Jean Toomer’s Cane at 100: the ‘everlasting song’ that defined the Harlem Renaissance
The novel interweaves the stories of multiple characters’ lives in southern and northern communities during the post-slavery “Jim Crow” era.
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Spring into jazz
Here are some events in case you’re jonesing for jazz. Plus, we added some food and educational activities for good measure.
Hadraawi: the most famed poet in Somalia, the land of the poets
He composed poems about such crucial themes as a dictatorship, social justice and family values.
The Beauty of African Art: Exploring the Richness of the Continent’s Creative Expression
African art demonstrates the continent’s people’s ingenuity and talent.
15 Black-Owned Vegan Businesses To Support
It’s safe to say that the Black vegan scene has reached its renaissance.
Philadelphians see crime as No. 1 issue for next mayor, Lenfest Institute of Journalism poll says
89% of respondents think crime is the No. 1 issue that needs to be addressed by the next mayor.
65% of Philadelphians think the city is ‘on the wrong track,’ Lenfest survey finds
Research focused on the issues thought to be at the forefront of voters’ minds as Philadelphia prepares to elect new city leaders.
Yes, #OscarsSoWhite – but there are still plenty of reasons to celebrate contemporary Black film
What other metrics, beyond recognition from the Academy, might be considered when gauging the state of Black cinema?
Niger is Africa’s fastest growing country – how to feed 25 million more people in 30 years
It currently ranks 115th out of 121 countries on the Global Hunger Index.
Nigeria needs to take science more seriously – an agenda for the new president
Science should be the fulcrum of Nigeria’s development.