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.
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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.
Celebrate National Soup Month with these Cultural Dishes of the African Diaspora
Happy National Soup Month! The benefits of soup are numerous and provide the body with nutrients and soothing warmth during the cold months.
5 Highest Peaks in Africa
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.
Gambia Independence Day: Exploring Gambia’s Malinke, Fulani, and Wolof Traditional Artforms, and Contemporary Uses in African Diasporic Storytelling
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
Celebrating Canned Food Month: Strategies to Develop Food Security
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
For This Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Focus on Heart Health
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?
What is Black Love Day and Why is it Important for Black Culture
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.
Celebrating Black History Doesn’t Mean Separating It From Black Culture – Opinion Piece
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?
6 Cost-Friendly Valentine’s Day Activities
In celebration of Black love, we are highlighting 6 cost-friendly Valentine’s Day activities.