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Diaspora Babies And The Burden Of Cultural Alienation In Africa And The West

Okechukwu NzeribeAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025010 mins

For first-generation migrants, the shared link between their cultural ties and ancestral roots remains strong despite the length of years spent outside the continent. But for second-generation migrants also known as diaspora babies, they are the embodiment of two worlds which presents a continuous struggle as they seek to find their identity in two societies one of which is the continent from which their parents come, and the society in which they were born and live.

Joanna McClinton On Strong Schools, Fair Funding, Health, and Modern Election

Dr. Eric Nzeribe DBA MSAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025013 mins

The moment frames McClinton as one who is in the community and her case for a government that serves plainly and delivers on basics: strong schools, accessible health care, and elections that are easy to navigate.

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Is Ozempic The New Shortcut To Weight Loss? Black Celebs Share Different Perspectives

Gift IkekeAugust 21, 2025August 27, 2025014 mins

Ozempic, which used to be associated with the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been getting a lot of buzz lately and has become popular among celebrities who are now turning to it for fast weight loss results. From those who only need to lose a few pounds to those who have been open about their long-term weight struggles, this drug has captured the attention of a wide audience.

Summer’s Hot With Cool Events

FunTimes StaffAugust 20, 2025August 20, 2025012 mins

August has also been described as the “Sunday of Summer,” in a poetic attempt to compare the close sequential relationship between Sunday and Monday as fall waits in the wings for summer to fade. So, let’s savor the Sunday of Summer before the humidity turns to frost. Here are some low-cost or free energizing activities to pursue.

Bride Price Debate In Modern African Relationships

Okechukwu NzeribeAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025013 mins

How relevant is the payment of bride price in modern-day African relationships? Or perhaps the question should read, Should bride price still have a place in the traditional marriage process in African societies?

“It’s a Family Reunion”: Philly Caribbean Festival Brings Diaspora Together for 39 Years

Aidan GalloAugust 18, 2025August 18, 202507 mins

On August 25, 1991, the Caribbean Festival Committee (CFC) presented the 5th Annual Caribbean Festival at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. That year, more than 50,000 people came together to celebrate the music, food, and culture of the islands, making it one of Penn’s Landing’s most successful events of the year.

The Fascinating World Of The Maasai Tribe In The 21st Century

Gift JoeAugust 18, 2025August 19, 2025014 mins

The Maasai people, one of the most iconic tribes in Africa, are semi-nomadic people located primarily in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. In Kenya, they mainly inhabit the Rift Valley, Nairobi, Meru, Kajiado, Narok, Laikipia, and Baringo counties, while in Tanzania, they are mainly found in Monduli, Ngorongoro, and Simanjiro districts.

Top 5 Overlooked Black Pioneers Who Deserve The Spotlight In 2025

Anand SubramanianAugust 17, 2025August 19, 2025018 mins

Despite decades of expanded historical scholarship, key facts about Black Americans’ role in U.S. history remain unknown to students. A 2021 study found that only 8% of high school seniors could name slavery as the Civil War’s central cause, and 68% had never heard of the Black Codes. These gaps underscore the ongoing erasure of Black Americans’ contributions from classroom curricula, museum exhibits, and public memory.

The Best African Universities To Study In 2025/2026

Anand SubramanianAugust 15, 2025August 13, 2025014 mins

Here’s the thing about African higher education right now, it’s having a serious moment. For African students looking beyond the typical study abroad destinations, 2025 might just be the perfect time to consider the continent where it all began.

Black Producers Are Building The Future Of Film

Okechukwu NzeribeAugust 14, 2025August 16, 2025010 mins

Spike Lee, John Singleton, Tyler Perry, Antoine Fuqua, Forest Whitaker, Denzel Washington, and a host of other Black producers have continued to shine the light in the movie production business of Hollywood. Their success stories and the movies they produced have not only been box office hits but have earned them several awards and accolades.