Over the moon in June
It’s almost like Kwanzaa in June because there are so many beautiful gifts of celebration this month in the world of events.
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Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa’s struggle
Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage is at once a double biography of South Africa’s two famous liberation leaders and a historical love story about their personal lives
10 Must-Read Books by Amazing Black Queer Authors
There has never been a time more crucial to amplify the voices of Black LGBTQIA+ activists, authors, and creators.
Juneteenth matters for thinking about race relations in Canada and Canadian education
While this is not an official holiday in Canada, it is significant for thinking about the history of race, racial relations and education.
Nigeria’s city of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ has survived and thrived for 1,000 years: here’s how
Ilé-Ifẹ̀ occupies a central place in Yorùbá history and identity. It is claimed to be the harbinger of Yorùbá civilisation.
Black and Bold Queens is a new children’s book celebrating women in Ghana’s history
A new children’s book, Black and Bold Queens: Women in Ghana’s History explores the lives of 16 notable female pioneers and leaders in the West African country.
Playing a new tune in June……..
Here’s an excuse to explore these upcoming low-cost or free neighborhood festivities in Greater Philadelphia.
We have all heard social media can impact women’s body image – but it isn’t all bad
It is clear social media can negatively affect women’s relationships with their bodies, but our recent research revealed a more complex and nuanced picture.
Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’ endures as rap artists detail complex relationships with their mothers, street life and the pursuit of success
In hip-hop music, it sometimes seems as if songs to and about mothers are common enough that audiences might take them for granted.
Mental health: almost half of Johannesburg students in new study screened positive for probable depression
Globally, an average of about 21% of university students have major depressive disorder.