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Face Of Africa
Would someone kindly tell Hilda Gabriel that
the word ‘Golliwog’ is a highly offensive and
derogatory term...Hilda Gabriel’s bio reads that she
is well travelled and a connoisseur of fashion,
beauty and style. The use of this word definitely
brings into question her exposure to different
cultures and, if she can liken a black person to a
golliwog, then I question her ability to judge black
beauty on the continent of Africa.
I was so offended to have found this word in use
that I immediately shut down the website. Nokia, the
sponsors of Face of Africa, is an international brand
crossing divides on all continents and their
association with someone like Hilda Gabriel would
definitely make me rethink the brand.
Ola, world wide web
Democratic Rights
I came across Drum magazine in my local newsagent, I
had never seen your magazine before and was attracted to
it by it’s size and the wonderful image of Beyoncé on the
cover. Having flicked through, I couldn’t believe it! Here, at
last, was a magazine that dealt with issues from my
perspective. I thought the Sir Bill Morris article was
excellent, and the look and style of the magazine was
refreshing and bold.
Money Matters
The ‘black pound’ is a reality that not many of us
realise exist. Yet it has the potential to elevate our
status not only in our communities but also
outside.
Look at the recent protest by the Mothers
Against Guns: Reebok dropped their 50 Cent
advertisement because of the protest against the
glorification of gun culture permeating black
communities and elsewhere.
The advert was dropped because the spons