Kids and family activities to kick off March
With spring just around the corner, here are free upcoming outdoor or mostly virtual family-friendly events focusing on music, art, food nature, and education.
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Meet Alexis Chateau: How This Black Solo Female Traveler Is Going Against the Grain
Black solo traveler and full-time RVer, Alexis Chateau, says that representation is important to remind people that access to the great outdoors in the solo travel community is not exclusive to one group of people.
The Alchemy of Healing – Personal Piece
The allure of a mountain may be found across its whole form, from its base to its summit. To climb a mountain just for the sake of seeing its summit is to ignore the beauty that lies under every step of its surface.
Famous Out and Proud Black LGBTQ Couples We Love
During the month of love, we would like to celebrate these famous out and proud Black LGBTQ couples we love.
Dominicans in the Diaspora: Celebrate DR’s Independence Day with these Dominican Artists and Content Creators
Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic! On February 27, 1844, this Caribbean country gained independence from the Spanish. To celebrate, we are exploring 6 artists and content creators of Dominican descent. Let’s jump right in!
The Reading Quilt: But, Mostly Love
Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is “But, Mostly Love,” by Sandra Turner-Barnes, poet and Black History enthusiast.
Black History Month winds down with educational things to do
Knowledge is power. February is dashing into the home stretch but continues to enrich and educate – spotlighting the legacy, culture, contributions of the Black community.
Top 5 Historic Female Photographers in Africa
Although the photographic record in Africa started about 1863, women image-makers have been mostly excluded from the mainstream. Photography has played a significant influence in broadening Western perspectives of Africa and its diaspora during the past decade.
Black-Owned Outerwear Brands to Keep You Warm for the Rest of Winter
We hope these six Black-owned outerwear brands keep you warm and cozy for the winter!
Celebrate National Soup Month with these Cultural Dishes of the African Diaspora
Happy National Soup Month! The benefits of soup are numerous and provide the body with nutrients and soothing warmth during the cold months.