type here...

CATEGORY

Culture

reviews/analysis of movies, books, music, dance, etc.

“The Alabama Solution” reveals the genocide of prisons; African Internationalism provides way forward

Matsemela Odom -
On October 10, 2025, “The Alabama Solution,” an acclaimed expose into Alabama’s prison system, was released on HBO. Earlier in the year, it was...

The role of revolutionary African journals

Maryam Muhammad, ANWO Northern Region Coordinator -
Iansá Magazine: a weapon in the war of ideas The Burning Spear Managing Editor, Solyana Bekele sits down with Party member and Editor-in-Chief of Iansá...

The groove, grit, and glory of New Orleans at NOLA Funk Fest

Dr. Mariah C. Bond, Black Power 96 Radio Volunteer -
The groove returned to the riverfront this October as NOLA Funk Fest 2025 brought the city’s funk, soul and musical royalty together for one...

Reclaiming the sound: New Orleans’ Black Americana Fest 2025 puts delta roots back in our hands

Dr. Mariah C. Bond, Black Power 96 Radio Volunteer -
When you walk into a place where history hums in every note, you feel it before you hear it. That was certainly the atmosphere...

Joyful revolution is back on the agenda!

Chukwudumaga Oguejiofor -
A gathering of revolutionaries ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of joy and pride at seeing so many dedicated revolutionaries gathered together...

Essence Fest 2025 critics say “too African”? We need our our own African revolutionary cultural forums

Spear staff -
New Orleans, LA – From July 4-6, 2025, the annual Essence Festival of Culture commenced, and Black Power 96 (BP96) Radio was onsite with...

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, renowned anti-colonial African writer, dies at 87

Solyana Bekele, Managing Editor -
Just three years shy of entering his 90th year, world-renowned African writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o passed on Wednesday, May 28, survived by his wife,...

Honoring the 77th anniversary of the Enmore Martyrs

Akilé Anai -
June 16th marks the 77th anniversary of the Enmore Martyrs: Rambaran, Lall, Lallabagie, Surujballi, and Harry. These were five sugar plantation laborers who were...

How ‘Sinners’ reflects African resistance against colonial capitalism

Matsemela Odom -
This article reviews the immensely popular film Sinners from an African Internationalist perspective. On April 18, 2025, the musical horror film Sinners released to the...
123...22Page 1 of 22
spot_img

1245 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 727-824-5700

© Burning Spear Media

About Us

Popular Category

Editor Picks