10 Things You May Not Know About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
This year’s Martin Luther King Day, we want to highlight some lesser-known facts of the honorable civil rights leader.
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams: Pioneer of Medicine
Daniel Hale Williams was one of the first physicians to perform open-heart surgery in the United States and founded a hospital with an interracial staff, making him a surgical pioneer that would influence the field of modern medicine.
The Father of South African Jazz – Hugh Masekela
Dubbed The Father of South African Jazz, Hugh Masekela’s successful career started from humble beginnings and took him across international stages.
Bouakary Coulibaly Lived to Tell the Tale: An African Immigrant Taxi Driver’s Testimonial During COVID-19
His testimony of struggle illustrates the urgent need to take preventive measures and highlights the necessity for more government aid and COVID relief.
Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates 50 Years
Beginning with just 13 members including Shirley Chisom and Louis Stokes, the CBC now has a total of 55 members including Maxine Waters, Cory Booker, and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris.
Trump Supporters Attempt a Coup at the U.S. Capitol: A Double Standard in Police Response and a Way Forward for the African Diaspora
Trump Supporters Attempt a Coup at the U.S. Capitol: A Double Standard in Police Response and a Way Forward for the African Diaspora
Zora Neale Hurston: A Voice For the African Diaspora
Throughout her life, Zora Neale Hurston dedicated herself to studying and promoting Black culture.
South Africa’s Mother of the Nation – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Affectionately called Mama Wethu, (Mother of the Nation), Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was one of the leading women fighting for democracy and equality in South Africa and her legacy lives on today.
Celebrating Cameroon Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Cameroon! Today we are honoring this Central African country by delving into its colorful culture.
Freedom Seeking through Cultural Immersion and African Spirituality in Haiti
On Haiti’s Independence Day, we explore the country’s African history and traditional African practices that were used in tandem with physical revolt during the Haitian Revolution.