Malcolm X at 100 matters because his life encapsulates a transformative arc from marginalization to global advocacy, offering timeless lessons for contemporary struggles.
As Black and Latino students across the U.S. increasingly attend resegregated, underfunded schools, and African nations face their own post-colonial educational hurdles, the call for justice reverberates across the diaspora. The 71st anniversary of Brown v. The Board of Education is not just a moment of remembrance, it is a rallying cry.
As graduation ceremonies fill campuses across the United States every May, one accessory stands out among Black graduates, the Kente cloth stole. Worn with pride, it represents not only academic achievement but also a deep-rooted connection to African heritage, specifically the cultural traditions of Ghana.
As a new day dawns on the 5th of May, the world turns its attention to Africa, a continent filled with diverse cultures, deep-rooted traditions, and rich histories. African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), is an opportunity for people around the world, particularly Africans, to celebrate the continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage, which is often overlooked.
BOSTON—On April 26, 2025, thousands gathered at Boston Common to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The original rally drew over 20,000 participants protesting racial disparities in housing and education.
In recording these artists, we celebrate the African American cultural heritage in jazz, highlighting how each pioneer combined personal life with musical creativity. Their stories, grounded in community, adversity, and sheer creativity, echo well beyond the bandstand, informing larger conversations on identity, survival, and artistic autonomy.
Freedom Day is much more than a public holiday; it is a living record of generations of sacrifice, a gauge of democratic health, and a platform for Pan-African solidarity with Africans on the continent and the diaspora.
From Afrobeats and Amapiano to the flavors of soul food, the African diaspora has left an indelible mark on cultures across the globe. Now, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) are pushing to formally recognize that legacy. In a rare show of bipartisan unity, the senators have introduced a bill to designate September as African Diaspora Heritage Month.
For many in the African diaspora and beyond, the question is urgent and compelling: Could the Church finally see its first Black pope?
These sites are more than tourist destinations, they are cultural landmarks, symbols of resilience, and vital pieces of our shared heritage. Unfortunately, many of these sites are at risk due to ongoing conflicts, sea-level rise, flooding, erosion, and other human activity.
