Jazz up April with Events That Sing with Fun, Education & Inspiration
As March winds down, April rises up to shower us with more things to do and places to go. It’s a month teeming with pizazz and jazz!
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Gender Diversity in Traditional and Modern African Societies
March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility. To dispel myths about non-heteronormative identities in traditional Africa, and ‘shake the table’ by providing an anti-colonial perspective on gender, we are exploring queer identities practiced in African societies
Famous Intersexuals in the Black Community and the Challenges They Face
Intersex condition is not as rare as many think it is. Famous Black intersexuals open our eyes to the racism and the misogyny they face as they fight for their right to sexual and reproductive health.
5 Best African Fashion Designers.
African designers have long been cast in the shadow of their more visible European colleagues, often victims of cultural appropriation, Western exploitation, and outright design theft.
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Philadelphia’s constellation in women’s history is shining with stars whose inspiring stories are untold and unheralded.
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