Vashti Dubois and the establishment of The Colored Girls Museum (TCGM) were always destined to be a partnership that worked. As a Black woman whose work focused strongly on issues impacting girls and women of color, Vashti Dubois had invested a large portion of her career in non-profit and art organizations.
In the United States, many Black parents choose names that celebrate culture, meaning, identity, and uniqueness. Below are Black names commonly used, along with their meanings, origins, and what makes them special today.
Lift Every Voice and Sing, otherwise known as the Black national anthem, has been a flashpoint of conflict, drawing threats and fueling conspiracy theories since it was first used by the NFL in 2020 for pre-season opening games, following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Go out and seize the cool day! From Grammy® Award-winning jazz to Pulitzer Prize Award-winning plays, here are a few free or low-cost activities that will extend the September of your days.
She is Black, bold, and beautiful, standing 12 feet tall with hands on her hips and an unapologetic gaze. A bronze statue of a plus-size Black woman in everyday clothes and braided hair in the heart of Times Square has been generating a lot of controversy across social media and newsrooms.
From mural tours to writing summits, here are a few free or low-cost entertaining activities that will ease the changing seasons. Heat the cocoa.
The Akwaba African Diaspora Festival brings its transformative mission to the United States from September 15-19, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for Black communities to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the continent and America.
No matter the celebration, whether historic market days, cultural music and dance activities, or events to commemorate special days in the lives of the people who occupy that region, there is always something captivating to look forward to. Let us explore some Northern African traditional festivals and events.
From murals to music, here are a few free or low-cost activities that will ease the fresh passing of summer when, as lyricist George Gershwin once explained, “the living is easy.”
When we talk of cultural heritage, Africa is so rich with different cultures, languages, art, music, and cuisine, all shaped by thousands of years of history, traditions, and customs. This cultural heritage is increasingly recognized as a valuable economic asset.
