For better or worse, descendants of the African diaspora all share a common bond. That bond symbolizes a history of displacement, persecution, perseverance, and creativity. The descendants of the Dark Continent have illuminated the world with various forms of artistic expression. While many of these individuals lack direct knowledge of their African ancestry, they’ve nurtured their own unique customs that retain elements from African culture. Jamaican artist Bernard Hoyes, for instance, fully embraces his cultural roots, which is reflected in his artwork. Ever since Hoyes was a child, he’s been fascinated with Jamaican traditions and creating art. Many of his pieces feature bright colors and depict cultural, spiritual, and religious gatherings. The sheer vibrancy of his paintings vividly convey the heritage of the Jamaican people and African diasporic kinship.

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Making a professional career in skateboarding is incredibly difficult, but adjusting your career from a sport that you have been immersed in since you were a child, to focusing on a brand new industry can be even more challenging. This was the case for Alex Olson, a famous skateboarder who has been all over the world, skating for fun and competition. His fashion sense has always been there at the back of his mind, but it wasn’t until recently that he felt inspired to branch out into fashion.

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