How Safe Boating Can Reduce the Occurrence of Drowning
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. In this article, we will explore the drowning epidemic and safe boating techniques to prevent such incidents.
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Colombia Independence Day: How Benkos Biohó, an Enslaved Guinea-Bissaun in Colombia, Formed the First Maroon Community in the Americas
Happy Independence Day, Colombia! On July 20th, 1810, this Caribbean country gained independence from Spain. To celebrate Colombia’s African history, we are exploring the life and impact of Benkos Biohó, a Guinea-Bissauan man in Colombia who founded the first African Maroon town in the America
Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day
In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with President de Klerk for their contributions to the demise of apartheid.
The Reading Quilt: Seriously What are You Waiting For?
Seriously, What are You Waiting For? 13 Actions To Ignite Your Life & Achieve The Ultimate Comeback is the probing question that Tamika poses to the person who is waiting for “the perfect opportunity” to make a change in their life. While you are waiting, Tamika warns, life will pass you by
Resistance of the Enslaved, Forced Labor, and a Mestizo Identity: Sao Tome and Principe Independence Day
Happy Independence day, Sao Tome and Principe! Today in 1975, this African country gained independence from the Portuguese. We are celebrating the country’s independence by exploring the island’s history of African resistance, forced labor after abolishing slavery, and Mestizo or Forros identity.
Exploring the Bahamas’ Cultural Artforms on Independence Day
Today in 1973, the Bahamas gained independence from Britain. On Bahamas independence day, we are exploring this island’s cultural artforms. Let’s jump right in!
The Nilotic People and the Road to Independence: South Sudan’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, South Sudan! Today in 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. To commemorate this Northeast African country, we are exploring the impact of the Nilotic people on the nation’s journey to independence, and citizen’s current realities
Exploring Cape Verde’s Creole Culture on Independence Day
On July 5th, 1975, this bundle of West African islands, also known as Cabo Verde, gained independence from the Portuguese. We are honoring the country by exploring the country’s creole culture and ‘Morna’ music genre.
The Perfume Isles: A Peek inside Comoros, the Discrete African Island Country
Happy Independence Day to Comoros! Today we are exploring the country’s intriguing culture and environment.
The Once-Secret Gule Wamkulu Dance Ritual: Malawi Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Malawi. Today in 1964, this Southeastern African country gained independence from the British. Today we are delving into the once-secret Malawian practice that persisted despite British colonialism: the Gule Wamkulu.