On 21 March 2025, at its 35th Independence Day celebration, Namibia officially inaugurated a three-woman leadership team: Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as President, Lucia Witbooi as Vice‑President, and Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila as Speaker of the National Assembly.
When we talk of cultural heritage, Africa is so rich with different cultures, languages, art, music, and cuisine, all shaped by thousands of years of history, traditions, and customs. This cultural heritage is increasingly recognized as a valuable economic asset.
On paper, I was ready for this. A college degree under my belt, grad school ahead of me, and a lease with my name printed on it. In the eyes of society, it may frame that as success… that “you’ve made it” and “you’re on your own now.” But here’s the part that’s harder to admit… independence doesn’t always feel empowering…sometimes it feels isolating.
The PECO Customer Relief Fund provides a one-time $500 credit for eligible customers’ heating and cooling bills. The program is designed to relieve some of the financial pressure and help families breathe easier.
From a gospel film to the best trails to explore the local urban outdoors, here are a few free or low-cost events that will make September smell like a fun month.
I don’t think anyone really prepares you for what it feels like to be responsible, let alone for little hearts and growing minds. I walked into the job thinking I was there to teach—to show up, lead with intention, guide behavior, model maturity. But what I didn’t expect was how much I’d learn in return. Not from a manual or a supervisor but from the very kids I was supposed to be teaching.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when communities around the world come together to recognize that mental health struggles are real, but help is always available. For young African Americans in Philadelphia and African youth living across the continent, knowing where to turn during tough times can save lives. No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone, and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In March 2024, the Philly City Council enacted a curfew in Kensington that will shut down some late-night businesses during certain hours. This is an effort to reduce crime and address quality-of-life concerns in neighborhoods with high rates of violence, drug activity, and littering
We often think of preventive health checks as something that belongs in a hospital setting, blood tests, X-rays, physical exams. But the truth is, our mental health deserves the same level of care and preemptive attention. Just like our bodies, our minds carry silent strains, small cracks, and hidden bruises that can deepen over time if left unnoticed.
Perhaps one of cinema’s biggest triumphs is in providing a platform where Black artists can address the many misconceptions about their histories that have been fuelled by slavery and colonialism.
