Comments on: Gwyneth Paltrow declares “I am African like David Bowie”. http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/ African business and culture trends Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:59:38 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Annansi Chronicles » Trace: 10 years and Iman’s “I Am African” campaign http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/comment-page-1/#comment-1100 Annansi Chronicles » Trace: 10 years and Iman’s “I Am African” campaign Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:50:12 +0000 http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/#comment-1100 [...] I recently picked up the 10-year anniversary issue for one of the most consistently inspiring magazines, Trace Magazine. For as long as I can remember, the editors at Trace have been putting out quality , insightful product, while reporting on unconventional people and places. One of Trace’s strongest points is in it’s ability to highlight style as it exists in different parts of the world. The magazine was one of the first publications which I found that represented Africa in a modern, stylish manner. It might have to do with the founder/editor Claude Grunitzky’s Togolese background or his understanding of what he calls “transculturalism”. He says, “Modern transculturalists are people who can move and learn and function by discovering and influencing cultures that are not their own”, and that has been the focus which has enamored the magazine to progressive people all over the world. They’ve been able to stay relevant for 10 years now and still keep their edge. In the publishing industry, that’s an enormous feat. The 10-year anniversary issue includes an interview with supermodel/entrepreneur Iman where she expands on her feelings about the “I Am African” campaign controversey. Congratulations guys on another inspiring issue. ::::: Tags:African identity, Art, Books/Magazines, Business, Charity, Fashion, Music, New York, Politics, pop culture, Togo Travel [...] [...] I recently picked up the 10-year anniversary issue for one of the most consistently inspiring magazines, Trace Magazine. For as long as I can remember, the editors at Trace have been putting out quality , insightful product, while reporting on unconventional people and places. One of Trace’s strongest points is in it’s ability to highlight style as it exists in different parts of the world. The magazine was one of the first publications which I found that represented Africa in a modern, stylish manner. It might have to do with the founder/editor Claude Grunitzky’s Togolese background or his understanding of what he calls “transculturalism”. He says, “Modern transculturalists are people who can move and learn and function by discovering and influencing cultures that are not their own”, and that has been the focus which has enamored the magazine to progressive people all over the world. They’ve been able to stay relevant for 10 years now and still keep their edge. In the publishing industry, that’s an enormous feat. The 10-year anniversary issue includes an interview with supermodel/entrepreneur Iman where she expands on her feelings about the “I Am African” campaign controversey. Congratulations guys on another inspiring issue. ::::: Tags:African identity, Art, Books/Magazines, Business, Charity, Fashion, Music, New York, Politics, pop culture, Togo Travel [...]

]]> By: celebrity.log » Kate is African….and Lame http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/comment-page-1/#comment-169 celebrity.log » Kate is African….and Lame Sat, 07 Oct 2006 22:06:48 +0000 http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/#comment-169 [...] Kate is African….and Lame Kate Moss is effin everywhere and yesterday was no exception. She graced the cover of The Independent which was edited by guest Giorgio Armani. Mr. Armani decided to focus on issues in Africa, specifically the AIDS crisis. This kind of copies the “I Am Africa” campaign featuring Fishsticks Paltrow. Why couldn’t they just get a real African? She doesn’t look African at all. She looks like she was dipped in tar and then photoshopped to death. Source [...] [...] Kate is African….and Lame Kate Moss is effin everywhere and yesterday was no exception. She graced the cover of The Independent which was edited by guest Giorgio Armani. Mr. Armani decided to focus on issues in Africa, specifically the AIDS crisis. This kind of copies the “I Am Africa” campaign featuring Fishsticks Paltrow. Why couldn’t they just get a real African? She doesn’t look African at all. She looks like she was dipped in tar and then photoshopped to death. Source [...]

]]> By: Annansi Chronicles » Armani’s RED makes Kate Moss black for your green http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Annansi Chronicles » Armani’s RED makes Kate Moss black for your green Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:24:37 +0000 http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/#comment-21 [...] Last thursday, Giorgio Armani edited the british newspaper The Independent as part of his involvement with Project RED. As the second issue in the RED series - the first was edited by Bono- the newspaper took a look at issues which are of concern to those seeking to help Africa. While the newspaper had some good articles about “Africa’s gifts to the world” from art to science, celebrity weigh-ins on Africa’s problems, and African Women’s rights, those were all overshadowed by the cover picture of a black-faced Kate Moss. Major backlash ensued at yet another attempt to connect Africans to white celebrities and in this case the fashion world. You would think that after the backlash over the Gwyneth Paltrow “I am African” ad Mr. Armani would have paid special care to provide a better context for the image and not just rely on the resurrected supermodel’s notoriety. [...] [...] Last thursday, Giorgio Armani edited the british newspaper The Independent as part of his involvement with Project RED. As the second issue in the RED series – the first was edited by Bono- the newspaper took a look at issues which are of concern to those seeking to help Africa. While the newspaper had some good articles about “Africa’s gifts to the world” from art to science, celebrity weigh-ins on Africa’s problems, and African Women’s rights, those were all overshadowed by the cover picture of a black-faced Kate Moss. Major backlash ensued at yet another attempt to connect Africans to white celebrities and in this case the fashion world. You would think that after the backlash over the Gwyneth Paltrow “I am African” ad Mr. Armani would have paid special care to provide a better context for the image and not just rely on the resurrected supermodel’s notoriety. [...]

]]> By: Mocha Socialite http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Mocha Socialite Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:38:28 +0000 http://annansi.com/blog/2006/08/gwyneth-paltrow-declares-i-am-african-like-david-bowie/#comment-18 I will admit to having the same sort of initial shocked reaction when I saw the Gwyneth Paltrow ad, but as an American of African descent, I have to say that I am glad to see people of white European descent embracing the scientific facts that 1. Life began in Africa 2. Race is a social construct. It is a myth. It has no basis in biology. It is a scientifically false theory. Although we live in a world where many people still act like race is a real thing, it is nice to see celebrities with money, power, and influence jump on this particular bandwagon. I will admit to having the same sort of initial shocked reaction when I saw the Gwyneth Paltrow ad, but as an American of African descent, I have to say that I am glad to see people of white European descent embracing the scientific facts that 1. Life began in Africa 2. Race is a social construct. It is a myth. It has no basis in biology. It is a scientifically false theory.

Although we live in a world where many people still act like race is a real thing, it is nice to see celebrities with money, power, and influence jump on this particular bandwagon.

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