AphroChic Magazine: Issue No. 5
This issue celebrates the things about Black culture that are enduring, and that can’t be altered by one bad year - our resilience, our creativity and our radical joy. In the pages of this issue we’ll be sharing with you the visionary work that is taking place every day in our Diaspora. We’ll introduce you to a growing community of Black home brewers who are creating their own space in craft brewing. Then we’re off for a photo tour of beautiful Tanzania. We’ll look at the modern work of South African artists Faatimah Mohamed-Luke and Al Luke, and for the holidays, we’ll share with you our modern take on the Pan-Africanist celebration of Kwanzaa. In issue 5 we are thrilled to take you to the hottest decor boutique in Germany, created and designed by our cover star Chris Glass. Then we’ll give you a sneak peek into our latest project - AphroFarmhouse. And our hot topic is an important discussion on the recession and how we can craft an economic plan that puts Black people first. While we are excited to show you all that’s beautiful around the Diaspora, we also want to share with you the reason why we do this work - to educate, uplift and give back. This holiday season we’re excited to let you know about our partnership with (RED) on an exclusive collection of pillows and tabletop to raise awareness and critical funds for the world’s most vulnerable communities impacted by HIV/AIDS and now COVID-19. And you’ll find more amazing products that support Black businesses in our expansive Mood gift guide.
This issue celebrates the things about Black culture that are enduring, and that can’t be altered by one bad year - our resilience, our creativity and our radical joy. In the pages of this issue we’ll be sharing with you the visionary work that is taking place every day in our Diaspora. We’ll introduce you to a growing community of Black home brewers who are creating their own space in craft brewing. Then we’re off for a photo tour of beautiful Tanzania. We’ll look at the modern work of South African artists Faatimah Mohamed-Luke and Al Luke, and for the holidays, we’ll share with you our modern take on the Pan-Africanist celebration of Kwanzaa.
In issue 5 we are thrilled to take you to the hottest decor boutique in Germany, created and designed by our cover star Chris Glass. Then we’ll give you a sneak peek into our latest project - AphroFarmhouse. And our hot topic is an important discussion on the recession and how we can craft an economic plan that puts Black people first.
While we are excited to show you all that’s beautiful around the Diaspora, we also want to share with you the reason why we do this work - to educate, uplift and give back. This holiday season we’re excited to let you know about our partnership with (RED) on an exclusive collection of pillows and tabletop to raise awareness and critical funds for the world’s most vulnerable communities impacted by HIV/AIDS and now COVID-19. And you’ll find more amazing products that support Black businesses in our expansive Mood gift guide.
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Ok, we all know it’s true, so let’s say it together one last time: “2020 has been a BEAST.”<br />
But here’s the good news: we’re almost done! This year has been the year of uncertainty.<br />
The world as we know it has changed. And as challenging as it is to imagine how to move<br />
forward, this year has also given each of us a wonderful opportunity - an opportunity to<br />
take stock of who we are, what we’re capable of, and what our purpose is in this world.<br />
This issue celebrates the things about Black culture that are enduring, and that can’t be altered by one bad year - our<br />
resilience, our creativity, and our radical joy. In the pages of this issue, we’ll be sharing with you the visionary work that is<br />
taking place every day in our Diaspora. We’ll introduce you to a growing community of Black homebrewers who are creating<br />
their own space in craft brewing. Then we’re off for a photo tour of beautiful Tanzania. We’ll look at the modern work of<br />
South African artists Faatimah Mohamed-Luke and Al Luke. And for the holidays, we’ll share with you our modern take on<br />
the Pan-Africanist celebration of Kwanzaa.<br />
In issue 5 we are thrilled to take you to the hottest decor boutique in Germany, created and designed by our cover star<br />
Chris Glass. Then we’ll give you a sneak peek into our latest project - AphroFarmhouse. And our Hot Topic is an important<br />
discussion on the recession and how we can craft an economic plan that puts Black people first.<br />
While we are excited to show you all that’s beautiful around the Diaspora, we also want to share with you the reason why<br />
we do this work - to educate, uplift and give back. This holiday season we’re excited to let you know about our partnership<br />
with (RED) on an exclusive collection of pillows and tabletop to raise awareness and critical funds for the world’s most vulnerable<br />
communities impacted by HIV/AIDS and now COVID-19. And you’ll find more amazing products that support Black<br />
businesses in our expansive Mood gift guide.<br />
One of the beauties of Black cultures is that we’ve seen hard years before. Hard times don’t break us, they just make us<br />
stronger. 2020 has exposed a lot of flaws and weaknesses in the world as we know it. From pre-existing conditions to police<br />
violence, and lopsided economic policies, many of them are aimed directly at our community. That’s not news to us, but this<br />
year also revealed opportunities for new conversations, new allies and as always, an unshakable commitment to building a<br />
better world.<br />
Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason<br />
Founders, <strong>AphroChic</strong><br />
Instagram: @aphrochic<br />
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