History

Sisterhood and Brotherhood: Exploring the Bond of African American Fraternities and Sororities

Anand SubramanianSeptember 13, 2023January 3, 2025012 mins

African-American fraternities and sororities are vibrant threads, weaving unity, purpose, and a strong sense of identity.

MASQUERADE: WHEN THE SPIRITS COME OUT TO MINGLE

Okechukwu NzeribeSeptember 8, 2023January 3, 202506 mins

Among one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, masquerades were viewed in the past to be an embodiment of ancestral spirits and were treated sacredly.

Ethiopia: A Journey into the Cradle of Humanity

Okechukwu NzeribeSeptember 5, 2023January 3, 202507 mins

Ethiopia is a place where marvels and ancient traditions meet.

Labor Day: Remembering 6 Black women who fought for your right to work

Gift JoeSeptember 4, 2023January 3, 2025014 mins

These women stood at the forefront of the battle for workers’ rights, making the U.S. a safer, more equitable place to have a job.

The Reading Quilt: After Tupac & D Foster

Dr. Rachel SlaughterSeptember 3, 2023January 3, 202509 mins

In her book After Tupac & D Foster (Putnam, 2008), prolific young adult author Jacqueline Woodson introduces her readers to a group of Tupac’s biggest fans.

50 Years of Hip-Hop: Tracing the Global Journey of Its Beats, Rhythms, and Influence within the Black Community

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectSeptember 1, 2023January 3, 2025010 mins

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw the now legendary Back To School jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in The Bronx, New York.

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 7 Must-Listen Tracks Celebrating Our Rich Cultural Influence in Rap

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectAugust 31, 2023January 3, 2025016 mins

On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx.

Navigating Empowerment: Unveiling Afrofuturism’s Journey in Hip-Hop for the Black Community

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectAugust 30, 2023January 3, 2025012 mins

Ever since August 1973, hip-hop artists have turned to Afrofuturism – a mix of science fiction, politics, and liberating fantasy – to inform their lyrics and their look.