Get fired up for June finale & July 4th’ firsts’
July takes it to the next level, with the ‘Dynamic Five’ synonymous with Independence Day: Food, fireworks, fun, family and the Fourth!
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Drawing, making music and writing poetry can support healing and bring more humanity to health care in US hospitals
Evidence shows that taking part in art programs has many therapeutic benefits.
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021.
After ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ Black hip-hop went global – its impact has been massive; so too efforts to keep it real
The rapid spread of “Rapper’s Delight” is an important milestone in hip-hop’s first 50 years.
Shaka Zulu is back in Black pop culture – how the famous king has been portrayed over the decades
Shaka Zulu is one of the most famous figures in South African history, even though not much is actually known about him.
Breaking Barriers: African Americans Pursue PhDs and College Degrees Behind Bars
This transformative trend challenges societal perceptions of incarcerated individuals and highlights the power of education in breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Juicy June
It seems like June just got started, but here we are racing towards hot July. June, though, still has some sweet event juice left in it. FunTimers, let’s squeeze June until the last drop!
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids make Britain’s Got Talent history – here’s the reality of ‘orphanages’ around the world
The attention on Ghetto Kids presents a chance to acknowledge the lived realities of approximately 5.4 million children worldwide growing up in institutional care.
Kente: A symbol of the rich culture of the Ashanti people of Ghana
Traditionally, Kente cloth was reserved for Ashanti royalty, where it originated from, who wore it during sacred ceremonies.
Add African American Dads to your Literacy Programs and Watch Magic Happen
In schools where African American boys may show little to no interest in reading, imitation can positively affect their reading success.