Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia follow the Tewahedo Church calendar which places Christmas on January 7th, twelve days after the rest of the world has put a close to the festivities. This Christmas festival in Ethiopia is “YeLidet Be’al” or Genna which translates to “imminent” expressing the coming of the Lord for the redemption of mankind.
Grief has always been a part of human existence, whether it is the loss of a parent, child, spouse, or dear friend, death has remained a common denominator in the existence of mankind that people are left to process and deal with throughout their time on earth.
For Black creators, AI is a welcoming development as it is useful as a tool to drive the amplification of African stories.
The act of philanthropy is a common denominator that is seen across many Black diaspora’s whether they are from Africa or Afro-Caribbean origins, especially in the United States, where the Black diaspora community have leveraged the holiday season as an opportunity to give back to their communities back home through several philanthropic gestures as well as explore initiatives that fosters progress within the very localities they reside in diaspora.
This Holiday season, here are 5 Black Christmas movies to keep you engaged and provide you with special memories this Christmas.
In Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, barbershops in the town become homes where men find opportunities to bond, receive mentorship and guidance, discover valuable life lessons to address varied issues, and, above all, receive the mental, emotional, and healing support they need to become better men in society.
From the likes of Godfrey K. J. Amachree to Kofi Annan, numerous Black leaders have played a pivotal role in shaping international policy and promoting diplomatic engagement on the global stage.
In Africa and the Caribbean, several vibrant cities and destinations offer tourists an opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that are sure to spice up their December plans and ensure their holiday activities are both memorable and worth every penny spent.
For the Malagasy people, Famadihana allows them to pay respect to their dead ancestors, strengthen the bonds between generations, as well as look after their well-being in the other world through the rites performed on their corpses
In all African societies, property rights and ownership have remained non-contestable among men as it is customary to expect that acquisition of land and property rights might come either through inheritance or outright purchase. This is not the same for women.
