In 1803, 75 Igbo slaves rose in rebellion against their captors. They took over their transport ship and sunk it, along with their captors, before walking fearlessly into the creek in a mass suicide.
Happy National Soup Month! The benefits of soup are numerous and provide the body with nutrients and soothing warmth during the cold months.
When you think of Africa’s geography, the searing desert of the Sahara and the rolling grasslands and savannas of the Serengeti come to mind. But, the African continent, it turns out, has some of the most gorgeous mountains on the planet.
Happy Independence Day, Gambia! On February 18th, this West African country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are exploring Gambia’s traditional storytelling, fashion, and food mediums, and their influences on modern culture
February is celebrated as Black history month in America, but as we take a look at our history, we can’t separate it from Black culture. We must ask ourselves: what are we doing to hold on to the many shades of culture represented in the African Diaspora?
On February 11th, the United Nations General Assembly and respective communities celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To fuel the next generation of Black women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), we are highlighting top STEM careers and scholarships for women in STEM.
“A faithful friend is the medicine of life” – Apocrypha
In February, communities around the nation celebrate National Library Lovers Month. To commemorate this joyous occasion, we are exploring the beneficial nature of libraries, and offering strategies to support your local library.
Happy Independence Day, Grenada! In honor of the country’s fight for freedom, we are examining the country’s African history and resistance to slavery, including its creolized storytelling forms, and Fedon’s rebellion. Join us!
Join FunTimes Magazine on Tuesday, February 8th at 12:00pm EST, as we celebrate Black History Month with US-Liberia Relationship: A roundtable discussion on the U.S. relationship with countries inhabited by emancipated people – Focus on Liberia.
