Famous Out and Proud Black LGBTQ Couples We Love
During the month of love, we would like to celebrate these famous out and proud Black LGBTQ couples we love.
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Dominicans in the Diaspora: Celebrate DR’s Independence Day with these Dominican Artists and Content Creators
Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic! On February 27, 1844, this Caribbean country gained independence from the Spanish. To celebrate, we are exploring 6 artists and content creators of Dominican descent. Let’s jump right in!
The Reading Quilt: But, Mostly Love
Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month’s selection is “But, Mostly Love,” by Sandra Turner-Barnes, poet and Black History enthusiast.
Vaccine Chat: Bridging the Gap Between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated with Love
On Thursday, February 17th at 9:30 am EST, FunTimes Magazine hosted ‘Vaccine Chat: Bridging the Gap Between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated with Love’, featuring Dr. Ngozi Onuoha, MD, MBA-HCM, and Jos Duncan Asé,
The Origin of African Slavery and the Emergence of TransAtlantic Slave Trade
The trans-Atlantic slave trade was the most significant long-distance forced movement of people in recorded history.
Black History Month winds down with educational things to do
Knowledge is power. February is dashing into the home stretch but continues to enrich and educate – spotlighting the legacy, culture, contributions of the Black community.
Top 5 Historic Female Photographers in Africa
Although the photographic record in Africa started about 1863, women image-makers have been mostly excluded from the mainstream. Photography has played a significant influence in broadening Western perspectives of Africa and its diaspora during the past decade.
Black-Owned Outerwear Brands to Keep You Warm for the Rest of Winter
We hope these six Black-owned outerwear brands keep you warm and cozy for the winter!
Flore Bois Gallard, Creole and Mulatto Identities, and Pan-Africanism: St. Lucia on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, St. Lucia! On February 22, 1979, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British.
Igbo Landing: The Story of Rebellion and the Choice of Death over Slavery.
In 1803, 75 Igbo slaves rose in rebellion against their captors. They took over their transport ship and sunk it, along with their captors, before walking fearlessly into the creek in a mass suicide.