Get ‘A Read’ On June Events
Go out there, explore, and have fun with these low-cost or free entertaining activities featuring student art, bay showers, ethnic films, and flea markets.
Across Africa And Black America, Sesame Street’s Legacy Is Unending
For Black millennials, whether from Atlanta, Lagos, or London, Sesame Street was a cultural touchstone. It wasn’t just where we learned our ABCs; but, for many, where we first saw joy, curiosity, and Black excellence treated as normal.
How Philly’s Black Community Can Enjoy Center City SIPS On A Budget
If you’re a Philly native or just happen to be in the City of Brotherly Love during summer, chances are you’ve caught wind of the excitement – SIPS is back for its 21st season, bringing you the best happy hour deals in town.
The Igbo People’s Nwa Boy System Is A Playbook For Global Black Wealth Creation
The Biafran War left behind sorrow, agonizing pain, the loss of families and property, and a desire for a home that may never come. However, it also left behind an idea that has since become a driving force for the Igbo community in Nigeria: the Nwa Boi System.
From Fun To Road Closures, All You Need To Know As Philly Celebrates ODUNDE Festival At 50
The largest African American street festival in North America, ODUNDE Festival, is back, and it is celebrating 50 years this summer.
Do Job Titles Still Matter? Perspectives From Black HR, Hiring Managers, And Candidates
What is in a name? Does a memorable name truly shape first impressions? It’s all a matter of perspective. Some believe that a name itself does not hold intrinsic value or define the essence of a person. But can the same be said about job titles?
A Bittersweet Thing About Chocolates From Africa
The real world of chocolate is far from being made of magic and music as Wonka painted so vividly with sugar dreams and cocoa rivers, but of farmers, fatigue, and often, unfairness. And researching this story was a wake-up call.
Make Some Noise For May!
Let’s make some hay in May. Explore these entertaining activities dominated by art and the arts.
Leveraging Mobile Clinics As A Vehicle for Promoting Maternal And Child Health In Africa
Access to quality healthcare has remained one of the critical focuses of the millennium development goals the 189 member states of the United Nations signed up to at the September global summit held at the UN headquarters in New York in 2000. These goals, which included improving maternal and child health, were succeeded by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 and effective from January 1, 2016.
African Brilliance At Cannes
Each May, the south of France transforms into a cinematic Mecca, drawing the world’s boldest filmmakers, critics, and storytellers to the Cannes Film Festival. This year, something significant happened in Black cinema, showing our indisputable excellence.