Mama Africa- The Legendary Miriam Makeba
Fondly known as ‘Mama Africa,’ Miriam Makeba was one of South Africa’s great expatriates who wowed the world with her voice. Read more about her life here.
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Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Unity
Kwanzaa was created using the traditional harvest celebrations of the Ashanti and Zulu peoples. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits.”
Libyan Independence Day: The Politics of Muammar al-Gaddafi
On Libyan Independence Day, we take a look inside the political ideologies of former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi.
The Golden Voice of Africa – Salif Keita
Salif Keita, from Mali, is one of the most influential musicians on the African continent and an activist for Black people with albinism. He is known as the ‘Golden Voice of Africa.’
Salif Keita, from Mali, is one of the most influential musicians on the African continent and an activist for Black people with albinism. He is known as the ‘Golden Voice of Africa.
13th Amendment: The End of Slavery And The Beginning Of The Fight For Equality
Although the ending of slavery is often credited to the Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclomation in 1863, the amendment to the constitution was not ratified until December 18, 1865.
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.
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.