Celebrating Mauritanian Cuisine on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28th, 1960, this Northwestern African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s delicious cuisine.
Culture & Arts
Read More
7 Black-Owned Nail Brands To Shop For The Hottest Nails This Fall
Use your dollars to support Black-owned businesses and get trendy, stylish nails at the same time by buying from one of these Black-owned nail brands.
Non-Holiday Things To Do & Philly Places To Go for Family Fun in Our Hip and Historical City!
From carousels in the park to plays about swimming with mermaids, here is a variety of upcoming free or low-cost in-person family activities to thaw out the winter blues and avoid the holiday-focused crowds. So if you’re looking to celebrate, don’t hesitate!
Six Black Businesses to Shop for Black Friday
When making your holiday gift selections, support a Black-owned business! Here are six fantastic selections to shop on this Black Friday.
8 Black-Owned Subscription Boxes to Check Out ASAP
Is there anything better than opening up a beautifully curated gift box of product discoveries on your doorstep? Check out 8 of the best Black-owned subscription boxes delivered straight to your door.
Festive Events to Put Gravy on Your Holiday – Things to do & places to go in Philly for Thanksgiving fun!
From tofu to the real turkey, here are some upcoming free or low-cost in-person fun community feasts and activities to satisfy your Thanksgiving appetite.
History of Diwali and its Importance to Indian Culture
iwali is India’s most significant celebration of the year, marking the victory of illumination over dark, wisdom over ignorance, and good over evil. The five days of Diwali are commemorated with prayer, feasts, fireworks, family gatherings, and charity giving, and are celebrated by over a billion people from all religions across India and its diaspora
The Reading Quilt: Family Values
Family is an integral part of African American culture, often celebrated in pop culture television shows and movies like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Blackish,” and “Soul Food”. These shows epitomize the strong African American mother who is eclipsed by the stronger African American grandmother, both flanked by supportive husbands, precocious children, and nosey aunts and uncles
Celebs Talk Covid-19 Vaccinations: Ice Cube, and the History of the Sugar Cube Vaccine
According to media posts, Ice Cube has walked away from a $9 million comedy movie deal after the film producers reportedly requested that all cast members be vaccinated.
5 Best African American Authors
This article honors the legacy of 5 African American authors who have made an indelible effect on the literary world.