18 Black History Movies to Watch Even After Black History Month
Movies about Black culture often focus on well-known historical events like the enslavement of Africans and the civil rights movement….
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Nigeria elections: the surprising influence of Afrobeats music on politics
In the run-up to Nigeria’s February 2023 elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised to demand change and redefine the political landscape – and music has been pivotal.
5 Black Podcasts to Listen To
Podcasts are a way to hear other perspectives, stay caught up on current events, or laugh.
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Photographs of the march show women attended in large numbers, yet few historical accounts adequately credit women for their leadership and support.
YOUTHFUL EXUBERANCE AS A TOOL FOR POLITICAL CHANGE
When young people rose up in protest to the continued violation of their rights it became a watershed moment for the Nigerian political landscape.
The Reading Quilt: A Breed Apart
Victor Woods, motivational speaker and author of A Breed Apart (Atria, 2015), is a model of redemption from crime and victory in rebuilding a better life.
The Tuskegee Airmen And Their Contribution To The Military During World War II
Their service and dedication to the military during a time when racism was rampant is a testament to their courage and patriotism.
WOULD LIVING BE FUN WITH A LIFE MANUAL
If you ever had the chance to relive life would you hope someone would hand you a manual of life to guide you through the ropes, or would you prefer taking a leap of faith?
The Harlem Renaissance and its impact on Black art and culture.
During the Harlem Renaissance, Black artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals converged in Harlem to express their cultural identity and resist racial discrimination.
The Ancient Origin Of The Bàtá Drum
An essential drum used by the Yoruba people is the Bàtá, a double-headed drum shaped like an hourglass with one cone more significant than the other.