Morocco Hosted, But Nigeria Stole The Show Despite Home Advantage
The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) truly marked a significant step forward for women’s football on the continent, not just in terms of on-field drama but also financially. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) substantially increased the prize money, highlighting a growing commitment to the professionalization and development of the women’s game.
BlackStar Film Festival, A Boost For Black Businesses And Entrepreneurs In Philadelphia
One of the nation’s most prominent film festivals for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers, the BlackStar Film Festival is returning to Philadelphia this July. This annual one-of-a-kind festival has come to be recognized as a significant celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora. This event not only celebrates the works of Black artists, but also of global communities of color.
How The African Diaspora Can Help Stop Hepatitis Transmission At Birth
In 2023, the CDC reported that two-thirds of all chronic hepatitis B cases worldwide are acquired in childhood, mostly through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). This invisible epidemic threatens generations, with hepatitis B alone affecting more than 60 million people in Africa.
Five Philly Industrial Sectors Black Investors Should Target
For Black investors, Philadelphia offers opportunity for wealth creation. According to Select Greater Philadelphia, a non-profit entity highlighting Greater Philadelphia’s unique business assets to national and global audiences, it points out that “generating more than $450 billion in gross regional product, Greater Philadelphia exerts global influence as one of the nation’s biggest markets”.
5 Ways Black Men And Women Can Make Money This Summer Without A Full-Time Job
Summer, the season of sunshine, is here, and with it comes lots of fun activities, from getaways to cookouts. You can make some extra cash this period, whether you have a full-time job or not, and the good news is that you can do it from the comfort of your home.
Joseph C. Kekula, The ‘Accidental’ Architect of Modern Policing in Liberia
How the first Inspector General of Police combined purpose with politics to introduce discipline, root out corruption, and redefine the national security service in post-war Liberia
The Good, The Difficult, And The Untold Realities Of Arranged Marriages In Africa
In African societies, the institution of marriage is as complex as it comes. With many cultures observing long-standing traditions, norms, and procedures by which the union between a man and woman is conducted, marital choices undergo a certain level of scrutiny and considerations that require the involvement of family, and communities in the selection of spouses.
Summer’s Looking Up
Wellness on the Waterfront: Enjoy free fitness classes along the Delaware River. Photo by BeauMonde Originals courtesy of The Delaware…
What Happens When The Diaspora Comes Home To Panafest
The Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival, as it was known at its inception, and now Pan-African Festival (PANAFEST), reconnects the diaspora with other Africans on the continent, promotes healing, and celebrates African culture through performances, discussions, and ceremonies.
WHEN MENTAL HEALTH BECOMES A HOUSEHOLD DECISION
Caregivers rarely ask for anything. They are the quiet ones, doing the school runs, checking in on aging parents, running errands, holding everyone together with threadbare strength. They are the ones people call in a crisis, and somehow, they always show up. But who shows up for them?