When you think of Africa’s geography, the searing desert of the Sahara and the rolling grasslands and savannas of the Serengeti come to mind. But, the African continent, it turns out, has some of the most gorgeous mountains on the planet.
Happy Independence Day, Gambia! On February 18th, this West African country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are exploring Gambia’s traditional storytelling, fashion, and food mediums, and their influences on modern culture
February is Canned Food Month. In commemoration, we’re highlighting the state of global and local food insecurity and exploring creating food security for urban communities through community gardening and food
We know that in the season leading up to and on Valentine’s Day, the focus tends to be on giving and receiving acts of love, where the emphasis is usually superficially placed on the heart. However, what about actually giving your heart some love?
Black Love Day is an African-centered alternative to commercial Valentine’s Day with the spiritual aims of fostering Black self-love rather than self-hatred, more peace to prevent violence, and racial reconciliation.
In celebration of Black love, we are highlighting 6 cost-friendly Valentine’s Day activities.
February is celebrated as Black history month in America, but as we take a look at our history, we can’t separate it from Black culture. We must ask ourselves: what are we doing to hold on to the many shades of culture represented in the African Diaspora?
On February 11th, the United Nations General Assembly and respective communities celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To fuel the next generation of Black women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), we are highlighting top STEM careers and scholarships for women in STEM.
“A faithful friend is the medicine of life” – Apocrypha
Unique Valentine’s Day gifts ideas ranging from affordable designer purses, perfumes, a decanter, minimalist jewelry, and bonus gift ideas!
