Black Culture Abroad

WATCH: Official Video of the Ugandan Kids Whose “Gullah, Gullah Island” Dance is Lighting Up Social Media

January 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

I came across this video on Facebook after one of my FB friends shared it a few weeks ago. My initial reaction? These kids killed it! But then I was curious. “What [...]

African Fashion Week is Here! Check Out This Year’s Roundup

October 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

September swept in a new year for fashion, and as NYFW kicked off in New York with lots of exciting shows, we at Miss CM couldn’t help but get excited over the [...]

The Top 5 Vacation Spots in Kenya

September 9, 2015 // 0 Comments

Famous for its safaris and white sandy beaches, Kenya is among the top countries to visit in Africa. From the drama in the Mara to the chills in Mount Kenya, the bustle of [...]

Black Fact of the Week: The Coffee Plant Originated in Ethiopia

August 30, 2015 // 0 Comments

While the coffee business brews in the billions and millions of Americans continue to feed their addiction for hot (and cold) brew, bet you didn’t know that the stuff [...]

Jamaican Dancehall Queen Performs Authentic Dancehall Steps Alphabetically

August 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

If you know anything about Dancehall, you know the culture has some pretty crazy, cool and fun dance moves. From the Ponytail to the Pon di River, the Butterfly to the One [...]

School Boys Kill Ghana’s Alkayida Dance!

April 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

Next to Azonto, the Alkayida dance (pronounced “Al-Qaeda”) is one of the hottest things poppin’ off in West Africa right now, particularly Ghana, where the [...]

African Instruments: the Kora

April 10, 2015 // 1 Comment

Traditionally found in West African territories such as Gambia, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and parts of Senegal, this unique harp and lute-like instrument is made of a large [...]

6 Jamaican Dishes You Haffi Try!

April 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

When you think of Jamaican food, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably jerk chicken. Jerk chicken, then curry chicken, then beef patties, and maybe—just [...]

West African Dancer Murders It, ON ROLLERBLADES!

April 6, 2015 // 0 Comments

This guy is killing the azonto dance (from the West African country Ghana). And yes, he really just murdered that whole routine with roller blades on. (Most people [...]

Brazilian Rhythms: Capoeira

February 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form that incorporates elements of music, song and dance. Although the details of capoeira’s early history are widely debated, [...]