Ghanaian Fitness Guru Yoofi Monney on an Immigrant’s Journey, Fitness and Healthy Habits
A Ghanaian proverb says “Obi nnim obrempon ahyease/No one knows the beginning of a great man”.
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Philadelphia’s constellation in women’s history is shining with stars whose inspiring stories are untold and unheralded.
‘Death is Beautiful’ – A Personal Photo Series
We don’t comprehend death since few of us have died and come back to life, so we regard it as something to be afraid of, something to be unhappy about, with many grieving so deeply that they fall into a profound depression as they lament the loss of a loved one.
Online Dating is Dangerous, Especially for Black Women.
The danger of online dating has never felt so real, especially with the deaths of three Black women: Asia Maynard, Lauren Smith Field and Brenda Rawl who were killed by men they met on dating sites.
World Water Day: The Global Crisis of Groundwater Pollution and Strategies for Improvement
Water is an integral part of survival, and the deadly issue of access to clean drinking water continues to plague at-risk communities. For example, every minute a child dies from diarrhea.
World Poetry Day: Poems from Prolific Black Women Poets to Expand your Worldviews
March 21st is World Poetry Day. In celebration of rhetoric, artistry, and female poets of the African diaspora, we are highlighting prolific poets from around the world and their work.
National Storytelling Month: 5 Black TikTok Creators Who are Captivating Audiences with Intriguing and Informative Content
To fuel the Black storytelling impulse, we are highlighting 5 Black content creators who are combining uniqueness, relevancy, and humor to tell pertinent stories.
Exploring Namibian Cuisine on Namibia Independence Day
On March 21st, 1990, Namibia gained independence day from South Africa. To celebrate this Southern African country, we are exploring delicious and adventurous Namibian cuisine.
A Glimpse of Tunisia: Arab Influence, Ancient Coliseums, and ‘Blackness’ in North Africa
On March 20th, 1956, Tunisia gained independence from the French. To celebrate this North African country, we are exploring Tunisia’s Arab influence, the ancient city of Carthage, and the concept of ‘Blackness’ in regard to North Africa.
5 of the Best African Female Authors
Here are five of Africa’s most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women’s rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities