Exploring the Bahamas’ Cultural Artforms on Independence Day
Today in 1973, the Bahamas gained independence from Britain. On Bahamas independence day, we are exploring this island’s cultural artforms. Let’s jump right in!
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The Nilotic People and the Road to Independence: South Sudan’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, South Sudan! Today in 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. To commemorate this Northeast African country, we are exploring the impact of the Nilotic people on the nation’s journey to independence, and citizen’s current realities
Exploring Cape Verde’s Creole Culture on Independence Day
On July 5th, 1975, this bundle of West African islands, also known as Cabo Verde, gained independence from the Portuguese. We are honoring the country by exploring the country’s creole culture and ‘Morna’ music genre.
The Perfume Isles: A Peek inside Comoros, the Discrete African Island Country
Happy Independence Day to Comoros! Today we are exploring the country’s intriguing culture and environment.
The Once-Secret Gule Wamkulu Dance Ritual: Malawi Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Malawi. Today in 1964, this Southeastern African country gained independence from the British. Today we are delving into the once-secret Malawian practice that persisted despite British colonialism: the Gule Wamkulu.
The Battle of Algiers: The Road to Independence, and Work of Algerian Freedom Fighter, Actor and Activist Saadi Yacef, on Algerian Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Algeria. Today we are exploring the history, inspiration, and impact of the world-renowned film, ‘The Battle of Algiers’.
What, to Marginalized Communities, is the 4th of July?
The concept of ‘free’ and ‘independent’ in American society is relative. Today, children, who have absconded in search of a better life, lay under foil blankets at ICE concentration camps, and Black and brown community members lay 6 feet under due to systems of injustice.
Exploring ‘Tutsi’ and ‘Hutu’ Constructs, Tribalism, and Current Realities of Rwanda and Burundi on their Independence Days
Rwanda and Burundi celebrate independence days on July 1st. Today we are exploring the connection between these bordering countries, ‘Tutsi’ and ‘Hutu’ constructs, tribalism, and colonial roots of the tribal conflicts that plague these central eastern countries.
Somalia Independence Day: Will Elections Bring an End to Political Unrest?
In honor of Somalia’s Independence, we are investigating the political unrest in the country, the 2021 elections, and the historical memory of Somalia’s past dictatorship.
Democratic Republic of Congo Independence: 5 Congolese Songs to Add to your Playlist
This is an ode to Congolese music, which has made a huge imprint on African culture and the African diaspora globally, by exploring 5 iconic Congolese songs to add to your playlist.