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Africa: Iwd 2021 – Afrima Advocates Better Pay for Women in the Culture Industry

In solidarity with the United Nations International Women’s Day 2021, IWD 2021, the All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, during the week joined the rest of the world to honour the strength of women,calling for accelerated gender parity and better remuneration for women in the culture industry in Africa. Themed as “Women in leadership: Achieving an

Namibia: Online Store to Boost Influencer Culture

Local entrepreneur Adderley Williams wants to change the Namibian e-commerce industry and make Namibians more comfortable with shopping online. Williams and his team aim to change the e-commerce and influencer space by starting an online platform to empower businesses and social-media influencers. Thenga.com.na is a premium Namibian online store to be launched by the end

Ruth Carter and Cynthia Erivo on Clothes, Culture and Self-Expression

Admiration SocietyTwo creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation.Ruth Carter (left) and Cynthia Erivo shot at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles Hotel at Beverly Hills on Oct. 27, 2019.Credit...Joe LeavenworthPublished Dec. 10, 2019Updated Dec. 11, 2019“This has been a long time coming!” said Ruth Carter, 59, in her Academy Award acceptance…

Walmart’s Strategy When Wading Into Culture Wars: Offend Few

A Walmart in Secaucus, N.J. The retailer’s approach to public policy issues is more nuanced than a desire to simply do the right thing, interviews show.Credit...Gabby Jones for The New York TimesPublished Nov. 4, 2019Updated Nov. 5, 2019Walmart is getting out of the vaping business, but still sells cigarettes. It is working to reduce plastic…

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