From Shackles To Sovereignty: Inspirational African Leaders In The Fight Against Colonialism
Self-determination became a uniting decimal among many inspirational leaders all across Africa.
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Launching the 2024 Tax Season: CWF’s Strategic Media Engagement
CWF’s media engagement for the 2024 tax season has successfully raised awareness about critical tax credits and free tax preparation services. Our strategic approach to media collaboration has fostered community engagement, supporting our mission to empower working families.
Fascinating Black History Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
From notable figures who made an impact, to overlooked Black inventors, let’s explore some of the most fascinating stories from the annals of Black history you may not have been taught in school.
Bob Marley’s Legacy Lives On: A Journey from Rebel to Retail Royalty Revealed
The long-awaited Bob Marley biopic “One Love” will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in Trench Town, his spiritual growth, and the attempt on his life.
Rediscovering Our Roots: The Significance of African Movie Industries in Preserving and Displaying African History
Filmmakers have become custodians of history and must work tirelessly to provide accurate descriptions of the African experience.
Hidden Gems of Black History
History is replete with tales of courage, and determination of many men and women of Black origin.
Nigerian Artist Victor Ekpuk Revives Ancient African Graphic Writing
Exploring “traditional” graphic writing forms along with his style of abstraction, Ekpuk creates a new text.
Black Female Leaders Who Are Shaping History Today
As Michelle Obama memorably said at the Democratic Convention in 2008, “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the…
Legends of the Game: Celebrating the Legacy of Philadelphia Black Sports Athletes
Philadelphia has remained a city with a rich history in sports and has produced several remarkable Black athletes who through their skills, dedication, and excellence have gone on to become legends in their various fields of sports.
Exploring Philadelphia’s Black Heroes: Guion Bluford, Octavius V. Catto, Rebecca J. Cole, Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens, Crystal Bird Fauset, Jessie Redmon Fauset, James Forten, and Francis Ellen Watkins Harper.
Known for its crucial role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city is home to a rich history of monuments and an array of ethnic nationalities amongst which are the Black heroes whose courage, resilience, and commitment have impacted the growth of American Democracy.