17] - Storytellers play a vital role in reclaiming ancestral legacies and reimagining Africa's future [18]