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.
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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.
Investigating Seychelles on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Seychelles. On June 29th, 1976, this island off the coast of East Africa gained independence from the British. Today we are learning how the nation has become prosperous and exploring its creole culture and cuisine.
Exploring Deforestation and Growing Famine in Madagascar on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Madagascar! Today we are exploring the devastating impacts of deforestation and famine in Madagascar. Join us in this exploration, and learn how you can help.
‘Al-Shabaab’ Attacks: Investigating the Armed Conflict, Poverty, and Mismanagement of Natural Resources in Mozambique on Independence Day
On Mozambican Independence Day, June 25th, we are exploring the origins of the current conflict occurring in the northern part of the country.