Ep.314 - Senegal, "No Other Land" & Colour

In a week where:A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his two 2021 felony assault charges.Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is charged for inciting a coup. Amazon MGM Studios gains creative control over James Bond film franchise.Conservatives win German General Election with far-right AfD in second. In Society: (9:57) Senegal are overhauling their society in a big way that coincides with sentiments of the wider continent of Africa: By removing all Francophone elements from their textbooks to street names. (Article by Azill Momar Lo and Shola Lawal) In Film: (24:50) The US Film industry loves to perceive itself as a progressive entity. But when you remove the Liberal sheen, it's just like the rest of America. Case in point: the complete silence when it comes to the film "No Other Land". (Article By Juliet Jacques) In Arts: (36:48) Over the years, something I have talked about when it comes to The Arts here in the UK is the dwindling number of working-class representation. We revisit the topic featuring noted working-class artists. (Article By Lanre Bakare, Raphael Boyd, Nadia Khomami and Robyn Vinter) Lastly, in Life: (51:00) I love a bit of colour in my life but there was a time where colour was pretty muted. I'm not talking about how monochrome has a stranglehold on us now, I'm talking from an evolutionary perspective. (Article By Jonathan Goldenberg) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?" Rate & Review E-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.com Twitter & IG: @The5thElementUK Website: https://the5thelement.co.uk Photography: https://www.crt.photography Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla Interlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHigh ChillHop Music Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN: Diggin' In The Digits 5EPN Radio Black Women Watch... In Search of Sauce The Beauty Of Independence