Who could have guessed that Africa would have strong fashion, political, moving picture influence in America and across the globe, today?

Who would have believed that the first Black president would remain one of the most honourable (in spite, numerous attempts to prove otherwise); respectful toward women (beginning with the wife he obviously adores); and be one of three sitting presidents to have received a Nobel Peace Prize? Who could have known the runways across the globe would highlight and feature African fabrics, prints, styles and tradition throughout the month or so of fashion weeks. Who could have fathomed, a movie about a comic book hero would be based on the Motherland, making the protagonist an African King, rank in the top ten biggest box office hits of all time  - with a mostly Black cast?

Who would have guessed?

We at queeniebrownmagazine.com did.


We Knew this reality was and is imminent because the more we learn about Africa and the  diaspora, the clearer it is that truth and talent rises. We turn our backs to the misinformation about Africa and her children, marketed by those who pilfer her resources. We are aware of the continent's needs and wealth and history. As we return to the YOU segments of our magazines, particularly Spring 2016 edition's historic human timeline, we are breathless, realizing - committing to memory - the civilizations our ancestors created. The reality that our ancestors' practices, inventions and adventures, brought us to this day, is inspiring. Our minds boggle, contemplating the hundred or so generations of "family" who traveled along the Nile, following enriched soil down across and up Africa, establishing flourishing farming settlements. It is fascinating, learning about current tribes and traditions forgotten by the diaspora, but constant in our bones.

It is this understanding of history coupled with a keen observation of present day trends that gels awareness of our place on this planet.

We share what we learn to spread that awareness.

In this, issue, we present some tribes as well as how their practices were infused into one of the top grossing movies of all times, demonstrating Africa's unrelenting influence on us all.