National Nutrition Month: Advancing Nutrition for Black Communities
Most people know the saying of ‘Eat to live, not live to eat’. How does this come into play in the context of nutrition?
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March Madness Fun, Education, and Inspiration
Who are today’s history makers? Here are webinars, virtual conferences, and storytelling events to observe Women’s History Month. Explore these free or low-cost events (both virtual and in-person) recognizing the contributions of women of color, past, and present.
For the Love of the Game: March Madness 2022 and Basketball as a Gateway to Success
For many inner-city youth, basketball is a gateway to access achievements, opportunities, and a better life. In 2015, Derrick Z. Jackson reported that Black men at Division I (DI) universities were over 13 times more likely than white men to be on football or basketball scholarships.
Black Music: The Rise of Afrobeats and Afro-Pop
There is a new wave of Black music, and it’s called Afro-Pop or Afro-fusion, and it’s finally getting the international attention it deserves.
March Means It’s Time for a Woman’s Touch
March signals the advent of spring, but it also means it’s Women’s History Month. Here are free or low-cost events (both virtual and in-person) celebrating women of color who illuminate the world today and yesteryear.
Celebrate Mauritius Independence Day with these Delicious Mauritian Dishes
On March 12th, 1968, Mauritius gained independence from the British. To celebrate this country’s independence, we are exploring 5 of the country’s most intriguing dishes.
National Color Therapy Month: Low-Cost Healing Strategies
March is National Color Therapy Month. In the context of the global climate, and life, many underserved communities may be experiencing emotional stress, trauma, and other mental health ailments, and are financially unprepared to access treatment
Choir Boy and Its Message to Black Youth
With a story of finding your voice, using your voice, and lifting your voice the Philadelphia Theatre Company delivers an exhilarating and thought-provoking coming-of-age tale in Choir Boy.
This International Women’s Day and Beyond, Be Inspired by Jamaica’s First Female Prime Minister
This formidable woman has been honored in the form of Portia Dreams, the authorized and approved biography on her childhood and pre-teen years, which appears in the form of a children’s book.
5 African Travel Blogs to Feed Your Travel Goals
For many travelers, the opportunity to travel widely over the vast African continent is one of the greatest joys. Africa is a continent full of beautiful people, magnificent scenery, and one-of-a-kind wildlife.