Keepin’ it 100
Here are some memory-creating events to look back on when you hit the century mark.
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African Stars Lighting Up the 2026 World Cup for other Nations
Every four years, the world stops for a month of football. At the 2026 World Cup, Africa arrived in force, with a record 10 nations playing across North American stadiums, a sign of the continent’s rising power and growing depth. While a historic contingent of African nations made it to the tournament, a familiar conversation is bubbling up: why are some of Africa’s brightest lights shining for nations that weren’t the birthplace of their ancestors?
How Visa-Free Travel Benefits Trade and Tourism in Africa
The impact of African countries adopting visa-free policies includes a boost to tourism and international relations on the continent. Not only that but it stretches as far as having positive effects on the economies of these countries too.
A Quick Start To July
The wit William Shakespeare said, “joy’s soul lies in the doing.” So, listen to the enduring wisdom of The Bard. Go on, be happy; go out and enjoy July! Here are some low-cost or free entertaining neighborhood options to help you.
How African Slang Is Connecting the Continent and the Diaspora
If you have spent any time on TikTok, Instagram, X, or in Black communities across London, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Kingston, or Lagos, chances are you are conversant with certain African slangs. The fascinating part is that you and many others use them without knowing exactly where they came from.
A Baseball Fanatic’s Guide to the Phillies’ July 2026 Games
July 2026 is not a month for sentimentality. It is a month for judgment. The Phillies’ published calendar opens with two home games against Pittsburgh, then turns into a road trip through Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Detroit before the All-Star break, and after that, it moves straight into a second-half stretch against the Mets, Dodgers, Yankees, Marlins, and Orioles.
Cape Verde Just Won the World’s Heart
If someone had told you a month ago that Argentina, the defending world champions, led by Lionel Messi and packed with some of the finest footballers on the planet, would need extra time to knock out Cape Verde, you probably would have smiled politely and changed the subject.
How Philadelphia’s 2026 Fourth of July Concert Celebrates Black Culture and the Diaspora
When most people think of America’s Fourth of July celebrations, they picture fireworks, flags, and patriotic songs. But in 2026, Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, is telling a broader, more inclusive story.
Caribbean Festivals & Carnivals in July
Caribbean Carnival is not a vacation. It is a living, breathing archive of our defiance. It is where we reclaim our time, our bodies, and the streets. For Caribbean folks, the road is a sanctuary. It is the one place where every burden of the year is left in the dust.
All Eyes on Philly on The Fourth!
Pomp and patriotism is the prevailing theme, as America gets ready to blow out all 250 candles on its fancy big birthday cake. Ring in the milestone this hot July with some cool (free or low-cost) entertainment featuring parades, fireworks, freedom celebrations, block parties, exhibits, star-studded concerts, games, giveaways, and good old family fun.