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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.
Best Hospitals in West Africa
A successful healthcare system requires well-maintained facilities and sufficient medical specialists and support staff to deal with unexpected situations and minimize fatalities. But which hospitals in west Africa have the most advanced technology and amenities?
“Unthanksgiving Day” For Native Americans
So, Thanksgiving 2022 has ended and the turkey will probably be used for sandwiches for the remainder of the week. And, this might be an opportune time for African American families who celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday to separate fact from fiction.
Thanksgiving Holiday Dishes Caribbean and Haitian Style
Our Thanksgiving meal is similar to that of many other American families, but it also includes dishes with a Haitian and Caribbean flair.
9 Black-Owned Menstrual Care Companies
When it comes to menstruation, people often erase Black women. Menstrual care products make up a global multi-billion-dollar industry. Big corporations sell most products, but the brand often most favored are the ones owned by smaller woman-owned companies that understand first-hand what women want and need.
5 African American Fashion Icons
Although their contributions to fashion history have been largely overlooked, Black tastemakers were really the ones influencing trends and motivating audiences at every step.