International Jazz Day
This year, the April 30th celebration will entail a 10-year anniversary All-Star Global concert live stream.
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Nthabeleng Likotsi: The Woman Behind SA’s First Female Owned Bank
Nthabeleng Likotsi is the first woman in South Africa to own a bank. Read her inspiring story here on why she decided to be a pioneer for Black women in financial services.
Calming Home Organizing Hacks You Need to Help You Declutter
Working from home may have caused your space to be very cluttered so here’s how to spruce up your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office, and more with simple techniques that work and won’t make it feel like a task.
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.
International Girls in ICT Day: 5 Women Who Paved The Way
Technology is a significant portion of today’s industries, and the majority of these jobs are dominated by men. Among those men, however, are a number of incredible women who have made huge leaps in their field. Today, we celebrate them.
Celebrate International Mother Earth Day on April 22nd
Celebrate International Mother Earth Day by learning to care for your environment!
The Reading Quilt: Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Abdel-Fattah
ach month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book or play that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, we offer readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is Does My Head Look Big in This by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Foods to Eat and to Avoid When Living With IBS
This IBS Awareness Month, we highlight which foods IBS sufferers should avoid and those they can indulge in. Remember that health is wealth so read ahead.
5 Black Female Tattoo Artists Who Are Dominating the Industry
These Black female tattoo artists are dominating this White male-dominated industry with their incredible artwork and showing that you can tattoo on any skin tone.
Pineapple to Shoes?: Kenyan Brand Turn Fruit Waste Into Eco-friendly Footwear
These Kenyan women began a wonderful business that makes wonderful shoes out of recycled material.