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Afrobeats fuses traditional African sounds with contemporary elements to create a sonic landscape that is surging in global popularity. While the last decade or so saw genres like K-Pop and Reggaeton take the world by storm, the most recent culturally specific music genre to take over the charts is . With artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid selling out international tours, the unique flavor of a genre once limited to West African clubs is now enjoyed by audiences all over the world.

The increasing temperatures and drier conditions created by climate change have caused bigger and more dangerous wildfires. Wildfires are occurring more frequently, burning hotter and causing more destruction than ever before. In the US alone, the top five years for the largest acreage burned have occurred since 2007, with the top three all within the last eight years. Climate change causes warmer and drier atmospheric conditions, leading to more intense and longer-lasting wildfires.

The ‘I’ in BIPOC has remained largely absent in the fashion industry, until now. Once restricted to the top floor ateliers and hidden workshops of century-old brands, the world of high fashion is increasingly public. As a trillion dollar industry, one would expect fashion to have more than enough space for designers from all backgrounds to create and show their art, but as is the case, the market remains dominated by a handful of ancient European and American household names.

Let your tastebuds travel without leaving the Big Apple Beyond its famous museums and fashion, New York City is recognized as the food capital of the United States. Every year foodies flock to the city’s restaurants for unique menus and interpretations of global cuisine. But this top-notch culinary environment typically comes—quite literally— with a price. New York restaurants are often criticized for their exorbitant prices.

Not one to shy away from political statements, Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei’s recent exhibition questions mass production and highlights human rights tragedies around the world. Internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is known for his ability to present political opinions and insights through artwork that relies heavily on everyday objects, and his latest exhibit is no different.

Escape Northern Hemisphere hot spells at these chilly locales. Does this summer’s heat feel unrelenting? Is the heat wave beating against your skin uncomfortably? Are you bored of traditional summer activities like laying out at the beach, swimming at the pool, hiking your favorite trails, and playing at your favorite park? Do you crave a non-traditional summer, one of chilly landscapes and winter activities? Escape the heat by traveling to these refreshing, cold travel locations: 1.

53 years after the original Pride parades took place, get to know the historic events that changed the gay rights movement forever. In the past fifty years, the Pride movement has swept the globe and annual Pride month celebrations and parades attract members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies in equal measure.

From shiny cafés to ancient theaters, here are some of the best independent bookstores to put on your travel list. For those of you that never travel without a book, or always finish the one you bring on the plane, this list of independent bookstores around the world could inspire you to make a reading detour on your next trip. While floor to ceiling bookshelves are the norm on this list, each shop has its own unique character, history, and traditions.

San Pedro de Atacama, a town burgeoning around an oasis in the Puna de Atacama, an arid high plateau in the Andes of northern Chile, is a mecca for avid adventurers and history buffs alike. Set against a backdrop of rugged sandstone canyons, dramatic salt flats and steaming geysers, the town’s surrounding topographical features are a sight to behold.

Books that will take you around the world, through a lens of travel and social action. Summer has officially arrived, and CATALYST knows that our readers won’t just be flipping burgers on the grill or swimming at the beach. Here are 8 great travel and social action-oriented books for your summer reading. 1. Underjungle James Sturz, author of the novel Sasso, is set to release another heavy-hitting thriller this August 2023: Underjungle.