What you need to know about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a time when family, community, and culture come together. It is a time of reflection and celebration.
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17 Kenyan Proverbs to Inspire Wisdom this Season
Happy Independence Day, Kenya! On December 12th, 1963, the Republic of Kenya, or Jamhuri Ya Kenya, gained independence from the British. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring wise proverbs from the East African country.
Should Cowboys’ Owner Jerry Jones Explain 65-Year-Old Racism Photo?
Was he “just there” or is that a representation of who he was? More importantly, is that still a representation of who he is today?
Are Black Women Business Owners Dominating Wellness Space?
Here are a few fast-growing and well-established Black woman-owned businesses you can support to keep our wealth-building efforts growing.
Children’s Books Review
T-Toe’s crafty narratives fully provide the young readers an intentionally exciting and intriguing entrance into Fatu’s world. It expands one’s imagination into the life of a young girl growing up in an African village.
The Reading Quilt: Little Fires Everywhere
In the novel Little Fires Everywhere, (2017) Celeste Ng, New York Times best-selling author, introduces us to a cast of characters who bear secrets in various ways.
How England Tried to Erase the Pequot Tribe in 1636
The English and Pequot tribe of present-day Connecticut fought the Pequot War (1636-1638) in New England, and the Pequot Massacre was the defining moment of the conflict.
“Unthanksgiving Day” For Native Americans
So, Thanksgiving 2022 has ended and the turkey will probably be used for sandwiches for the remainder of the week. And, this might be an opportune time for African American families who celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday to separate fact from fiction.
9 Black-Owned Menstrual Care Companies
When it comes to menstruation, people often erase Black women. Menstrual care products make up a global multi-billion-dollar industry. Big corporations sell most products, but the brand often most favored are the ones owned by smaller woman-owned companies that understand first-hand what women want and need.
Christmas and Kwanzaa Gift Ideas for Loved Ones
If you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas, here are the best Kwanzaa or Christmas presents we have in store.