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.
Now more than ever, supporting Black-owned businesses is important especially wineries that were hard hit with strict COVID-19 lockdown regulation as seen in South Africa. Here are some Black-owned wineries, vineyards, cellars, and brands
From a township near Cape Town, South Africa, to international stardom and performing for thousands, Brenda Fassie became The Queen of African Pop.
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!
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.
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder yet the diagnosis’ rate is low, especially for Black women. Find out more here on how Black women are affected differently.
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.
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!
