As the Yoruba warn, closing the eyes does not make the sun set; looking away will not make social media and artificial intelligence disappear. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shapes public conversation, and her cautions about these powerful tools deserve respect. They also deserve calibration. Communities that rely on them to connect, organize, and create need guidance that is accurate, workable, and fair.
Poet William Cullen Bryant called the colorful beauty of autumn “the year’s last, loveliest smile.” From horror films to book chats on the African diaspora, these low-cost or free events will keep you smiling through at least the month.
The green and white of Nigeria’s flags being passed out waved through the crowd like a living breeze. Strangers paused mid-step to take in the sight, the celebration of heritage right in the heart of the city. For a moment, everyone felt included in the story.
There was a time when African weddings were simple. Today? They are grand cultural showcases, an impressive blend of tradition, luxury, and global sophistication; merging culture, creativity, and community into one unforgettable statement of love and identity.
Black filmmakers are challenging boundaries and building entirely new worlds where Black people are central, celebrated, and multifaceted.
From events to becoming a Philly “Phambassador” to venturing out to the best trails to walk, run and bike, check out how you can fall in love with the season of leaves by enjoying these (mostly) free festivities.
“You have captured my liver or my liver pines for you”. In the village of Imilchil in the Northern African country of Morocco, not only are these words a common phrase, but they are also uttered as part of the rituals of the Imilchil Marriage Festival.
The fall calendar will not be complete without the annual Oktoberfest in Philadelphia, featuring German beer, bratwurst, polka music, and traditional festivities.
This week’s column focuses on authors and the power of the written word, as well as America’s upcoming 250th birthday. So, book up your calendar with these mostly free events, as September hands off the baton to its relay partner, the month of October.
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.
