History

Black History & Cultural Treasures On African World Heritage Day

Gift JoeMay 2, 2025April 30, 2025016 mins

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’s 60th Freedom Rally Honors Dr. King’s Legacy

Merie. SApril 30, 2025April 30, 202503 mins

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.

Best Black Jazz Musicians Ever

Anand SubramanianApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025011 mins

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.

Significance Of South Africa Freedom Day In 2025

Anand SubramanianApril 26, 2025April 25, 2025015 mins

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.

African Diaspora Heritage Month, Recognizing Contributions Across Borders

Merie. SApril 23, 2025April 22, 202505 mins

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.

Will The Next Pope Be Black? What To Expect From The 2025 Papal Conclave

FunTimes MagazineApril 21, 2025April 21, 202516 mins

For many in the African diaspora and beyond, the question is urgent and compelling: Could the Church finally see its first Black pope?

7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Under Threat From Conflict And Climate Change

Gift JoeApril 18, 2025April 17, 2025012 mins

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.

A Peek Inside The Wodaabe’s Culture And Guérewol Mating Rituals in African Culture

Okechukwu NzeribeApril 3, 2025April 22, 202508 mins

Across the Sahel region of Africa, the mating ceremony commonly referred to as the Guérewol among the Wodaabe tribe presents a fascinating spectacle that combines a singing and dancing courtship ritual.

11 Black Women Activists Whose Names You Should Know

Gift JoeMarch 30, 2025March 28, 2025121 mins

In a world where inequality seems to be the order of the day and patriarchy seems to be the norm, women are rising, leading the charge, and becoming the essential changemakers and activists their families, communities, and other women across the world desperately need.

Black Female Presidents In The World

Oladipupo Omolade I.March 29, 2025March 28, 202507 mins

Black female presidents symbolize optimism and an end to prejudice and limitations on the woman figure in a society where women have historically been suppressed. These remarkable women overcame gender and racial discrimination to ascend to the top positions in their respective nations.