Culture
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Miilkiina Music: VOL 002 Playlist Curated by Junior Adesanya
21st December 2020
The second volume of Miilkiina Music: a playlist curated by creator and founder, Junior Adesanya. Play now
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Miilkiina Music: VOL 001 Playlist Curated by Losez
5th December 2020
The first volume of Miilkiina Music: a playlist curated by the Algerian musician Losez. Play now
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What Now?
24th June 2020
A virtual open forum conversation about racial injustice, systemic oppression, education, community, and how we move forward from here. Hosted by Olu Alege (@olualege), Founder of No Noise (@nonoise.co). Watch Live
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Cultural Reset and Story-Telling
28th May 2020
Moderated by Zeba Blay, in conversation with Mecca Williams, Michael Rotimi, Marjon Carlos, Courtney Yates, Mohammed Fayaz and Sara Elgamal. Watch Live
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33 Black-Owned Collectives, Platforms, and Art Galleries To Support
24th June 2020
A running comprehensive list of Black-owned collectives pioneering the industry through ethical initiatives, intentionally inclusive opportunities and diversified story-telling experiences. Read more
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OPEN YOUR PURSE: Where to Donate to Support The Black Lives Matter Movement
2nd June 2020
A comprehensive list of organizations and causes to support racial justice change now, and always. Read more
MONETIZE YOUR PRAYERS: Where to Donate to Support Lebanon Relief
7th August 2020
A comprehensive list of organizations and causes to support rebuilding Lebanon, now and forever. Read more
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A Seat at the Table With Olu Alege
For him, people run the world, and street-level research is his way of bridging the gap between capitalism and community. Read more
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A Seat at the Table With Caláh Jones
Read on to get to know more about Caláh, her work, and how she keeps it positive and poppin' online. Read more
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A Seat at the Table With Offshore Agency’s Michael Rotimi
Michael Rotimi is melanating a new face of fashion with his POC-exclusive talent agency, Offshore. Read more
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Filmmaker Aziz Albraik Shares his List of the Best Horror Films
From Hereditary to A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, here are some of filmmaker Aziz Albraik's favorite horror films to watch this Halloweekend. Read more
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Anaa Saber Rounds Up Her 10 Favorite Bollywood Films
Guest Editor Anaa Saber shares her top 10 favorite Bollywood films. Trust her, you're going to want to add to your watchlist ASAP. Read more
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Miilkiina Presents: The Beauty Evolution of Kohl Eyeliner
Adornment for the eyes, protection from harsh sun rays, and the ultimate beauty statement. Learn about the evolution of kohl eyeliner and its origins. Read more
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Miilkiina Recommends: Films About Self-Discovery and Intimacy
Indulge in these films to temporarily fill the void of human interaction. #StayHome Read more
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Beyond Toro
The Princess Elizabeth of Toro not only took the world by storm through her beauty and grace, but stood up for her country through the power of law. Read more
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Masculinity
This type of patriarchy is shaping many modern workplaces for the worse, as “work-first” attitudes and aggression is still viewed as a sign of worthy leadership. Read more
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The Visionary
Renowned for his realistic depictions of Northern Africa, Jacques Majorelle was a French painter who traveled extensively, notably throughout Morocco. Read more
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New Language
Tosan Matthews dives into predicting how today's Black Lives Matter organization and activism may shape tomorrow's lens of communcation. Read more
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A Shot In the Dark
With the HEAT EP officially out, we take you through the single "Yallah" frame by frame and talk about the irrefutably talented ABIR. Read more
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A RETROSPECT OF ONE OF THE FIRST FEMALE-DIRECTED ARAB FILMS: ‘THE SILENCES OF THE PALACE’, 1994
In light of the passing of the late Moufida Tlatli on Feb 7th, 2021. Read more
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Jay James Presents “GLORY”
Naomi Accardi takes us frame by frame through this visual masterpiece. Read more
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Darryl Daley’s BLK Soap Is A Visual, Social Commentary Of The Black Experience
Explore the cinematic masterpiece that is "BLKSOAP". Read more
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Dwelling In The Authentic: Otman Salil’s ‘Le Fils Des Amazones’
The Franco-Moroccan actor/director debuts a tribute to the beauty of Morocco through his new film. Read more
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Inferno, An Ode To The Ambivalence Of Arab Womanhood
If with “Rebirth,” Abir yelled out she’s tired of the constraining narrative surrounding Arab and Muslim women, “Inferno” is the battering ram tearing down those walls. Read more
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Inferno, An Ode To The Ambivalence Of Arab Womanhood
If with “Rebirth,” Abir yelled out she’s tired of the constraining narrative surrounding Arab and Muslim women, “Inferno” is the battering ram tearing down those walls. Read more
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Miilkiina Studio Presents Abir Rebirth
The multi-talented songstress has emerged from the flames and is reborn. ABIR, the Muslim, Moroccan, Arab-American pop princess is back with her best project yet. Read more
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Katrine Hanna Plays Houdou’ Nisbi Exclusively For Miilkiina
8th October 2020
The Lebanese-Australian designer Katrine Hanna plays a beautiful rendition of Houdou' Nisbi on her beloved flute. Watch film
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Is Astrology the Religion of the Youth?
A reflection on how astral projection substituted the Catholic faith in my adult age. Read more
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Seeking Romance 2.0: Love In The Time of COVID-19
What happens to the quest for companionship when the world comes to a screeching halt? Naomi Accardi gives her Sex and the City inspired take on dating during COVID-19. Read more
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Travel With Your Mouth: Let’s Eat With Zaynab Issa
13th November 2020
The creative who has her hands in everything (from food to fashion), talks us through her recipe for fried meatballs from her new book, "Let's Eat". Read more
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The American Artist Reclaiming the Centennial Tradition of Quilting
Naomi Accardi interviews Michael C. Thorpe on the luminaries that inspire his work and how switching artistic mediums brought him to the art of quilting. Read more
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The Birth Of A Nation
Wekafore Jibril tells us about his roots, inspirations, and his powerful fight for African representation in mainstream culture. Read more
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This Is How You Can Help Beirut’s Fashion Industry
Lebanon's own citizens are giving everything they have to rebuild their city. Read more
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INTERWOVEN, A Project by KOTN and Miilkiina
We partnered up with quality essentials brand KOTN for an editorial campaign to highlight extraordinary Egyptian talent. Read more
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You Need To Know About Powerhouse Barakunan
Striving to coexist as a multichannel platform that dishes out content in various media forms, the publishing house, and media collective has taken its first few steps in the world, launching early this year. Read more
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Out of the Friendzone, Into A Business Partnership
Miilkiina’s founder Nadia Azmy in conversation with Moroccan singer/songwriter ABIR.
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Where Did All of The Jamaicans Go?
A tale of two cities through the lens of a Jamaican-Londoner. Read more
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Senay Kenfe’s Food for Thought
From organizing fundraisers and successfully supplying material for the only art program in the local school district to synthesizing educational resources into visually stimulating printed matter, down to providing fresh produce to the ones in need during the pandemic, Senay’s philanthropic hustle is a product of the circumstances that raised him. Read more
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Camil Karam’s Yahala Studio and The Sacred Art of Collecting
The Dubai-based artist and collector filling his space with everything Arab. Read more