Ethiopia’s musicians fled the country after the 1974 revolution – how their unique Afro-inspired culture lives on
Musicians were part of a mass outflow of people from the Horn of Africa that began as a direct outcome of the Ethiopian revolution.
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A Glimpse into Zimbabwe’s Ancient Architecture
The ruins are believed to have been built between the 11th and 15th centuries by the ancestors of the Shona people.
‘Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind – a rarity in African countries
He was a bold journalist who was not afraid to say what he thought was right.
From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.
Dambe, the African combat sport tied to historical warfare, known for its brutality
Dambe, also known as Kokawa, is an African combat sport that originated in northern Nigeria and was used to prepare men for war in the olden days.
HOMOWO FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING HARVEST AND MIGRATION
The Homowo festival is a vibrant and significant cultural celebration observed by the Ga people of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
CWF PRESIDENT AND CEO REFLECTS ON HER FIRST TAX SEASON AND FUTURE
Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is a Philadelphia nonprofit that works to provide working families with access to finances through asset development, free tax preparation and resource development.
CWF participates in Code for America Conference Workshop
The workshop title was: Innovative Expansion of VITA: Advancing Equity through High School Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement.
From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth and Black nationalist activism
Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.
The Reading Quilt: The Marva Collins’ Way
This month “The Reading Quilt” shines a spotlight on the late Marva Collins, who worked passionately to help educate African American children who were dismissed as learning disabled, harmful, or unloveable.