Adama Cherif is Miss Sierra Leone PA 2016
Miss Adama Cherif was proclaimed Miss Sierra Leone PA 2016 at this year’s pageant April 29. She recounts, “It was a fun experience. I got to…
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Ubuntu
“Ubuntu’ in the Xhosa Southern African culture means: I am what I am because of what we all are”. It comes from a traditional African philosophy that offers us an understanding of ourselves in relation with the world. According to Ubuntu, there exists a common bond between us all and it is through this bond, through our interaction with our fellow human beings, that we discover our own human qualities.
Judges’ Advice To The Youth
Brief History of the National Bar Association Judicial Council
In 1971 the National Judicial Council was formed as a division of the Nation…
The Making of a True Father
In the last issue of this magazine, we celebrated women that did extraordinary things in their communities. Even though few women were featu…
Meet Desiraee Davis, Realtor
Desiraee has been in real estate for nine years. She opened her own office about three years ago. Since that time her focus has been on growing her real estate office and mentoring new agents.
“It’s a unique experience being able to genuinely help people achieve their goals and dreams,”
African Genesis Institute: Educating By Experience
Ali and Helen Salahuddin saw the need to provide an avenue to educate young African Americans and Latinos in 1996, so they founded the African Genesis Institute. Their mission is “to teach African American and Latino youth, ages 7-14, their correct history concerning their ancestry and ancestral homes.” It is also designed to build “the self-esteem of the students, improve their academic and financial literacy, promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage entrepreneurship.”
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, Philadelphia, PA, recently presented its Solas Awards (Gaelic for light) to shine a light on vi…
Life After College Graduation
Magdaline Biawogei interviewed six graduates about their hopes and expectations: Adedoyin A. Otolorin, Summer Kollie, Abena Nyarko (Adoma), Sandra C. Buruzie, Sametta G. Karmo and Felicia A. Henry.
The Penn Relays’ A Fun Time
The Penn Relays were founded by the University of Pennsylvania in 1893 to run alongside the university’s Spring Handicap Track and Field gam…
African Caribbean Business and Tourism Programs
African Caribbean Business and tourism programs
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