I CAN STEAL YOUR WIFE; The Yearly Gerewol Celebration
Whatever you do, try not to take your wife there on a vacation, she just might not come back with you.
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10 Badass Black Superheroes Everyone Should Know
Unlike television and film, Black superheroes started appearing as major comic characters in the 1960s. In 1966, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced Black Panther in an issue of Fantastic Four and DC soon followed with Jon Stewart.
July is eventful
From message music to movie nights, enjoy these free or low-cost events in Philadelphia!
The Democratic Republic of Congo is more than what you see in the media: A Look at Congolese Fashion Brands
With the celebration of Congo’s 62nd year of independence, let us seek to highlight a more positive view of the central African nation by way of art through fashion.
Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part II
US-Sierra Leone Relations Through the Centuries, The Legacy of Freed Black Repatriates in Sierra Leone, and Post-Civil War Liberian and Salone Immigrants in Philly Rebuild Resources
Djibouti Independence
Djibouti’s flag was chosen on the day the country achieved independence. Its colors symbolize Djibouti’s beautiful landscapes, multicultural population, and the eternal principles of the country’s national motto: Unité, Égalité, Paix (Unity, Equality, Peace).
Ras Haitrm: A Musical Connection between Mozambique and Jamaica
Despite the trauma of war, poverty and a generally negative public image, this south-eastern African country boasts positivity through a son of reggae music.
Hip Hop and Its Global Influence in the Present Day
Hip-hop is a culture that has changed America since the 1980s, not just a music genre. Its influence has expanded across the United States, influencing politics and media culture. The issue surrounding hip-hop music and culture has been at the forefront for many years.
Celebrate and support our classical music artists as we re-define classical
I was super impressed to view and find out about the all-African American Re-Collective Orchestra that served as the musical backdrop to CNN’s Juneteenth TV production.