On a quiet hill in Kampala, Uganda, are the Kasubi Tombs, where four of Buganda’s late kings, known as Kabakas, are buried. Located just five kilometres outside Kampala city and off the Kampala-Hoima highway, this sacred site is indeed a historical attraction.
Philosopher and abolitionist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “The earth laughs in flowers.” With that in mind, enjoy this low-cost or free spring bouquet of jazz, art, history, fashion, Black and Latino culture, all just in time for Earth Day/Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, World Health Day, and World Art Day.
Among the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria, naming reflects history, beliefs, the circumstances surrounding birth, and aspirations for the future. As Igbo communities have spread across the globe through migration, these names have served as powerful markers of identity in the diaspora.
While 16 cities across North America prepare for the influx of six million fans, Philadelphia occupies a unique position. For the African and Caribbean Diaspora, the city is an ancestral home because the updated match schedule reveals a convergence of athletics and identity.
A name is a primary source of identity. Across Africa, people value being recognized by their names because they give careful thought to the names they choose.
African culture shapes global conversations and sets trends across music, film, art, and digital spaces. Yet beneath this global recognition lies an important question: Are Africa’s creators receiving the recognition, ownership, and economic rewards they deserve?
John W. Mosley’s photo of a young marcher at the Elks Parade in Philadelphia, (circa.1944) appears in ‘Reflections in Black:…
Whether you’re a families-and-food-trucks kind of person, a track-and-field obsessive, or a jazz devotee, there is an event in April 2026 with your name on it.
The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been completed with six teams clinching the remaining places among the 48 that will make the upcoming tournament in North America the most inclusive ever.
If you have spring fever, you’re not alone. To celebrate, we have curated this low-cost or free “gallery” of entertainment options, highlighting art and spring this week. Stop and smell the cherry blossoms while you’re at it!
