Diona Murray’s 33-Year Battle With Reproductive Health Sparked A Movement
Philadelphia advocate Diona Nicole Murray transforms personal struggle into a powerful platform for Black women navigating reproductive health challenges and infertility.
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What Happens to a Community When Families Stay Stable?
When families struggle, communities feel the strain. Children forced to move due to housing instability may leave behind classrooms where teachers knew their learning styles. Parents juggling multiple jobs may have less time to engage in community events.
How Mesh Networks Are Rewiring Rural Ghana Communication
We’ll look at mesh networks, real-world projects that are altering people’s lives in Ghana, and the benefits, problems, and future of this grassroots approach to connectivity. These networks stand for a new method for Ghanaians residing in Philadelphia and other diaspora groups to take charge of their digital destiny.
Statue Of Black Woman In Times Square Sparks Debates About Race And Representation
She is Black, bold, and beautiful, standing 12 feet tall with hands on her hips and an unapologetic gaze. A bronze statue of a plus-size Black woman in everyday clothes and braided hair in the heart of Times Square has been generating a lot of controversy across social media and newsrooms.
We Are A Real Phanatic Of September Events
From mural tours to writing summits, here are a few free or low-cost entertaining activities that will ease the changing seasons. Heat the cocoa.
The Readiness Gap In Early University For Black Youth
With various educational support initiatives like grants, scholarships, alternative financial aid, student loans among many others, young Black teens from the ages of 15 – 17 years are gaining access to universities and enrolling for programs across various fields of study.
Nigerian Immigrants’ Culture Shock And Identity Shifts Abroad
When a Nigerian packs their bags to japa (a Nigerian slang for relocating), they already have this dream of reaching the promised land, flowing with better opportunities, stable electricity, good jobs, and the chance to finally make enough money to be able to afford their wants and needs.
Cherri Gregg: Journalism’s ‘Good Soul’
Gregg has built her career around one guiding principle: journalism should lift voices, challenge narratives, and help communities find solutions.
Akwaba African Diaspora Festival In Philadelphia 2025
The Akwaba African Diaspora Festival brings its transformative mission to the United States from September 15-19, 2025, marking a pivotal moment for Black communities to strengthen cultural and economic ties between the continent and America.
Exploring Northern Africa’s Traditional Festivals And Events
No matter the celebration, whether historic market days, cultural music and dance activities, or events to commemorate special days in the lives of the people who occupy that region, there is always something captivating to look forward to. Let us explore some Northern African traditional festivals and events.