Amira Alquraishy

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Articles

NEWS

The discovery of a beautiful afrofuturist: Octavia E. Butler

By Amira Alquraishy / May 3, 2025

Award-winning essayist, journalist, and nonfiction author Lynell George gives us a glimpse into the esteemed writer Octavia E. Butler’s origins of becoming one. Going into her personal confides of her very own journals, we get a crash course into her psyche, and how she overcame the highs and lows of becoming the first African American woman to break into the science fiction genre.

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Artist of the Month: QUIN

By Amira Alquraishy / February 26, 2025

QUIN allows us to take a ride through a new realm of R&B and soul with her very own coined term genre called “fantasy soul.” With themes of self-expression, love, and being born again, she will guide you to create your own lane and stay true to yourself.

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NEWS

History Of: Cleo Sol

By Amira Alquraishy / May 22, 2024

Cleo Sol, the newest songbird supreme, serenades the peacemakers and soul searchers alike. Her critical acclaim for unconventional releases and genre-defying music has helped to redefine the standards of R&B in the 2020s. This History Of dives into her life and music, where every note resonates with themes of love and resilience.