Voices of the Culture

Recorded live at Marcus Books during the historic Show #6 book signing event. Colin Kaepernick joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, the abolition movement, and why literature is one of the most powerful tools for social change.

Three generations of the Johnson family sit down to reflect on 65 years of Marcus Books — the authors they've championed, the community they've built, and what the next chapter looks like for the most important bookstore in America.

The California Reparations Task Force has released its full implementation framework. We read it so you don't have to — and we tell you exactly what it means, what it doesn't mean, and what comes next.

Ghana's Year of Return brought hundreds of thousands of African Americans to Accra in 2019. Five years later, many never left. Dr. Akosua Asante explains why Accra has become the premier destination for African Americans seeking ancestral connection — and what to know before you go.

The Black Repertory Group opens its landmark 64th season. We go behind the curtain with the artistic director to talk about the season's vision, the plays selected, and what it means to carry 64 years of African American theatrical excellence into the present.

Lagos has crossed $10 billion in creative economy output. Tunde Adeyemi explains how Nollywood, Afrobeats, and fashion exports are reshaping not just Nigeria's economy — but the global cultural conversation.