Black History Month: Celebrating the Black diaspora in the Korean entertainment industry
AKP STAFF February 1 st marks the beginning of the Black History Month and while one may think of the Black History Month as a specific celebration of extraordinary African American achievements and contribution to the history of the United States, now more than ever, Black History Month is a global commemoration of the importance of the Black Diaspora at large. Unlike the US, South Korea is a homogenous society with around 90% of the population made up of the native Korean ethnicity. However, in recent years, the Korean entertainment industry has significantly integrated varying cultures and...