8 Black Players Owning The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
This tournament is full of power, pride, and presence. From Madrid to Paris, Black and Afro players are shaping the biggest stories of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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5 Powerful African Traditions That Are Thriving in the Diaspora
Across the diaspora, and majorly in cities like New York, London, Toronto, and Paris, African traditions are thriving endlessly. Despite distance from the continent, many Africans in the diaspora continue to uphold and celebrate their rich heritage, passing it on to new generations with pride.
All Eyes On The Fourth
Arguably no place does the Fourth of July like Philly does. So, strike up the marching bands, or at least the barbecue grill, and enjoy these free concerts, parades, flag-raisings, block parties, and more in the nation’s birthplace.
Juneteenth Jubilation at AAMP’s 5th Annual Block Party
On Thursday, June 19, hundreds gathered at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) for its 5th annual Juneteenth Block Party, commemorating the holiday’s 160th anniversary. Hosted in partnership with Welcome America, Inc. and VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the vibrant celebration brought together art, history, music, food, and family fun in the city’s heart.
South Sudanese Women Are Redefining Their Country Through Fashion
With legs that run forever, skin tone that glistens under the sun, and a bone structure sharper than the world has ever seen, South Sudanese women are, in recent times, some of the most sought-after models in the industry.
Hanging With The Heat
Waiting in the wings are Black Music Month recognizing our musical legacy, Wawa Welcome America patriotically celebrating America’s birthday, and just too many cool concerts to count on your perspiring hands. From hoagies to history tours, get ready to dive into the cool end of the entertainment pool.
The Evolution Of African Cinema
African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys rewrote the narrative for African storytelling on film.
Philly’s African Drum Tradition as Resistance and Ritual
African drumming is one of humanity’s oldest technologies. It has been a tool of communication, healing, and ceremony for tens of thousands of years. Rhythms from Mali, Ghana, Senegal, and beyond endured in the forced crossings of the Middle Passage.
Viola Davis Shaping Hall Of Fame Black Representation On Screen
Viola Davis has yet again broken another barrier. In June 2025, she was named among the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame class, joining luminaries like Conan O’Brien and Ryan Murphy to be formally recognized as someone who has “changed television forever”.
Black Excellence In The Global Art Scene
There is a cadre of African and African-descended artists in contemporary art who assert the profound depth of Black identity. Through their inventive mediums and captivating themes, these visionaries are changing how the world views African and Black artistry in addition to innovating the art world.