Susu as a Vehicle to Advance Economic Mobility
Many communities of the African Diaspora, including those in the informal sector and more, use a traditional African savings method known as Susu.
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The Reading Quilt: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Each month, “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book 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, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson is the focus of QUILT.
Lisa Taylor, Director at Fresh Grocer, Leads and Strategically Serves the Community During a Crisis
Lisa Taylor is the Director at Fresh Grocer on Monument Road. After climbing the corporate ladder, she joined the ShopRite team, which is operated by Brown’s Super Stores Inc..
5 Black-Owned Sunscreen Brands to Get for Summer
Wearing sunscreen is something everyone should do all year round. These five black-owned sunscreen brands cater, especially to dark skins. Learn more here about them and why highly melanated people need SPF too.
Exploring Mauritius on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritius. Mauritius gained independence from the British today in 1968. In honor of this, we’ll explore the history and development of human settlement on this East African island. Let’s jump right in!
Pan-Africanism, Independence, and the Legacy of Kwame Nkrumah on Ghana’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Ghana! On this day, March 6th, in 1957, Ghana gained independence from the British. Let’s take a look at the courageous leader who led the country’s struggle for independence, and who became the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana: Osagyefo (Redeemer) Kwame Nkrumah.
Egyptian Independence Day: Examining Ancient Egypt’s Inventions + Influence on Today’s Culture
Happy Independence Day, Egypt! Today in 1922, this North African country gained independence from the British. Today we are celebrating this country by honoring its ancient inventions and the influence of their advancements on today’s society. Let’s jump right in!
Celebrating the Dominican Republic’s African History on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic! Today in 1844, after the Dominican War of Independence, this Caribbean country became independent from Haiti. Let’s celebrate the ethnic diversity of the country by examining the country’s fused culture, which is filled with Taino, African, and European influences.
Fred Wright of AFSCME Local 1739 Highlights Union Workers’ Needs During a Pandemic
AFSCME Local 1739 is a union that represents employees who work in the Philadelphia Community and Social Service Agencies.
Honoring St. Lucia’s Past and Present
Happy Independence Day, St. Lucia! On February 22nd, 1979, this Caribbean country gained independence from Great Britain.