Ofala Festival: A Journey Through The Rich Culture Of Southeast Nigeria
The month of October comes with celebrations for many communities in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
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Seeking Help: Finding Quality Mental Health Care For African Americans
Mental health conditions have been a long-neglected aspect of the overall well-being of most African Americans due to the stigma often associated with it. Conversations around mental health struggles do not frequently happen as many erroneously consider such conversations as a sign of weakness.
Digital Learning And The African Girl Child: Unlocking Possibilities For Africa’s Future
For the African girl child, digital learning offers a departure from early marriage, economic hardship, and gender limitations which had always been several of the many challenges they faced as a systemic barrier to their education.
Rhythms Of Africa: The Impact Of African Music In Shaping Global Entertainment Experiences
Whether it is Afro Beats, Soukous, Amapiano, Highlife, or Makossa, African music has come of age and has become a regular feature all around the world, impacting audiences, initiating collaboration among other artists, and generally shaping the global entertainment experience.
Mombasa Carnival: Celebrating Kenya’s Premier Cultural Festival
The city of Mombasa is one of the largest cities in Kenya located in East Africa. With access to the Indian Ocean, Mombasa is recognized as a tourist hub, even though it boasts some transportation and manufacturing activities.
Festival Kreol In Seychelles: Experience Creole Tradition Through Music And Dance
Held in October, Festival Kreol is an event that expresses the rich diversity, history, and blend of traditions of the small Island of Seychelles. Across all 155 parts of the Island, several cultural activities involving art, music, dancing, and more importantly, an experience of the famous Creole cuisine take place leading up to a colorful march through the nation’s capital.
International Day Of Democracy: Black Philadelphians Shaping Local And National Politics
Black Philadelphians are beginning to occupy political positions that allow them to shape policies that address the concerns of not only their ethnic group but the whole Philadelphia community.
September 11th And Its Impact On The African Diaspora
September 11th, 2001 could have just been an ordinary day for many living in the United States. For many Africans living in the diaspora, especially in the United States, that day began with the occasional hustle and bustle they had become accustomed to.
In Memory of Uju
While our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of our colleague and the young infant she carried, we take solace and comfort in the fact that Uju left footprints in the hearts of her loved ones and the family of Funtimes.
African American Representation In Reality TV
As with the impact of media on public perception, reality TV shows have become instrumental as a platform for visibility and cultural education more so for African Americans whose representation on such shows affords many the opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of the values, beliefs, and lifestyles of the African American.