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World Poetry Day: Poems from Prolific Black Women Poets to Expand your Worldviews
March 21st is World Poetry Day. In celebration of rhetoric, artistry, and female poets of the African diaspora, we are highlighting prolific poets from around the world and their work.
Exploring Namibian Cuisine on Namibia Independence Day
On March 21st, 1990, Namibia gained independence day from South Africa. To celebrate this Southern African country, we are exploring delicious and adventurous Namibian cuisine.
National Storytelling Month: 5 Black TikTok Creators Who are Captivating Audiences with Intriguing and Informative Content
To fuel the Black storytelling impulse, we are highlighting 5 Black content creators who are combining uniqueness, relevancy, and humor to tell pertinent stories.
A Glimpse of Tunisia: Arab Influence, Ancient Coliseums, and ‘Blackness’ in North Africa
On March 20th, 1956, Tunisia gained independence from the French. To celebrate this North African country, we are exploring Tunisia’s Arab influence, the ancient city of Carthage, and the concept of ‘Blackness’ in regard to North Africa.
5 of the Best African Female Authors
Here are five of Africa’s most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women’s rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities
Miss Mahogany Style Report: Spring Forward! Top 3 Style Trends of 2022
A person’s choice of clothing can heavily influence the impression they transmit and is, therefore, a powerful communication tool. Having fashion awareness and intentionality can be also used as a tool for living your best life.
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?
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.