World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: 5 Black Leaders in ICT
Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day! Celebrate by reading about Black Leaders in ICT!
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Diedre McLeod: Solo Travel Coach Empowers Caribbean Women to Explore the World
McLeod’s main focus is to empower people, especially Caribbean women, to take the leap and travel.
Workforce Solutions: Supplying Its Students With More Than Just an Education
Uplift Solutions has provided more than just an education for its participants; it has supplied its students with hope for their future, pride in their work, and a strong sense of confidence in their ability to lead and grow.
Examining the Tigray Crisis on Ethiopian Independence Day
Today in 1941, Ethiopia successfully disposed of Italian occupation and regained its full independence
International Jazz Day
This year, the April 30th celebration will entail a 10-year anniversary All-Star Global concert live stream.
Nthabeleng Likotsi: The Woman Behind SA’s First Female Owned Bank
Nthabeleng Likotsi is the first woman in South Africa to own a bank. Read her inspiring story here on why she decided to be a pioneer for Black women in financial services.
Sierra Leone: The Curse of Abundance, Resistance, and a History of Diasporan Repatriation
Today, in 1961, the West African country of Sierra Leone achieved independence from the British. Let’s celebrate the country’s independence by exploring the role of abundant natural resources in the country, resistance to slavery, and its growing legacy of African diaspora repatriation.
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.
International Girls in ICT Day: 5 Women Who Paved The Way
Technology is a significant portion of today’s industries, and the majority of these jobs are dominated by men. Among those men, however, are a number of incredible women who have made huge leaps in their field. Today, we celebrate them.
The Reading Quilt: Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Abdel-Fattah
ach month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book or play that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, we offer readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is Does My Head Look Big in This by Randa Abdel-Fattah.