The Queen of African Pop – Brenda Fassie
From a township near Cape Town, South Africa, to international stardom and performing for thousands, Brenda Fassie became The Queen of African Pop.
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Exploring the Majestic Maasai Tribe on Kenya Independence
On Kenyan Independence Day, we are highlighting one of its most well known tribes: the Maasai. Most Maasai are known for their tall stature, spears, red clothing and retention of traditional culture. Beyond the surface, there is so much more. Let’s jump right in!
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Understanding The Black National Anthem
In 1899, years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, James Weldon Johnson penned the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a way to commemorate the late president’s birthday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Becomes Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Tanzania Independence Day: Mount Kilimanjaro, Wildlife and Animal Preservation
On Tanzania’s Independence Day, we take a look inside Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife in the country and the impact of anti-poaching initiatives in the region.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – One of Africa’s Greatest Modern Writers
From a small town in Nigeria to international stages speaking on the importance of feminism, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has become one of Africa’s most celebrated modern writers whose work has received critical acclaim.
Reduce Gun Violence With Jobs
In 2015, when Arne Duncan moved back to Chicago after serving as President Obama’s education secretary, he set out on a listening tour of perhaps the least listened-to young men in America: Shooters.
Celebrating Rosa Parks 65 Years After Her Historic Stand In Montgomery
After a long day of work at a department store, Parks, 42 at the time, refused to stand for a White passenger when asked by the bus driver, James Fred Blake.
Celebrating Barbados Independence Day
Happy Independence day to Barbados! Today November 30, 1966, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Let’s explore eight interesting facts about this country!
Mauritania in Focus on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28, 1960, this Northwestern African country declared independence from the French. Let’s learn about their history of influence on the world, and contributions to societies such as Spain.