HBCUs in Search of an African Identity: Awakening from the Eurocentric Whirlwind
Organized by the foundational architect of Afrocentric theory, Professor Molefi Kete Asante, Chair of the Department of Africology at Temple University and founder of the Molefi Kete Asante (MKA) Institute, the gathering at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the Global Afrocentricity Workshop and Symposium radiated an intense, focused energy.
What May 25 Really Means for Africans in 2026
First established as African Freedom Day in 1958 by visionary leaders like Kwame Nkrumah, the event evolved on May 25, 1963, when 31 independent African heads of state convened in Ethiopia to form the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU).
Op-Ed | The Election Nigeria Cannot Afford to Jeopardize
Nigeria is approaching another general election cycle, and if history is any guide, the country is also approaching another moment of selective amnesia. Each cycle usually begins with outrage, loud promises, louder campaigns, swells with hope, and ends in a quiet return to the same outcomes.
May Events Go On For Miles
This week’s events column celebrates Black liberation, dance, the 100th birthday of jazz musician Miles Davis, the fashion and life of Marian Anderson, the artwork of students, and the creatives “on the inside” behind bars.
Side Hustles Fueling Black Prosperity in 2026
This article features seven innovative side hustles that are generating Black wealth in 2025, linking a heritage of side hustles or business for Black people in the past to today’s digital economy.
“I cried almost every day; the abroad you see online is not the abroad you will meet”
When Itunu left Nigeria for her master’s degree in the UK, she imagined a smooth transition, school, part‑time work, and a fresh start. Instead, she found herself battling depression, debt, and the harsh reality of starting over in a new country. This is her story.
Fuel Prices in Africa: Why Global Conflicts Hit Us Harder
Global conflicts have become a recurring feature of the modern world, affecting economies across continents. However, for Africa, the impact is often more severe and immediate. One of the clearest consequences of these tensions is the steady rise in fuel prices, which continues to place enormous pressure on African economies and everyday living.
Why Botswana and Namibia Are the New Vanguard of African AgriTech
Botswana and Namibia are actively rewriting the rules of climate-smart agriculture and agribusiness, transforming environmental vulnerabilities into technological testbeds.
4 Reasons Philadelphia Roots Picnic Should be on Every Black Person’s Summer 2026 Bucket List
Roots Picnic, named after its founders and iconic hip-hop legends, The Roots, will take place at the scenic Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park, overlooking the Philly skyline. And this year it is returning to the area for another fun edition from May 30–31, 2026.
Jazz Pizzazz
Mural Mural on the Wall: A series of murals on the side of a commercial bank at Broad Street and…