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.
The Thrill of Homecoming for Igbos in December
The month of December is not just any month for the Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria, it is a month that heralds the final closure to the hustling and bustling activities that have become the customary trade mark at the start of every year.
Lights and (call to) action….
Shops, shows, markets, concerts and charitable events to see.
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.
Festive Family Fun!
Here’s a hearty helping of holiday happenings and more. Shine a light on the holidays with these fun, festive and educational (free or low-cost) things to do and places to go.