July is eventful
From message music to movie nights, enjoy these free or low-cost events in Philadelphia!
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Mental Health Issues are a Symptom of Being Black
When someone says, “Black Lives Matter!,” you always have that one white person that rebuttals with “well, all lives matter!”
Recap of World Environment Day
Earth, our home, is threatened by pollution, climate change, and global warming. Thus it is more important than ever to raise awareness about these issues.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is more than what you see in the media: A Look at Congolese Fashion Brands
With the celebration of Congo’s 62nd year of independence, let us seek to highlight a more positive view of the central African nation by way of art through fashion.
Haiti-US and Jamaica-US Relations, and a Case for Reparations: Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part III
We explore relations between the US and the Afro-Caribbean nations of Jamaica and Haiti, including Marcus Garvey’s Back to Africa movement, Haitian Migration to the US during and after the Haitian Revolution, the US occupation of Haiti, and, subsequently, raise a case for reparations.
Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part II
US-Sierra Leone Relations Through the Centuries, The Legacy of Freed Black Repatriates in Sierra Leone, and Post-Civil War Liberian and Salone Immigrants in Philly Rebuild Resources
Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part I: Liberia at 200 Years
In celebration of Liberia’s bicentennial, we are exploring economic, social and political relations between the US and formerly-enslaved societies, with a special focus on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Haiti and more.
Djibouti Independence
Djibouti’s flag was chosen on the day the country achieved independence. Its colors symbolize Djibouti’s beautiful landscapes, multicultural population, and the eternal principles of the country’s national motto: Unité, Égalité, Paix (Unity, Equality, Peace).
Ras Haitrm: A Musical Connection between Mozambique and Jamaica
Despite the trauma of war, poverty and a generally negative public image, this south-eastern African country boasts positivity through a son of reggae music.